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As Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Surge, Here’s What Creditors Need to Know to Protect and Enforce Their Rights

Fraser

It should come as no surprise, therefore, that the economic downturn has led to a surge in corporate bankruptcy filings. According to data from Epiq Global, 722 companies sought bankruptcy protection around the U.S. For creditors to maximize their recoveries, they must stay informed and take action during a bankruptcy proceeding.

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What Happens If I Get a Job After Filing Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for bankruptcy can feel incredibly daunting, especially if you have concerns over whether it may impact your future job prospects. The sad reality is that many people hold misconceptions regarding bankruptcy filers. So, what happens if I get a job after filing Chapter 7? What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Debtors Must Have Intent to Return When Claiming Homestead Exemption Over Vacated Property

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Johns University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff In McKee v. 3] While their new home was under construction, their oft-troubled relationship began to deteriorate, and McKee ended the relationship in 2016 after just one year of living in the Palm Springs home. [4] Dina Travis St. 23] First, in Moss v.

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Circumventing the Subjective: Why Courts have held that the Objective Establishment of a Ponzi Scheme is Sufficient to Establish Mens Rea

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Johns University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff In Kirkland v. 7] To achieve this type of financial fraud, the Pressmans consistently shift[ed] money from lenders to pay other lenders[,] in what is commonly known as a Ponzi scheme. [8] Sarah Wilkinson St. Rund ( In re Epd Inv. 1] Jerrold S. LLC (EPD). [2]