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Small Business Reorganizations Bankruptcy Reform

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

Popularity of Subchapter V Bankruptcy Filings

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

Rumberger | Kirk

Small Business Bankruptcy Reforms You Need to Know

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For many years, people associated with the bankruptcy system in the United States recognized the process didn’t work well for small business owners. Corporate reorganizations through the Chapter 11 process were cumbersome and...more

Lowndes

Major Change for Bankruptcy Preference Defendants Tucked into New Small Business Chapter 11 Law

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On August 23, 2019, the President signed the “Small Business Reorganization Act,” which changed the Bankruptcy Code and goes into effect on February 19, 2020....more

Carlton Fields

Big Changes for Small Business Bankruptcies

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The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) was signed into law in August 2019 and will go into effect on February 19, 2020. The goal of the SBRA is to make small business bankruptcies faster and less expensive....more

Rumberger | Kirk

Narrow Bankruptcy Reforms Make Big Changes for Small Business, Vets, Farmers

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Three important pieces of bankruptcy legislation were signed into law this summer. The legislation did not make substantial structural changes to the bankruptcy system, but the laws do meaningfully impact three important...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Bankruptcy Preference Alert: Score Two Touchdowns for Chapter 11 Preference Defendants

The “Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019” (SBRA) signed into law on August 23, 2019 contains two amendments to Chapter 11 preference laws, which are NOT limited to small business reorganizations.  ...more

Mintz - Bankruptcy & Restructuring Viewpoints

Changes to Preference Practices Under New Bankruptcy Law

On August 23, 2019, President Trump signed into law the “Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019.” The primary effect of the “SBRA” is the creation of a subchapter to Chapter 11 for small business debtors, i.e. those with...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

New Bankruptcy Act Makes Chapter 11 Plan Confirmation Easier for Small Business Debtors and Offers Benefits to Preference...

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Congress approved, and earlier this month the President signed, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 which streamlines existing rules governing the efforts of small businesses to restructure successfully under...more

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