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As Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Surge, Here’s What Creditors Need to Know to Protect and Enforce Their Rights

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It should come as no surprise, therefore, that the economic downturn has led to a surge in corporate bankruptcy filings. According to data from Epiq Global, 722 companies sought bankruptcy protection around the U.S. For creditors to maximize their recoveries, they must stay informed and take action during a bankruptcy proceeding.

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How Businesses Use Corporate Debt Restructuring for Liquidity

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Businesses that file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy have all of their affairs (debts, assets, or otherwise) reorganized by a judge. It’s a last-ditch effort to avoid a Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy. Retailers Gymboree, Charlotte Russe, Payless, Roberto Cavalli, and Diesel filed Chapter 7 bankruptcies in 2019.