A number of protections for Tenants in nonpayment eviction cases are set to expire in Virginia. Full protections as imposed by the Virginia General Assembly during the COVID-19 state of emergency … [Read more...]
Can Incapacitated Individuals File Bankruptcy?
posted on May 23, 2022
Absolutely. The Bankruptcy Code expressly contemplates that incapacitated individuals can be bankruptcy debtors and subsequent Court decisions concur. Under Section 301 of the Bankruptcy Code, a … [Read more...]
2022 Rebound Expected for Consumer Bankruptcy
posted on January 10, 2022
It's counterintuitive for many, but consumer bankruptcy filings in 2021 were at a low level not seen since the 1980s. This is attributable to several factors: 1. Eviction moratoriums, foreclosure … [Read more...]
Ruby Tuesday Attempts CH11 Reorg
posted on October 7, 2020
Ruby Tuesday filed a petition under Chapter 11 on Wednesday in Delaware, saying it needed the protection of bankruptcy to address financial problems caused in part by the COVID-19 outbreak. Based … [Read more...]
Creditors’ Rights, Chapter 11 & Claims “Covered” By Liability Insurance
posted on August 9, 2020
When a company files a Chapter 11 petition, what are your rights as a creditor as it pertains to your ability to collect under a liability insurance policy held by the debtor? Patricia Bronte notes … [Read more...]
Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant File Chapter 11 Reorg
posted on July 27, 2020
Impacted from COVID-19, Ann Taylor and Lane Bryant’s parent company, Ascena Retail Group (ticker: ASNA) filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in the Eastern District of Virginia in Richmond on … [Read more...]
Where to start when considering Bankruptcy
posted on July 14, 2020
Partner Chris Winslow had the opportunity to speak with Jessica Noll from Virginia this Morning on CBS 6 about bankruptcy and three tips to get your started if you are considering filing a Chapter 7 … [Read more...]
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Cases Soar
posted on July 6, 2020
According to USA Today, twelve midsize to large corporations – all with more than $10 million in debt – filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection during the third week of June, another consequence of … [Read more...]
Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop the Lawsuit Against You?
posted on July 1, 2020
If you are in the midst of a lawsuit and experiencing financial hardship, filing for bankruptcy may seem like a quick fix that will prevent judgment against you. In some cases, that may be true, but … [Read more...]
Litigation and Bankruptcy. What is the effect?
posted on June 15, 2020
If you are in the midst of litigation and one parties files for bankruptcy, a common belief is that those proceedings will automatically terminate. Rather, depending on the type of bankruptcy, the … [Read more...]
