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Rite Aid files for bankruptcy amid slowing sales, opioid litigation

Collection Industry News

Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New Jersey on Sunday and said it would begin restructuring to significantly reduce its debt. The company said it reached a deal with creditors on a restructuring plan that includes evaluating its retail footprint and closing underperforming locations.

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Using Forbearance Agreements to Protect Commercial Real Estate Lender Interests During COVID-19

Fraser

While much attention has been paid to the struggles of businesses, such as restaurants and retail establishments, to survive the economic downturn wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, those who lend to such businesses for the purchase of real estate are also dealing with the fallout. In some instances, this means the possibility of foreclosure.

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Recent Decision on Derivative Standing by a Creditors’ Committee to Challenge a Lender’s Liens

PBWT

But the powers of creditors’ committees are circumscribed by both the Bankruptcy Code and case law. One way committees try to enhance recoveries is by seeking “derivative standing” to commence adversary proceedings challenging the validity of a secured lender’s pre-petition liens. Bankruptcy Judge Joseph N.

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Auto Lenders Brace For Higher Interest Rates, Recession

Collection Industry News

High-end retailer RH told investors Thursday (June 30) it expects consumer demand will continue to weaken through the end of the year. The post Auto Lenders Brace For Higher Interest Rates, Recession appeared first on Collection Industry News. But some trends seem inexorable. Big Ticket Demand Wanes.

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JUST IN TIME: NEW BANKRUPTCY RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESSES – NEW YORK LAW JOURNAL

Collection Industry News

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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PPP Borrower Pays Damages and Penalties to Government in First False Claims Act Settlement

Burr Forman

SlideBelts is an internet retail company and debtor in bankruptcy. FIRREA allows the government to impose civil penalties for violations of federal criminal statutes, including those that affect federally-insured financial institutions such as the PPP loan lender involved here. SlideBelts Inc.

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

Collection Industry News

Shoppers can purchase anything from a $3,253 Jil Sander leather tote bag marked 30% off from luxury retailer Farfetch (FTCH.N), to groceries from Walmart (WMT.N) Retailers pay fees of anywhere from 2% to 8% of the purchase price to buy now, pay later firms. In comparison, credit card processing “swipe” fees run 2% to 4%.

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