Jimerson Firm

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A construction project to a screeching halt when a property owner files for bankruptcy, creating a serious risk of substantial losses for the contractor, as well as subcontractors and suppliers. What Happens When a Property Owner Files for Bankruptcy? The Impact of Bankruptcy on the Construction Contract.

Construction 98

Construction Bankruptcy Secured Creditor Debtor 98

Fraser

JUNE 25, 2020

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.

Creditors 72

Creditors Bankruptcy Unsecured Creditor Debtor 72

PBWT

JANUARY 19, 2021

In 2019, we began following a Circuit split regarding a secured creditor’s obligation to return collateral that it lawfully repossessed pre-petition after receiving notice of a debtor’s bankruptcy filing. v] The Court explained further, “[a]ny ambiguity in the text of §362(a)(3) is resolved.

Bankruptcy 65

Bankruptcy Debtor Creditors Repossession 65

ABI

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. In 2017, Allegiance Bank loaned Burts Construction, Inc. the “Debtor”) $1.5

Secured Creditor 40

Secured Creditor Bankruptcy Debtor Collateral 40

Hudson Weir

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

What is a secured loan? To reduce the lender’s risk exposure, a secured business loan provides them with collateral – a company asset. Company assets could include anything from equipment and constructions to vehicles and intellectual property. Therefore, secured loans tend to be for larger amounts.

Loans 52

Loans Collateral Secured Creditor Unsecured Creditor 52