PBWT

JANUARY 19, 2021

In 2019, we began following a Circuit split regarding a secured creditor’s obligation to return collateral that it lawfully repossessed pre-petition after receiving notice of a debtor’s bankruptcy filing. v] The Court explained further, “[a]ny ambiguity in the text of §362(a)(3) is resolved.

Bankruptcy 65

Bankruptcy Debtor Creditors Secured Creditor 65

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. What is a Preference Lawsuit?

Creditors 56

Creditors Bankruptcy Debtor Construction 56

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. 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?

Bankruptcy 52

Bankruptcy Creditors Debtor Construction 52

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.

Creditors 72

Creditors Bankruptcy Unsecured Creditor Debtor 72

Collections Law

OCTOBER 22, 2021

If the owner fails to pay, you may pursue a judicial foreclosure against the property. What if construction has not started? If the owner declares bankruptcy, you will be in a strong position to collect any money the owner ends up paying out. You then must file again at the registry of deeds in order to enforce the lien.

Mechanic’s Liens 98

Mechanic’s Liens Commercial Collection Construction Foreclosure 98

Burr Forman

JANUARY 7, 2021

Hanna Lahr practices in the firm’s Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy group. Hanna’s practice focuses on representing creditors and debtors, both in and out of court, to, among other things, enforce and/or restructure debt obligations, including through the bankruptcy process. Birmingham.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Bankruptcy Acquisition Creditors 40

Burr Forman

AUGUST 19, 2021

Mobile, Construction Law. David Houston IV – Nashville, Litigation and Bankruptcy. Troy Smith – Jacksonville, Construction Law. Erich Durlacher – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Ryan Corbett – Tampa, Litigation – Patent. William Daniels, Jr. Jack Stephenson, Jr. Birmingham.

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Lawyers Construction Acquisition Bankruptcy 105