Individuals contemplating bankruptcy can engage in pre-bankruptcy planning, but within limits.
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A court may recharacterize a creditor’s debt claim as an equity interest. This recharacterization often has a significant impact on creditor claims.
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Determining the collateral value of a secured claim is more art than science, especially when the claim is over-secured.
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Holders of administrative claims are entitled to priority payment so long as the claim was for goods or services that benefited the debtor’s estate.
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The first day hearing is crucial for stabilizing a Chapter 11 debtor’s operations and setting the tone for the case.
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The manager of an insolvent LLC has distributed cash to themselves instead of paying off the company’s debts. What can you do as a creditor?
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For companies operating in both the US and Canada, understanding the complexities of cross-border insolvency can be crucial for survival.
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The utilization of LMTs, including the use of private credit, in recent restructurings, and the potential role of AI, could permanently change the game of negotiating credit agreements.
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From unpaid wages to benefits and other liabilities, this article explores what really happens to employees when their employer heads into Chapter 11.
Read MoreDon’t Panic When a client or a competitor files for bankruptcy, it is natural to reflect on the downside. What’s going to happen to my outstanding receivables? Is the market primed for a downturn? How am I going to replace any lost business? These concerns are very real and require meaningful thought and discussion. However, solely focusing attention on the downside can prove short-sighted. There are incredible opportunities in bankruptcy for the astute businessperson. Opportunities in Action Imagine for a moment that you are the chief executive officer (CEO) of […]
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