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

Fraser

Creditors of a bankrupt company must be aware of the various deadlines and procedures that govern the chapter 11 process in order to protect and enforce their rights. For creditors to maximize their recoveries, they must stay informed and take action during a bankruptcy proceeding. The Petition Date. Proof-of-Claim Bar Date.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a great financial solution for those struggling with debt, especially unsecured debts. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you as the debtor can discharge most unsecured obligations after liquidating nonexempt assets. In this blog, we discuss what assets and property a debtor may lose in Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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The Final Say: Conversion from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 is Not a Given

PBWT

It is well-settled that if you are a debtor in chapter 11, you do not have the unfettered right to convert the case to a chapter 7 liquidation. Unsecured Creditors Committee et al. , The debtor and his two brothers-in-law served as co-trustees of both trusts. A recent 10 th Circuit decision shows why. ” Id.

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Only a Party to an Assumed Executory Contract can Assert a Cure Claim

ABI

The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that only a party to an assumed contract can assert a cure claim against the debtor in In re George Wash. 4] Under the Ground Lease, Debtor was responsible for hiring and paying contractors for developing the retail portion of the George Washington Bridge Bus Station. [5]

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The Increasing Acceptance of Derivative Standing

ABI

In In re Roman Catholic Church of Archdiocese of Santa Fe , the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Mexico, held, in a matter of first impression, that bankruptcy courts have authority to confer derivative standing on creditors or committees to assert claims. [1] the only trustee. [3] the only trustee. [3] has allowed it.

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Will Bankruptcy Erase ALL of My Debt?

Sawin & Shea

Debt elimination is typically one of the primary reasons a debtor will pursue bankruptcy. There are exemptions depending on the property and how essential it is, but anything considered nonexempt will likely be sold to help pay off your creditors. In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Chapter 13 bankruptcies work a little differently.

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SURVIVING FINANCIAL DISTRESS FROM COVID-19 IN THE RESTAURANT, BAR, AND SERVICE INDUSTRY

BN Lawyers

Work with Creditors. Most creditors (lenders, suppliers, employees) will be aware of the distress facing the entire service industry. Many creditors will be willing to work with businesses. Creditors face their own pressures. To the extent possible, payments to creditors should be delayed while negotiations are ongoing.