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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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Recent Amendments Place Creditors in a Stronger Position to Defend Against Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Preference Lawsuits

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As the bankruptcy wave continues to build, more businesses are being forced to deal with bankrupt customers. What’s worse—and which often comes as a big surprise—is when a business gets sued by the debtor or bankruptcy trustee seeking to recover payments made by the debtor before the bankruptcy. What is a Preference Lawsuit?

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For Hawaiian Golf Project, it’s Aloha New Ownership, Aloha Old Debt

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In an adversary proceeding, the collective owners of the Makaha Valley Country Club , golf courses, surrounding undeveloped land, and other related assets (the “Owners”) avoided obligations undertaken in connection with a loan extension provided by Tianjin Dinghui Hongjun Equity Investment Partnership (the “Lenders”).

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Filing a Proof of Claim in Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know

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When a company files for bankruptcy and it owes you money, it means you have a “claim” in the debtor’s bankruptcy proceedings. The bankruptcy court will establish a deadline, or “bar date,” by which claims must be filed. A claim, in short, is a right to payment. Do You Have to File a Claim? By When Must You File a Claim?

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Enhanced oil recovery giant Denbury Resources files for bankruptcy

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Another major oil company has buckled under the weight of its debt during the COVID-19 pandemic and fallen into bankruptcy as depressed fuel demand continue to pummel the nation’s energy giants. petitioned for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 30, with the aim of shedding about $2.1 Independent energy firm Denbury Resources, Inc.

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What Happens if You Ignore Debt Collectors?

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Engaging with a debt collections service is a crucial step towards managing and settling outstanding debts. This article aims to demystify the consequences of overlooking debt collectors and to provide insights into how debt collection services operate within the UK’s legal framework.

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US ‘buy now, pay later’ splurges raise holiday debt hangover risk

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Seattle-area construction foreman Robert Boyer learned the hard way. Boyer, 51, has a previous bankruptcy years ago, and is careful not to run up credit card debt. The post US ‘buy now, pay later’ splurges raise holiday debt hangover risk appeared first on Collection Industry News.

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