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Decoding The Petroleum Marketing Practices Act (PMPA) As It Pertains To Bankruptcy

BN Lawyers

A gasoline retailer defaults on its obligations under an ongoing Franchise Agreement that it has with a brand name in the oil & gas industry. How about if the franchisee/retailer files for bankruptcy protection? It is intended to protect distributors and retailers. It does not apply to trial franchises.

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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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How holiday shopping leads to debt nightmares

Roths Child Law

The holidays are all about thoughtfulness and giving – but too many people feel pressured to give until it really hurts. About half (52%) of the consumers in this nation racked up some credit card debt during the 2022 holiday season, and 31% still haven’t paid those bills off. Many of them cannot afford it.

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Creditor that Filed an Excessive Claim Draws Court’s Rebuke and Possible Sanctions

PBWT

This post is about a junkyard, hogs getting slaughtered, and a bankruptcy judge poised to sanction a creditor and her counsel. Administrative expense claims are governed by Bankruptcy Code section 503(b)(1)(A). the debtor operated a self-storage facility and hoped to develop the property into a retail plaza. ” Id.

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Where Can I Use My FSA Card?

Payment Savvy

According to various studies, medical expenses are the leading cause of bankruptcy in the United States. Eye Doctors & Optometrists You can pay for your eye exams, prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, solutions, and other vision expenses with your FSA card at any optometry office or vision care retailer. What Is an FSA Card?

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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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Corporate Resiliency Revisited: Things to Think About Now to Ensure Financial Health Ahead of an Economic Downturn

Burr Forman

Bankruptcy filings are down 29.1% Many customers got used to restaurants’ take-out and delivery services and retailers’ curbside pick-up alternatives. The post Corporate Resiliency Revisited: Things to Think About Now to Ensure Financial Health Ahead of an Economic Downturn appeared first on Burr & Forman.