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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Debt RR

APRIL 22, 2021

Now you hear the dreaded news: Your non-paying customer is filing for bankruptcy. However, if the debtor owes a significant amount, you may want to consider pursuing the debt in bankruptcy court. A Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy filing is a serious legal matter that brings its own unique set of time constraints.

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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. ” [ii] In December, the Supreme Court granted certiorari and on Thursday adopted the minority view.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

If you’re struggling with financial hardship, filing for bankruptcy can be an effective way to get back on your feet. But filing for bankruptcy in Indiana doesn’t mean every outstanding debt you’ve ever incurred gets wiped away. Declaring bankruptcy will discharge most types of debt but not others. What do we mean by this?

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ABI

JANUARY 12, 2022

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff. . Subject to court approval, a trustee or debtor in possession may assume or reject an executory contract or unexpired lease of a debtor under section 365 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”). [i] John’s University School of Law.

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The Creditors Rights

MARCH 15, 2016

Congress enacted § 1328(f) of the Bankruptcy Code when its passed BAPCPA. This section prohibits the granting of a chapter 13 discharge if the debtor received a chapter 7 discharge within four years prior to the commencement of his chapter 13 case. The debtors filed a chapter 7 case and received a discharge. 3d 477 (9 th Cir.

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PBWT

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

A seat at the table: this is what you likely want when your financial interests are drawn into a bankruptcy court proceeding. This is especially true if you’re a creditor in a chapter 11 case. Debtor Fred Jay Bressler, M.D. filed for bankruptcy under chapter 11, subchapter V of title 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

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PBWT

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In many chapter 11 cases, creditors’ committees can play a vital role in maximizing the recoveries of unsecured creditors. But the powers of creditors’ committees are circumscribed by both the Bankruptcy Code and case law. The debtor operated 28 franchise restaurants primarily in the Sun Belt region.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently reversed an award of summary judgment in favor of a defendant debt collector against claims that it violated the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) by attempting to collect a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy and no longer owed. Wells Fargo Bank , N.A., 3d 502 (9th Cir.

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PBWT

JULY 8, 2020

These claims are entitled to priority for actual and necessary goods and services supplied to a debtor in bankruptcy. For a claim to qualify for administrative expense status, a debtor must request that the claimant provide goods and services post-petition or induce the claimant to do so. § 503(b)(1)(A). 3d 432 (5 th Cir.

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Foster Swift

AUGUST 3, 2020

Once a Chapter 7 debtor receives a discharge of personal debts, creditors are enjoined from taking action to collect, recover, or offset such debts. However, unlike personal debts, liens held by secured creditors “ride through” bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

Dealing with debt can be scary and overwhelming, especially if you don’t know what will happen if you miss too many payments and default or have to file bankruptcy. While bankruptcy itself can also be scary, it is often the best option if you have too much debt to get a handle on your financial situation.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 24, 2024

Before someone makes a bankruptcy filing, it is not uncommon for debtors to feel as if they have to make some tough decisions. Which creditors can they pay? This typically occurs because the debtor doesn’t have the money to pay all of their creditors, so they feel they need to rank which ones are more important to pay first.

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Burr Forman

JULY 24, 2020

James works in the Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Group in the firm’s Birmingham office. James also sits on the firm’s diversity committee and is highly involved in the firm’s diversity initiatives.

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Burr Forman

JANUARY 7, 2022

From Burr & Forman’s Jacksonville office: Armando Nozzolillo is a member of the firm’s Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy practice group.

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Consumer Financial Services Law

JANUARY 31, 2020

The Facts As the Third Circuit explained, “the center of this bankruptcy appeal is “‘America’s first sports car’: The Chevrolet Corvette.” After repossession, Denby-Peterson filed an emergency Chapter 13 Bankruptcy petition in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. 542(a), but denied the request for sanctions.

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PBWT

AUGUST 29, 2021

1] In VeroBlue , the bankruptcy court entered an order confirming a plan that awarded control of the reorganized debtor to the majority equity holder, Alder Aqua, Ltd. 2] Immediately after confirmation of the plan, the pre-petition senior secured lender received $6 million out of a $13.5 the “Sponsor”). [2]

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ABI

JANUARY 16, 2020

American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review , Staff Member. Under section 363 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), a trustee or debtor-in-possession may sell the debtor’s assets. xviii] The bankruptcy court’s holding is compatible with similar cases on collusive bidding. By: Ross Weiner.

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BN Lawyers

MARCH 23, 2020

It can make the difference between being able to work out an arrangement with a landlord or equipment lessors and needing to file for a chapter 11 bankruptcy to save your business. A lender may be willing to forbear payments in exchange for extending repayment out over an additional six-months to avoid forcing your business into bankruptcy.

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Debt RR

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Many businesses are both debtors and creditors. 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. bankruptcy code for personal bankruptcies. Secured Creditors.

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Taurus Collect

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You have to deal with bad debts and clients who have filed for bankruptcy. Read on to understand what to do when a client files for bankruptcy. Under the law, creditors cannot communicate with the debtor if they have filed for bankruptcy. Discern the bankruptcy type. Cut off contact. Do the math.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Just in Time: New Bankruptcy Relief for Small Businesses. million) to take advantage of a new way to restructure under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. million) to take advantage of a new way to restructure under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. million of third-party debt is set to expire early 2021. By Jerrold L.

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PBWT

MARCH 2, 2021

. – a North Carolina-based department store chain – and its affiliates filed voluntary petitions under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Less than 24 hours later, Bankruptcy Judge Marvin Isgur of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas entered an order confirming Belk’s Chapter 11 plan.

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Collection Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2020

proposed sweeping legislation that would overhaul consumer bankruptcy law. The proposed changes generally make it easier for consumers to access the bankruptcy system and discharge their debts. Below is a discussion of 10 critical changes proposed in the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020 (CBRA). and Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.),

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ABI

JANUARY 21, 2020

military salary, less a 7.65% adjustment for Social Security and Medicare and a 15% administrative adjustment. [2] 3] The Debtor, an employee of the New York City Police Department, participated in the Extended Military Benefits Program after he engaged in a covered operation with the U.S. By: Carole Ann Liscio. from the military. [6]

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