Allentown, U.S., Jan. 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Laputka Law Office LLC states in a Chapter 7 Personal Bankruptcy that debtors clear their debts and start afresh. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation where the trustee collects all non-exempt assets from the debtor and sells them. In most Chapter 7 …
Read More »Summary of EIDL COVID – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Eligibility Conditions and Conditions
United States: Summary of EIDL COVID Conditions and Eligibility Requirements COVID-19 resource October 15, 2021 Lane powell To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. The US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) recently expanded COVID-19 Economic Disaster Loan Program (COVID EIDL), which offers long-term, low-interest loans of up to …
Read More »PG&E charged with manslaughter for starting California wildfire
Sept. 24 (Reuters) – Prosecutors in Northern California on Friday charged power utility Pacific Gas & Electric with four counts of manslaughter and other crimes, alleging it failed to bring down a diseased tree that had fallen on power lines and started a deadly forest fire. The company denied having …
Read More »Judge sides with Romano in dispute with lender as bankruptcy ends
Josh Romano, top right, on the set of HGTV pilot “Richmond Rehabbers” in 2017. (BizSense File Photos) A judge’s ruling in favor of Josh Romano in a dispute with one of his former lenders signals the end of the famous local pinball machine’s nearly three-year bankruptcy. In an order filed …
Read More »Rabbit Ridge is going to be kicked out
Rabbit Ridge Winery and Vineyards in Paso Robles must vacate the property it currently occupies, according to a court order filed this week. Under the order of U.S. bankruptcy judge Mark Wallace signed Monday in Santa Ana, Rabbit Ridge must vacate the San Marcos Road premises in Paso Robles, according …
Read More »Muji is the latest retailer to file for bankruptcy
Muji, which sells minimalist home decor, stationery and clothing, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on Thursday. The company plans to use the process to emerge with a renewed focus on online sales. “Muji has felt the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on in-store retail and, therefore, will …
Read More »First arguments heard in developer’s disputed bankruptcy
A creditor of a former Northwestern Arkansas real estate developer and his wife argued in Dallas bankruptcy court on Monday that the couple hid assets in an effort to obstruct, delay and defraud their creditors. On the first day of the trial of Bill Schwyhart and his wife Carolyn, the …
Read More »The Family Farmer Assistance Act of 2019: Will raising the debt limit lead to increased Chapter 12 filings? | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
The United States Senate passed the “Support for Family Farmers Act 2019(HR 2336), which significantly increases the debt limit for agricultural producers seeking relief under Chapter 12 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The bipartisan legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives in June and is expected to be …
Read More »Seadrill files for bankruptcy protection again
Offshore drilling rig contractor Seadrill has filed for bankruptcy in a court in the US state of Texas, it said on Wednesday, the second time in four years that the company has started a so-called Chapter 11 restructuring. The Oslo-listed group controlled by Norwegian-born billionaire John Fredriksen went back to …
Read More »VR destination ‘Sandbox VR’ emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after reorganization – Road to VR
Virtual reality arcades and other out-of-home VR destinations have been among the hardest-hit businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sandbox VR, one of the best-funded in the industry, was no exception, as the company’s US subsidiary, Glostation USA Inc., filed for bankruptcy in August. It has now emerged that Glostation has …
Read More »J Crew goes bankrupt, weighed down by $2 billion in debt
American fashion retail icon J Crew has collapsed under the weight of $2 billion in debt and with all 492 stores closed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. The company, founded in 1947, entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, allowing it to restructure its debt and business operations to survive …
Read More »Bankruptcy is an additional burden for some job seekers
WASHINGTON—Hundreds of thousands of Americans who have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic may face an additional hurdle as they seek to re-enter the workforce: bankruptcy on their record. Federal law allows private employers to turn down an applicant for employment because of a prior bankruptcy filing, which employers …
Read More »Mediation sought in Bennington Arts Center disputes | Local news
BENNINGTON – Parties involved in litigation related to the former Bennington Center for the Arts are moving towards a formal mediation process, which could lead to the property being put up for sale. Like other former Southern Vermont College real estate, the West Road Arts Center and Theater was entered …
Read More »Student Loans and Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know | Put away student loans
You may have heard somewhere that student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, but that’s a myth. While very difficult to do, it is possible, and you might consider going this route if you’ve exhausted all other options and meet the discharge criteria. Here’s what to know if you’re wondering …
Read More »SVC Enters Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Proceedings Archives
BENNINGTON – The former Southern Vermont College filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, beginning the process of liquidating campus real estate and other assets that could include auctions. David Newell, chairman of the board, said the board was dissolved and members resigned this week after approving a request from the institution’s …
Read More »World’s second oldest airline Avianca bankrupted by coronavirus
(Reuters) – Avianca Holdings AVT_p.CN, Latin America’s second-largest airline, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday after failing to meet a deadline for paying obligations, as its pleas for help from the Colombian government for coronaviruses have so far been unsuccessful. If he does not come out of bankruptcy, Bogota-based Avianca would …
Read More »Cities and counties face fiscal challenges in pandemic era – American City and County
Even before widespread recognition that the coronavirus pandemic is likely to wreak economic havoc on national and global economies, many cities and counties across the country faced significant financial challenges. Some of these pre-existing problems included: insufficient liquidity; excessive debt burden; insufficient reserves; declining income; and the unsustainable pension and …
Read More »Dozens of buyers contemplate bankruptcy of NPC International restaurants
More than 50 potential buyers are eyeing at least some of the massive number of restaurants operated by bankrupt franchisee Wendy’s and Pizza Hut NPC International, paving the way for a remarkably competitive auction set to begin later this month. One of those bidders is the largest restaurant franchisee in …
Read More »Hotel bankruptcies: 8 key issues for hotel advisors | Buchalter
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many hospitality professionals and their customers to face bankruptcy, insolvency and loan recovery issues for the first time since the Great Recession. Chapter 11 presents a host of unique issues for hotels and other hospitality businesses. This article highlights some key concepts of Chapter 11 …
Read More »Bankruptcy Law 2020: A Look Back And What To Expect For The Future
The year 2020 in bankruptcy law began with the goal of increasing the ability of small businesses to use the Chapter 11 process in a more efficient and less costly manner, which has led to a record number of commercial deposits, a reduction in consumer deposits and a test of …
Read More »Ruby Tuesday closes 185 restaurants due to COVID-19 challenges
Look: Inside the last St. Kilda Breakfast; bakery; and the farm-to-table restaurant is the fourth location in the St. Kilda dining lineup, which opens June 4. Register of Monks Hampered by the pandemic and facing the same long-term challenges as other casual restaurant chains, Ruby Tuesday filed for Chapter 11 …
Read More »Latam Airlines seeks bankruptcy protection as travel crashes
Latam Airlines, South America’s Largest Carrier, Calls on the United States for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Sharp Drop in Air Travel Caused by Coronavirus Pandemic Through ADAM SCHRECK Associated Press May 26, 2020, 10:33 a.m. • 4 minutes to read Share on FacebookShare on twitterEmail this article BANGKOK – South America’s …
Read More »The American branch of Le Pain Quotidien files for bankruptcy, sold for $ 3M
Dive brief: The U.S. arm of Le Pain Quotidien filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday and is considering selling to Aurify Brands, subject to court approval, according to Bloomberg. Aurify brands, a franchising group, operates brands like Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Fields Good Chicken and Make Sandwich. …
Read More »Northwest Hardwoods files for bankruptcy
TACOMA, Washington – Lumber giant Northwest Hardwoods has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. “On November 23, Northwest Hardwoods and certain of its affiliates took a further step in implementing their Restructuring Support Agreement by filing voluntary Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Code relief applications with the Court of US bankruptcies for the …
Read More »Atlantic County Club Operators Cite Debt Over $ 3.7 Million
South Jersey sports coaches describe how their work changed during the pandemic South Jersey sports coaches describe how their job has changed during the pandemic, especially as sports have moved indoors. Chris LaChall / Personal Photographer, Cherry Hill Courier-Post CAMDEN – The operators of an Atlantic County golf course have …
Read More »SNAPSHOT: Small Businesses Break Free from Chapter 11 Burdens
Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows businesses to survive tough financial times. It allows debtors to negotiate with creditors and come up with a reorganization plan to pay these creditors. However, for small businesses, which make up 99% of all businesses in the United States, the advantages are outweighed by the substantial …
Read More »Taking the Keys: Restructuring Tips for Private Lenders
The Covid-19 has triggered a global recession. Chapter 11 cases are expected to be around 25% higher than last year, but that’s well below the number of cases filed in 2009 at the height of the financial crisis. Those Statistics, however, do not capture the fact that many restructurings occur …
Read More »Alternatives to Bankruptcy in the Cannabis Industry | Farella Braun + Martel LLP
Recreational or medicinal cannabis is now legal in 35 states and the District of Columbia. But cannabis remains a Controlled substance of Annex I under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which presents a host of problems for cannabis companies. One problem that many entrepreneurs cannot anticipate is that federal bankruptcy …
Read More »New backers to lift Hertz out of bankruptcy protection with potential investment of $ 4.2 billion
Hertz Global Holdings (OTC: HTZG.Q) on Tuesday announced a plan that should lift the car rental company out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stronger, more financially sound business. Knighthead Capital Management and Certares Opportunities will sponsor the plan. They will team up to invest up to $ 4.2 billion …
Read More »Brazos Electric Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
Related practices and jurisdictions On March 1, 2021, Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. (“Brazos”) commenced Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Brazos is a Texas-based not-for-profit electricity cooperative company that provides wholesale electricity to its members, who in turn provide …
Read More »Bankruptcy Racial disparities set to add to pandemic pain (1)
The economic impacts of Covid-19, from job losses to business closures and relief measures, have disproportionately affected black Americans as much as the virus itself. And if history is any guide, even the bankruptcy lifeline may be ill-equipped to give many of the pandemic-ravaged black debtors a fresh start. Dozens …
Read More »Mercy Hospital files for bankruptcy
Mercy Hospital and Medical Centers filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday, just months before the historic Bronzeville hospital closed its doors for good, a spokesperson confirmed. Mercy, which is owned by Trinity Health, still plans to cease operations of all of its services – except basic emergency services – on May …
Read More »Covid-19 distorts payments to creditors of bankrupt small businesses
The coronavirus makes it nearly impossible for bankrupt small businesses to predict their future earnings, adding a surprise wrinkle to a recently enacted law that aims to streamline the reorganization of small debtors. Subchapter V of Chapter 11 created a new process whereby a small business with less than $ …
Read More »Bankrupt Hertz files to sell shares that may be ‘worthless’
Potential investors in the Hertz Global Holdings Inc. share offering cannot say that they have not been warned. In fact, the word “worthless” appears five times in Hertz’s US: HTZ Filed Monday to sell up to $ 500 million in stock, still in connection with the car rental company’s stock. …
Read More »Factbox: Retail casualties of the coronavirus pandemic
(Reuters) – Retail mogul Philip Green’s Arcadia, which owns Topshop and many other UK fashion brands, filed an administration request on Monday, Britain’s biggest corporate insolvency to date from the pandemic of coronavirus. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past signs in the windows of Lord & Taylor announcing a store …
Read More »A cinema chain will sell its shares despite the risk of bankruptcy
AMC Entertainment Holdings, the world’s largest movie chain, has agreed to sell up to 15 million shares of its stock while warning investors that it may have to file for bankruptcy, leaving its equity worthless. AMC, grappling with a liquidity crunch that threatens its ability to stay in business, said …
Read More »US companies file for bankruptcy at fastest pace since 2013
Bankruptcy filings in the United States are proceeding at the fastest pace since 2013 as businesses buckle under the pressure triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. According to data from legal services group Epiq, a total of 3,427 companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States this year …
Read More »Bankrupt Bay Area hotels go up for sale
SAN JOSE – Two hotels in the Bay Area, one in the South Bay and the other in the Peninsula, are part of a set of hotels coast to coast that are being offered for sale by a bankrupt owner. Eagle Hospitality Trust, a Singapore-based real estate company, is seeking …
Read More »7 companies that went bankrupt because of COVID
As pandemic restrictions relax, bankrupt businesses are finding new life. As the pandemic swept the world in 2020, a new kind of crisis began to emerge: bankruptcies. Companies that started the year in a strong position have faced a new reality that has kept consumers confined to their homes and …
Read More »Farm bankruptcies slow, more help needed
Although Chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies in the first half of 2020 slowed to 284 filings, down 10 filings from the first half of 2019, to 580 filings, family farm bankruptcies are 8% above levels in the past. last year, according to data recently released by the American courts. In …
Read More »‘It really is a question of when.’ Coronavirus pandemic on the verge of spiking bankruptcies, experts say
A man in San Diego, Calif., Was putting his finances in order after divorcing his wife more than a year ago. He had plans to consolidate about $ 30,000 in debt and was earning an income as a carpool driver. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. economy and, along …
Read More »Noble Corp. files Chapter 11 to reduce debt by $ 4 billion
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corp., which was battling reduced demand amid falling oil prices, filed for bankruptcy with a plan to reduce its $ 4 billion debt burden. The Chapter 11 filing on Friday came two weeks after Noble missed a $ 15 million interest payment and said he was …
Read More »Small businesses may be able to retroactively amend a Small Business Reorganization Act bankruptcy petition
In August 2019, President Donald Trump enacted the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA or “the Act”) in an effort to address the fact that small businesses have struggled to reorganize under the Chapter. 11 of the bankruptcy code. 11 USC §§ 1181-1195 (Subchapter V). The aim of the …
Read More »Bradley’s Bankruptcy Basics: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy | Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases are most often filed by companies. However, some high income individuals whose debts exceed legal debt limits to qualify for Chapter 13 may also apply for Chapter 11 relief. In Chapter 11 cases, the debtor retains control of its operations as a. that Debtor in Possession …
Read More »Park Plaza owner makes deal with lenders
Chattanooga-based CBL Properties, owner of Little Rock’s Park Plaza, recently entered into a restructuring agreement with a group of lenders to strengthen its balance sheet and keep open the more than 100 malls, squares and malls it owns. The mall owner on Wednesday presented plans to file for Chapter 11 …
Read More »J. Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and more to follow
J.Crew’s owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York City tested positive for COVID-19. The city, where J.Crew Group Inc. is based, came into custody soon after, followed by much of the country. Retail stores in New York and across the country have …
Read More »New York court approves Windstream’s bankruptcy plan
A New York court on Thursday, June 25, approved Windstream Holdings Inc.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan. The move is expected to allow Little Rock-based Windstream to emerge from bankruptcy as a private company in late August, the report said. society. The U.S. Southern District of New York bankruptcy court upheld …
Read More »North Carolina-based Belk to File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Plans to Stay Open
CHARLOTTE, NC (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) – Belk, a Charlotte-based retail chain, will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to majority owner Sycamore Partners. Belk will continue to operate normally under the majority control of Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm, as well as holders of over 75% of its senior …
Read More »National Rifle Association files for bankruptcy
The National Rifle Association said Friday it had filed for bankruptcy and was moving to Texas, where the organization says it has 400,000 members. The NRA is currently based in New York, where the state Attorney General Letitia James filed a complaint alleging financial crimes by its senior officials and …
Read More »Report: Markland Mall Owners Prepare for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy | New
The real estate company that owns the Markland shopping center is potentially gearing up to file for bankruptcy, which could call into question the future of the city’s largest shopping area. Bloomberg reported Thursday that Washington Prime Group was preparing a potential deposit after it skipped an interest payment on …
Read More »70-unit St. Louis Jack in the Box franchisee declares bankruptcy
Photography: Shutterstock An operator of 70 Jack in the Box restaurant units near St. Louis filed for bankruptcy this week, accusing growing competition of hurting sales as well as his ability to pay debt. Missouri Jack and Illinois Jack, which operate sites in the respective states, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy …
Read More »Long Beach oil-producing entrepreneur files for bankruptcy, keeps pumping | Business
The company that operates the oil islands of Long Beach has filed for bankruptcy amid extremely low oil prices and crushing debt – although the city is unlikely to be affected, officials said. Officials say the city is more concerned about the same thing that is forcing its oil-island entrepreneur, …
Read More »The iconic Fairmont San Jose hotel is temporarily closing; Goes Chapter 11 Bankruptcy – CBS San Francisco
SAN JOSE (CBS SF / BCN) – The devastating financial impact of the year-long COVID-19 pandemic has made another prominent activity in the Bay Area – the famous Fairmont hotel in San Jose has temporarily closed while its parent company goes into Chapter 11 bankruptcy. FMT SJ LLC, operator of …
Read More »Valaris seeks bankruptcy protection when its ability to repay its debt is limited
Offshore drilling company Valaris PLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 19 in U.S. South Texas Bankruptcy Court as its ability to repay debt was hampered by a sharp slowdown in business after the coronavirus pandemic forced customers to cut back their activity. Bankruptcy allows Valaris To implement a …
Read More »Bankruptcy forecast in 2021 | Epiq
The US economy has had a tumultuous year. COVID-19 has prompted businesses and individuals to turn to bankruptcy in order to keep their creditors at bay. Others have delayed filing because they were able to take advantage of the pandemic relief options made available this year. Individuals were helped with …
Read More »Alamo Drafthouse Cinema declares bankruptcy
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the hybrid restaurant and movie theater chain that saw much of its business wiped out during the pandemic, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday and struck a deal to sell itself to its lenders. The chain, which operates 41 locations and is based in Austin, Texas, has …
Read More »Definition of bankruptcy: what exactly is it?
Bankruptcy is a generalized term for federal legal proceedings that help consumers and businesses get rid of their debts and pay off their creditors. If you can prove that you are entitled to it, the bankruptcy court will protect you during your bankruptcy proceedings. In general, bankruptcies can be classified …
Read More »Medley Management (MDLY) has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings
Receive instant alerts for news on your actions. Claim your 1-week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. Medley Management (NYSE: MDLY) disclosed: Article 2.04. Trigger events that accelerate or increase a direct financial obligation or obligation under an off-balance sheet arrangement. The disclosure set out in Item 8.01 under the …
Read More »For fossil fuel companies, bankruptcy is a rescue
Around this time last year, Jeff Hoops – CEO of Blackjewel LLC – was having a busy week. On July 1, 2019, he filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, abruptly shutting down the company’s Bell Ayr and Eagle Butte mines in Wyoming and laying off 700 workers. Construction then began on …
Read More »New York Hedge Fund Founder Pleads Guilty to Neiman Marcus Bankruptcy Fraud | USAO-SDNY
Audrey Strauss, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, today announced that DANIEL KAMENSKY, founder and manager of New York hedge fund Marble Ridge Capital (“Marble Ridge”), has pleaded guilty to a chief bankruptcy fraud charge in as part of his scheme to pressure a rival bidder …
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