Small Business Bankruptcy

Small Business Bankruptcy

The Future of Small Business Bankruptcy

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The COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation’s economy hard, forcing many businessowners to make some tough decisions regarding their business’s future. Government stimulus efforts, as well as lower interest rates, kept many businesses afloat, which brought Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings to an all-time low.

At the same time, Subchapter V of the 2019 Small Business Reorganization Act (SRBA), opened the doors and made filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy simpler and more streamlined for attorneys and business owners. The CARES Act temporarily also tripled the debt limit for eligible small businesses to file for bankruptcy. However, now that those measures are coming to an end, Congress has been asked to pass legislation to extend the measures, keeping the elevated limit of $7.5 million. These measures failed last week, and the limit expires as of Sunday.

Consumer Bankruptcy, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Small Business Bankruptcy

U.S. Bankruptcy Filings Drop 38 Percent

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Bankruptcy filings are on the decline, according to a recent report.  Statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, reveal bankruptcy filings dropped 38.1 percent for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2021. This dramatic drop in filings coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic, which first disrupted the economy in March 2020.

Bankruptcy filings fell for both personal and business bankruptcies. Non-business filings fell by a total of 38.8 percent, while business filings fell 13.9 percent.

Bankruptcy Law, COVID-19, Small Business Bankruptcy

Personal and Business Bankruptcies Increase in the Month of July

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The number of individuals and businesses seeking bankruptcy protection increased last month, while the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues. Financial experts have predicted this jump for months since states began to shut down in mid-March.

According to the legal-services firm, Epiq Systems Inc., the number of businesses that have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy increased by 52 percent when compared to July 2019. Additionally, the number of personal bankruptcy cases have gone up. The number of personal bankruptcy filings are expected to increase, when the Covid-19 economic stimulus relief is cut or reduced.

Bankruptcy Law, COVID-19, Debt Relief, Small Business Bankruptcy

How to Handle Business Bankruptcy in the Aftermath of the Coronavirus

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The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has hit South Florida businesses hard. Many small businesses have struggled to survive the shutdowns and drop in revenue, while others are pursuing bankruptcy as a means of remaining in operation while receiving financial assistance. For businesses who wish to make it through this time of crisis, help is available.

It has been reported that the number of businesses that filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy increased by 26 percent from the previous year, even though overall bankruptcy filings were down. These numbers are expected to continue to increase over the summer months as businesses begin to reopen.