Successful completion of Chapter 11 bankruptcy enables a business to regain financial viability through a reorganization and restructuring process. Valuation issues are a critical part of the process. In many Chapter 11 cases, the business owner reta…
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In a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, a primary goal is securing creditor approval of the Plan of Reorganization proposed by the debtor-in-possession. If creditors object to the Plan, a debtor may request that the court utilize a provision in the Bankrupt…
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When a business owner considers filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, understanding the timeline of the process is crucial. After a case begins, it proceeds under specific, detailed timeframes, with deadlines that must be followed. In this discussion, ou…
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Overwhelming debt is often the reason that a business considers filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy. In addition, a business owner may face the financial burden of one or more civil actions in state court. When that is the case, a bankruptcy proceeding affe…
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Chapter 11, which can be a reorganization, is a legal process established by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Chapter 11 procedure enables a business to benefit from bankruptcy court protection while reorganizing operations and restructuring finances to…
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When a business owner files a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a common concern is what to say about the process to employees, customers, and business partners. Describing the process in positive terms can maintain the confidence and morale of all…
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Business owners considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy are often concerned about the effect of the bankruptcy on their reputation with vendors, customers, and others. While the concern is legitimate, the reputation of a business rarely suffers because of…
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When a business files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, debts that are individually guaranteed by the owner (or by others, such as family members) can have different consequences from the debts of the business that do not have individual guarantees. While t…
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Businesses considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy often ask whether the process allows the business to buy and sell assets during the bankruptcy process. Generally, a business that is the debtor in possession during a Chapter 11 case may buy and sell real…
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