Tag Archives: Debt Reorganization
Changing Attorneys in the Middle of a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Sometimes when businesses in the Tampa Bay area consider filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, they quickly choose an attorney and begin the process of the reorganization bankruptcy. While some bankruptcy cases can work out for the small business filing for Chapter 11 even if that business does not have the best lawyer handling the… Read More »
Chapter 11 and Paying Critical Vendors
If you own a restaurant or bar in the Tampa Bay area, or any other type of business, you may be thinking about filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy if you are struggling to pay your debts. Given that many small businesses that were not designated as “essential” during the COVID-19 pandemic were forced to… Read More »
Recent Changes to Bankruptcy Law: What You Should Know About the Small Business Reorganization Act
Recent changes to U.S. bankruptcy law make it easier for small businesses and individuals to file for bankruptcy. More specifically, the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (H.R. 3311), as well as the HAVEN Act (H.R. 2938) and the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 (H.R. 2336) have been signed into law and took… Read More »
Chapter 11 Post-Petition Payments to Food Vendors
When a restaurant or bar in the Tampa Bay area files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, many of its suppliers may worry about whether they will receive payment for goods or services they have already supplied. Most vendors will assume that they will ultimately be repaid as long as they take the necessary steps in… Read More »
Business Lender and Personal Guarantees
When a Business fails, what can happen to the owner? Here are some common questions and answers about personal guarantees on business debt. Question: What are the basics every business owner needs to know about personal guarantees? Answer: Normally when a business owner signs a loan on behalf of its business, the creditor can… Read More »
Chapter 11 Bankruptcies Decline in South Florida
How common is Chapter 11 bankruptcy in South Florida? According to a recent article in Miami Today, business bankruptcy filings, including Chapter 11, are on the decline. In order to understand the factors involved in this drop in filings—and whether it’s likely here to stay—it’s important to understand the basic kinds of bankruptcy and… Read More »
