If you are dealing with significant credit card debt, filing a personal Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be a viable option for addressing credit cards if you are eligible for those chapters. In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the debt is listed and discharged upon...
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Corporate Governance 2019: Philosophy Meets Reality
By: Laura Day DelCotto I’m reading more and more about ESG – it’s sweeping into vogue in a big way. I predict that we will continue to see more about it in 2019, including moving beyond the financial investment world. But how, exactly, do we make decisions that...
Preparing Your Company for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Putting your company in Chapter 11 bankruptcy is far more complicated that just signing some paperwork. First, you need to evaluate if all your financials are accurate and up to date. You will want to get all tax returns timely filed and gather all your insurance...
Interest Rates and Tax Claims
By: Laura Day DelCotto I learn something new every day, so it keeps this life fun. Somehow, I don’t remember ever specifically focusing on 11 USC §511 in all these years of confirming plans. With interest rates moving so often this year (and in the wrong direction...
Chapter 11 May Help Nassar Victims
By: Laura Day DelCotto The WSJ headline about the recent USA Gymnastics’ filing is spot on. At first blush, when anyone with multiple lawsuits files bankruptcy, there seems to be a rush to judgment that the debtor is seeking to evade and avoid litigants. The filing...
HALLOWEEN 2018: A Word on Zombies, The Walking Dead and Death Spirals
By: Laura Day DelCotto Stanley Druckenmiller has been widely quoted recently for his predictions at the NYC Grant’s Investment Conference of looming insolvencies and bankruptcies to be filed by any number of zombie companies: “Seriously, does anyone know why Sears is...
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: An Option for Individuals
By: Laura Day DelCotto The vast majority of Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings are by businesses: LLCs, closely held corporations, and large public company filings. We read about them almost daily in the news. This is how we have come to mostly think about Chapter 11 in...
Divorce and Bankruptcy Planning
For many couples facing a potential divorce, dealing with marital debt and property settlement arrangements can be overwhelming. Financial issues frequently cause divorce. Rather than assigning liability to your various marital debts, it may be simpler to file a...
‘State Agency’, ‘Governmental Unit’ and ‘State Instrumentality’: Handing Off the Hot Potato in Kentucky’s Fiscal Crisis
By: Laura Day DelCotto The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has certified the following question of law to the Kentucky Supreme Court: “Whether Seven Counties Services, Inc.’s participation as a department in and its contributions to the Kentucky Employees Retirement...
How to Maximize Your Bankruptcy Consultation
By: Jamie Harris If you are considering filing for bankruptcy relief, the first step is to set up a consultation with an attorney. For most people, meeting with an attorney to discuss financial issues can be an intimidating process. To ensure you get the most out of...


