Fraser

JUNE 25, 2020

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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PBWT

AUGUST 16, 2022

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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Fraser

JULY 21, 2020

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.

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ABI

JANUARY 19, 2024

John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff An unpaid secured lender with a prepetition mortgage does not have a right to receive payment of proceeds from a postpetition sale of real property. In 2017, Allegiance Bank loaned Burts Construction, Inc. the “Debtor”) $1.5

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Fraser

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When a company files for bankruptcy and it owes you money, it means you have a “claim” in the debtor’s bankruptcy proceedings. If you’re owed money by a bankrupt debtor, you likely have to file a claim. The bankruptcy court will establish a deadline, or “bar date,” by which claims must be filed.

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Taurus Collect

MARCH 5, 2024

Persistent Contact: Debt collectors may contact debtors through phone calls, emails, letters, or even personal visits. Consider a Payment Plan: Many debt collectors are open to negotiating payment plans that are manageable for the debtor. Over time, these can accumulate, significantly increasing the total amount owed.

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