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90 Second Lesson: I’ve Been Asked to Sign an Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition. Should I?
The Advantages and Disadvantages of an Involuntary Petition QUESTION: The credit manager of an Akron-based company asks: “One of our commercial accounts is pretty far behind in paying on our invoices. Another vendor approached me and asked me to join in signing an involuntary bankruptcy petition. Is there any legal risk in doing this?” […]
Bankruptcy Considerations in a Collections Action
A Summary of Consumer Bankruptcy for Collecting Creditors Understanding what can occur during a collection action can be vital in determining which accounts to pursue. One common occurrence is that the debtor files for bankruptcy. So, what exactly is bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is a procedure that allows debtors to reorganize their debts and potentially liquidate certain […]
Getting Over the Scariness of Filing an Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition
The Notorious Case of the Involuntary Bankruptcy Mention involuntary bankruptcy to many in the credit industry and you often get a sharp response: no way. Decisions that awarded punitive damages to debtors have received broad attention. Trying to collect on a bad loan is tough enough. Why compound the struggle by giving the debtor the […]
When to Request Relief from the Automatic Stay
Editors’ Note: this is part of our irregular series in which we answer readers’ questions. If you have a question, submit it to [email protected] and we will try to answer it. QUESTION: How do I know if I should request relief from a debtor’s automatic stay? ANSWER: What is the Automatic Stay? Section 362 of […]