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Rick Steinberg to give live webinar presentation on October 6 at 1:00 through Strafford on Bankruptcy and Secured Creditor Priority: Identifying, Resolving, or Avoiding Hidden and Springing Liens

Price Meese

Steinberg and the firm are pleased to announce that he will be speaking in an upcoming Strafford live video webinar, “Bankruptcy and Secured Creditor Priority: Identifying, Resolving, or Avoiding Hidden and Springing Liens” scheduled for Wednesday, October 6, 1:00pm-2:30pm EDT.

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Decoding Chapter 12 Bankruptcy: Navigating the 20-Year Treasury Bond Rate vs. National Prime Rate Dilemma in Determining Discount Rates on Secured Creditor Claims

ABI

John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Under chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), a family farmer or fisherman can restructure its debts. In a Chapter 12 bankruptcy, the debtor generally proposes a plan for repaying creditors from future earnings. [1]

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What Are Preferential Payments in Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Before someone makes a bankruptcy filing, it is not uncommon for debtors to feel as if they have to make some tough decisions. Which creditors can they pay? This typically occurs because the debtor doesn’t have the money to pay all of their creditors, so they feel they need to rank which ones are more important to pay first.

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Secured vs Unsecured Debt: Everything You Need to Know

Sawin & Shea

If you’re struggling with financial hardship, filing for bankruptcy can be an effective way to get back on your feet. But filing for bankruptcy in Indiana doesn’t mean every outstanding debt you’ve ever incurred gets wiped away. Declaring bankruptcy will discharge most types of debt but not others. What do we mean by this?

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10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy

Debt Free Colorado

Find Out the 10 Common Questions About Bankruptcy with Colorado Bankruptcy Lawyers. The decision to file for bankruptcy is a significant one, and we are here to assist you in determining whether bankruptcy is the best course of action for your circumstances. Do bankruptcies come in different types?

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The Rights of a Prepetition Lien Holder Against Postpetition Proceeds from a Sale of Real Property

ABI

John’s University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff An unpaid secured lender with a prepetition mortgage does not have a right to receive payment of proceeds from a postpetition sale of real property. The loan was secured by a lien on “all assets of the debtor, including all accounts.” [1]

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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.