The widespread collapse of businesses could happen when economic times take a terrible downturn. The Great Depression saw many businesses close their doors, and don't assume a similar economic catastrophe becomes necessary to see entrepreneurs rush to file bankruptcy...
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Five Reasons to File Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy permits individuals with regular income to file a three to five-year repayment plan to address their debts. There are several advantages to filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy as opposed to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Here are (5) five primary reasons...
State or Federal Exemptions – KY Bankruptcy Court Opinion
Bankruptcy Judge Charles R. Merrill issued an opinion[1] on January 10, 2022 that proceeds from the pre-petition sale of a homestead not being exempt under the federal exemption 11 U.S.C. §522(d)(1. This provides, in relevant part, for an exemption in “the debtor’s...
Business Owner Guarantees and Bankruptcy
By: Dean A. Langdon DelCotto Law Group has many small business owners as clients. When a small business borrows funds, the lender often requires a personal guarantee from the business owners. A recurring issue is what happens to the guarantee if a business falters or...
Chapter 11 small business bankruptcy
Many small businesses in Kentucky and throughout the country have had a difficult couple of years. If your business took on more debt than it could afford, you may be considering filing for business bankruptcy. One option your company might have is a Chapter 11...
Setting Aside a Tax Sale through Bankruptcy
By: Dean A. Langdon It has long been the rule in bankruptcy cases that the price received for real property at a foreclosure sale was “reasonably equivalent value” and the transfer could not be set aside as a fraudulent transfer under 11 U.S.C. § 548. BFP v....
Recent Case Creates Uncertainty Regarding Surety Bonds In Bankruptcy
By: Laura Day DelCotto In our many chapter 11 coal-industry cases over the years, the surety bonding company always plays a very major role in the case. The bonding company issues are detailed and fact-intensive, dealing with multiple bonds, bond collateral, permits,...
What is DIP financing?
When a Kentucky business is facing financial difficulties, it may want to continue operating while reorganizing its operations and debt through bankruptcy. If this is the case, it could meanwhile apply for something known as "debtor-in-possession" financing, which, if...
Gambling with your Future: U.S. Gambling on the Rise
By: Laura Day DelCotto I don’t think I ever knew that there is an “American Gambling Association” but it does exist. The Association recently estimated that over 45 million Americans will be betting on NFL football games during the 2021 season. Much of this gambling...
Options for Dealing with a Vehicle Repossession Debt
If you have ever had a vehicle repossessed, you are probably aware that typically the lender sells the vehicle and will pursue you for any deficiency balance from the sale of the vehicle. For example, if you financed a vehicle for $25,000 and it sold for $15,000, then...