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10 Common Disputes in Chapter 11 Business Bankruptcy Cases
While many business bankruptcies under Chapter 11 go smoothly, various issues can arise during the process. When these issues arise, resolving them efficiently is usually in the best interests of all parties involved. Even so, dispute resolution proceedings will be necessary in many cases, as each party may need to gain additional insight before… Read More »
An Overview of the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Process for 2025
If you are thinking about filing to reorganize your business’s debts under Chapter 11 in 2025, getting started begins with understanding the process. Effective preparation is critical, and anticipating issues that may arise at various stages of the process can help ensure that these issues do not create roadblocks along the way. What can… Read More »
How Common Is It for Businesses to File for Bankruptcy Under Chapter 11?
Numerous businesses of all sizes file for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code every year. As a result, if you are considering taking advantage of the reorganization process to restabilize your business’s finances in 2025, you are not alone. Learn more from an experienced Miami Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer. Chapter 11… Read More »
2024 Year in Review: Key Insights for South Florida Business Owners Considering Bankruptcy in 2025
In 2024, we published several articles on our blog focused specifically on providing information to business owners and executives who are considering a corporate bankruptcy. Here is a look back at some of the key insights our Miami bankruptcy litigation attorneys shared during the year: Understanding the Basics of a Small Business Bankruptcy Under… Read More »
Filing a Proof of Claim in a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Critical Step for Protecting Creditors’ Rights
When a business files for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in South Florida, it is up to the business’s creditors to protect their right to payment. If a creditor does nothing, it can lose its ability to participate in the bankruptcy process—and it can potentially lose its ability to collect any of the amounts it… Read More »
First Day Motions in Chapter 11 Bankruptcies: How Businesses Can (and Should) Use Them to Their Advantage
When seeking to reorganize their debts under Chapter 11, businesses can leverage several aspects of the bankruptcy process to their advantage. This includes using so-called “first day motions” to seek approvals and protections prior to an unsecured creditors’ committee being formed. While unsecured creditors may ultimately be able to challenge these approvals and protections… Read More »
Commercial Foreclosures in Florida: What Financially Distressed Companies Need to Know
If your company has received a foreclosure notice, you will need to act promptly. While your company may have options for avoiding foreclosure, it will be critical to carefully evaluate these options and choose the best to proceed under the circumstances at hand. To ensure that you are making informed and strategic decisions, we… Read More »
What Unsecured Creditors Need to Know About Chapter 11 Bankruptcies
While unsecured creditors’ rights are limited in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, these creditors still can—and should—take action to protect their claims to the fullest extent possible. Although secured creditors will generally have superior rights, there are a variety of steps that unsecured creditors can potentially take to ensure that they receive at least partial… Read More »
My Company Received a Notice of Bankruptcy. What Should I Do?
If your company has received a Notice of Bankruptcy, this means that one of your clients or customers (or an affiliated entity) is seeking relief from its debt obligations in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. If its efforts are successful, this could mean that your company will no longer be able to collect the monies… Read More »
What NOT To Do if Your Business Has a Breach of Contract Claim in Florida
In a recent article, we discussed seven steps to take if your business has (or may have) a breach of contract claim in Florida. We covered important steps such as making sure the failure at issue truly constitutes a breach of contract, as well as determining whether the dispute is subject to mandatory mediation… Read More »