The Biden (aka Warren) Plan for Bankruptcy Reform

Joe Biden has adopted the Warren bankruptcy plan to his platform which, if he’s elected, will have a huge impact on corporate debt and business practices. This article outlines what’s on the table under the Warren plan and how reforms will likely shake out come January if the Democrats win the White House.

Rent Deferments Challenge Landlords’ Statutory Protections in Chapter 11

Beginning with Pier 1 and Modell’s, some bankruptcy courts in retail Chapter 11 cases have been allowing debtors to suspend post-petition rent payments to their landlords, in contravention of the generally-accepted practice that such payments must continue to be made. Given the $3 trillion commercial mortgage market, this issue is of critical importance to landlords and banks.

SBRA Proves Critical in Wake of Hardship Caused by COVID-19

The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 went into effect just in the nick of time when small businesses struggling from the wake of the pandemic need debt relief more than ever.

The State of Securities Fraud Litigation in Insolvency Proceedings

With ongoing volatility in global markets and levels of distressed debt at an all-time high, we will inevitably see a surge in bankruptcies in the coming months and years. This article discusses securities fraud claims against insolvent issuers, exploring the differences in jurisdictions.

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