Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 80: Peter Fousert, PlasBossinade | The Netherlands
What to Do if Your Suppliers Are in Distress - Options Beyond Contract Termination or Default
Commercial Recovery
Cannabis and Bankruptcy Laws
Part 2: Additional Implications for Cryptocurrency Companies in Bankruptcy
Kasey Ingram and Rocco Debitetto on Bankruptcy and Compliance
Ingram and Debitetto on Bankruptcy and Compliance Programs
M&A Strategies for the Acquisition of Insolvent/Financially Distressed Targets
Blakes Continuity Podcast: What to Expect When Insolvency Crosses the Border
THE ACCIDENTAL ENTREPRENEUR PART III
Using Prepackaged Plans to Speed Through Bankruptcy Courts by Veronica Polnick
Restructuring in the Time of COVID-19
Bankruptcy Basics and Recent Developments
Investment Management Update – Exit Strategies
Bill on Bankruptcy: Kodak Plan Bumps the Debt, Craters Stock
1. Commercial Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Have Increased Significantly Year-Over-Year: There has been a significant increase in the number of commercial Chapter 11 cases (larger company filings) in 2024. By way of example,...more
Over the past few years, one of the universally celebrated success stories in the bankruptcy and restructuring world has been Subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code. Created by the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (the...more
Congress enacted the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (“SBRA”) on August 23, 2019, to facilitate the reorganization of smaller business debtors in the United States. The SBRA, codified as Subchapter V of Chapter 11...more
In 2019, Congress enacted the Small Business Reorganization Act, which created subchapter V within chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Congress’ intent was to create a more cost-efficient and streamlined restructuring process...more
Two recent bankruptcy court decisions reflect a split of authority on subchapter V eligibility. In re Macedon Consulting Inc. finds that all future amounts due under an unexpired lease qualify as “noncontingent and...more
A recent U.S. bankruptcy court opinion out of the Central District of California may have cracked the door open for companies formerly tied to the cannabis industry to pursue legal strategies using bankruptcy. Federal...more
In 2019, Congress enacted the Small Business Reorganization Act. This legislation created a new type of Chapter 11 reorganization under which certain businesses with total debts less than a certain threshold (currently $7.5...more
Subchapter V was intended to be the faster, easier, and cheaper version of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, allowing small “Main Street” businesses to reorganize like mid-size and large companies. After participating in Subchapter V...more
Top 10 Questions About Subchapter V Reorganization - Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code offers powers and benefits that are simply not available in out-of-court restructurings. Chapter 11...more
We previously informed you that if you are a small business that needed to file bankruptcy to save your company, then you may be able to take advantage of Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The new...more
COVID-19 ushered in a volatile economic climate that has made it difficult for many companies to meet their debt obligations. These companies may soon face a lender demanding repayment of debt that the company cannot pay....more
The financial distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has left many companies reeling. With no clear end in sight, the bad news is that some businesses will be forced to pursue options for winding down or reorganizing....more
We have previously informed you that if you are a small business that needed to file bankruptcy to save your company, then you may be able to take advantage of Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The new...more
Effective February 19, 2020, Congress enacted new bankruptcy legislation granting debtors the option to elect a new subchapter V of chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code (Subchapter V). This was made possible by the bipartisan...more
The Small Business Reorganization Act, which came into effect in February 2020, significantly changes the bankruptcy process for small businesses....more
We previously informed you that if you are a small business that needed to file bankruptcy to save your company, you may be able to take advantage of Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Subchapter V was part...more
Many commentators have long complained and many companies have experienced the reality that bankruptcy laws are too complex, costly, and onerous to successfully allow small businesses to survive by reorganizing in bankruptcy....more
Over a year ago, Congress amended the Bankruptcy Code to create Subchapter V, with the intent of encouraging small businesses (defined as those with less than $2,725,625.00 in debt) to file reorganization plans more often by...more
Congress recently enacted the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (the “SBRA”), which created Subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code, and became effective on February 19, 2020. The SBRA was enacted to expedite and reduce...more
In August of 2019, the President signed into law the Small Business Reorganization Act (“SBRA”). SBRA created a new Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code effective February 19, 2020. SBRA is...more
Chapter 11 for the Smaller Guys. Until very recently, filing for Chapter 11 reorganization was a tool for larger businesses since the process is expensive and time consuming while the Debtor corporation seeks to negotiate...more
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the country’s small businesses have suffered systemic and catastrophic disruption to operations, demand and supply that will make it impossible for many such businesses to fulfill their...more
The global economy has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant drop in oil prices. The combination of these two factors coupled with the uncertainty surrounding the length of time COVID-19 will hold a...more
Companies with Debt Up to $7,500,000 Now Eligible for Relief - The primary purpose of the new CARES Act is to provide emergency financial and health care assistance to individuals, families, and businesses that are...more
Small businesses often struggle to reorganize in bankruptcy. To address this issue, Congress passed the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019. The act took effect in February 2020 and makes small business bankruptcies...more