It is only necessary for the assignee to act in the best interests of the creditors (i.e. by getting them the most money possible).

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Pandigital is currently in the process of liquidation by the Assignee.

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In California, once the contract is signed, the assignee has 30 days to send out written notice of the assignment to the company's creditors.

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