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Texas Bankruptcy Blog
What to Consider When Considering Bankruptcy for Your Small Business
By Bryan Fears
Small business restructurings are often as relatively costly as they are emotionally painful. Clearly, large corporate bankruptcies, like the recent American Airlines restructuring, carry legal and consulting fees in the…
Franchise Law Update
Have You Made Full Disclosure? U.S. Bankruptcy Courts May Want to Know.
Struggling franchisors who violate state franchise disclosure laws should not assume that the filing of bankruptcy by the franchisor will bring relief from the claims of wronged franchisees. A Bankruptcy…
In The (Red)®
Using Chapter 11 Bankruptcy’s Sale Process To Achieve An Exceptional Sale Price
A Difficult Problem. Imagine that your company is facing a government investigation, requiring you to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and costs, while being threatened with…
In Solvency
Ormet Corporation Files for Bankruptcy in Order to Facilitate Sale of Assets
By Fox Rothschild LLP, Fox Rothschild LLP
Background On February 25, 2013 (the "Petition Date"), Ormet Corporation and various related entities filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of…
Delaware Bankruptcy Update
Ormet Corporation Files for Bankruptcy in Order to Facilitate Sale of Assets
Background On February 25, 2013 (the "Petition Date"), Ormet Corporation and various related entities filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of…
Texas Bankruptcy Blog
To Keep or Not to Keep Your House
By Bryan Fears
If you’re facing financial trouble, you’re probably asking yourself one question above all others: should we sell our house? A residence is typically the most valuable asset an individual…
In Solvency
Handy Hardware Seeks to Reorganize in Delaware Bankruptcy Court
By Fox Rothschild LLP, Fox Rothschild LLP
Background On January 11, 2013, Handy Hardware Wholesale, Inc. ("Handy" or the "Debtor") filed a chapter 11 petition for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. …
Delaware Bankruptcy Update
Handy Hardware Seeks to Reorganize in Delaware Bankruptcy Court
Background On January 11, 2013, Handy Hardware Wholesale, Inc. ("Handy" or the "Debtor") filed a chapter 11 petition for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. …
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Law
Latest Trends in the Enforceability of Make-Whole Premiums
A lender’s entitlement to a make-whole premium, that is, a prepayment penalty designed to compensate the lender for the loss of interest payments it would have received had the borrower…
In Solvency
Furniture Retailer, Carl’s Patio, Files for Bankruptcy in Delaware
By Fox Rothschild LLP, Fox Rothschild LLP
Introduction On January 21, 2013, Carl’s Patio, Inc., and various related entities, filed chapter 11 petitions for bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the district of Delaware. Carl’s Patio…