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Ask a lawyer: What to do before and after confronting bankruptcy

Learn how to avoid bankruptcy and manage debt with attorney Ebele Ebonwu. Avoid financial ruin and find relief from insurmountable debt. read more

WeWork founder Neumann wants bankruptcy court's help in bid to repurchase company

WeWork founder Adam Neumann has asked a U.S. bankruptcy judge to help his bid to re-acquire the coworking business, saying Monday that WeWork's management should engage in talks or be forced to cede ... read more

With Express Bankruptcy Retention, Kirkland Begins 6th Retail Restructuring in a Year

Global clothing retailer Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and hired Kirkland & Ellis as debtor’s counsel, according to a petition filed Monday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the ... read more

Law firm Kirkland conflicted in Invitae bankruptcy, DOJ watchdog says

The U.S. Department of Justice's bankruptcy watchdog said on Monday that genetic test maker Invitae Corp should not be allowed to hire Kirkland & Ellis as bankruptcy counsel because of the law firm's ... read more

Apparel company Express seeks quick bankruptcy sale

Apparel retailer Express said on Tuesday that it needs to move quickly to a bankruptcy sale in order to avoid a complete liquidation of its business. read more

Help, the Lenders Are Fighting Again: Creditor Violence Driving Demand in Bankruptcy, Litigation Practices

The term, also known as lender-on-lender violence, has become ubiquitous in bankruptcy practices within the past decade as lending syndicates stopped working together and started splintering into ... read more

Small-Business Bankruptcies Surge Ahead of Potential Law Change

The 78% rise in subchapter V petitions under chapter 11 in February was also due to pressures to repay pandemic loans and high-interest debt, lawyers say. read more

Luxury appliance retailer files Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate

Luxury kitchen appliance and bath fixtures retailer Pirch on April 19 filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to liquidate its assets as it faces a wave of legal challenges from customers. read more

Tijuana Flats files for bankruptcy, closes 10 South Florida locations

The Tex Mex eatery that was owned by a West Palm Beach-based private equity firm sold to another company just weeks before it filed for Chapter 11. read more

Lawmakers Seek Bankruptcy Law Changes for Child Sex Abuse Cases

Childhood victims of sex abuse would be given more tools to navigate the complexity of bankruptcies under a bipartisan proposal from House lawmakers. read more

Red Lobster considers bankruptcy. Are Ohio locations affected? What we know

Red Lobster is looking to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Are restaurants in Ohio affected? Here's what we know. read more