By: Laura Day DelCotto In my final blog of 2020, I mused on take-aways about “dumb things” management does when succumbing to financial distress fears. And I will say, the so-called “dumb” things are really about emotional intelligence and how stress affects each of...
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COVID-19 Economic Relief Bill
Last Minute Passage of Essential Economic Aid Congress passed the $900 billion COVID-relief bill which was signed by President Trump on December 27, 2020. The relief package includes direct payments to Americans, extended unemployment benefits, and aid to small...
Change in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Law is an Opportunity for Small Businesses
Attorney Laura Day DelCotto discusses essential information about the new bankruptcy law on Good Day Kentucky Update 3/29/2021: This provision has been extended to June 2022. About is Kentucky’s asset...
Learn from Others: Lessons for Distressed Companies
By: Laura Day DelCotto As the year winds down, I attended a panel discussion entitled “Dumbest Things Companies Do in Distress.” The panelists were long-time experienced attorneys, bankers, and turn-around consultants. It’s going to be interesting (and maybe scary) to...
Restaurant Grants Available for Limited Time in Kentucky
KY Assistance During the Pandemic With the Covid-19 pandemic, restaurant owners have faced serious challenges in trying to keep their establishments open and pay employees. Governor Andy Beshear recently required closure of indoor dining facilities for bars and...
The Student Loan Crunch
Options when Lawsuits and Collections hit for Student Loans By: Heather M. Thacker Everyone knows the general rule ― student loans do not go away, even in bankruptcy. But, there are some exceptions that you should consider. 1. Chain of Title Student loans are...
Appealing from Bankruptcy: Sixth Circuit Says Follow the Rules
By: Laura Day DelCotto The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a decision discussing deadlines for appeals from Bankruptcy Court. The case helps create a growing split among the circuits. This could take us all back to the (newly changed) Supreme Court, and...
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Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights in Lexington KY For Release November 5, 2020 Gartland Thacker DelCotto PLLC has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor...
Federal Dollars at Work: What is the Exit Strategy?
The Deficit, COVID Pandemic and Bankruptcy Strategies By: Laura Day DelCotto In every single chapter 11 bankruptcy case we begin, in the initial pre-filing meetings, we discuss at length the exit strategy. Of course, there are so many people and factors outside our...
Administrative Claims: Thinking Outside the Box to Get Paid
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Claims By: Laura Day DelCotto A recent decision from Louisiana involving work on an abandoned oil and gas rig got me thinking about some of the non-routine types of administrative claims in chapter 11 bankruptcy. It is always worth exploring if...


