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Decoding Chapter 12 Bankruptcy: Navigating the 20-Year Treasury Bond Rate vs. National Prime Rate Dilemma in Determining Discount Rates on Secured Creditor Claims

ABI

John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Under chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), a family farmer or fisherman can restructure its debts. In a Chapter 12 bankruptcy, the debtor generally proposes a plan for repaying creditors from future earnings. [1]

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Court Dismisses Bankruptcy Case to Enable Debtor to Seek a Paycheck Protection Loan

PBWT

It is well known in the restructuring world that a debtor in bankruptcy can’t get a PPP loan. But what if you’re a debtor and decide a PPP loan could save your business? Will a court dismiss the case so you can seek a loan? The debtor’s motion to dismiss drew creditor opposition. LEXIS 28455 (M.D.

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Unsecured And Secured Loans: What If A Company Can’t Repay?

Hudson Weir

Secured loans or unsecured loans are crucial for many businesses, providing the investment they need to achieve their objectives and grow. In total, banks provided £65.1bn in loans to small companies with more likely to have gone to larger businesses too! What is a secured loan?

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The Rights of a Prepetition Lien Holder Against Postpetition Proceeds from a Sale of Real Property

ABI

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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As Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Surge, Here’s What Creditors Need to Know to Protect and Enforce Their Rights

Fraser

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

PBWT

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. Bankruptcy Judge Joseph N. ’" Id. 3d 96, 100 (2d Cir.

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What Is An Insolvent Estate? All You Need To Know

Hudson Weir

The course of action taken will depend partly on whether a bankruptcy order has been made against the deceased person before their death. If a bankruptcy order has already been made then the bankruptcy process will usually carry on on as normal, although there may be some adjustments. loans from family members).