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

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Such relief may include a request to pay some unsecured creditors (such as employees or “critical vendors”) ahead of others. It is important for creditors and their advisors to carefully review “first day” motions in order to know how their rights may be affected, and take action as appropriate. Plan Confirmation Issues.

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How Businesses Use Corporate Debt Restructuring for Liquidity

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Debt can also be secured using intellectual property, equity, and other soft debt. Missing payments on secured debt causes the creditor to repossess the property as recourse. If collateral is seized, it often occurs in court, leaving a record for other partners and vendors to dig up. Secured Creditors.