Small Business

Anatomy of Business Failure

Bankruptcies are on the rise, sub-chapter v has been wildly successful and non-bankruptcy alternatives continue to see acceptance around the country, especially for start-up, venture backed companies. What leads to the decisions on how to end a company's life. The discussion will (should) feature Prof. Elizabeth Pollman from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, who is researching this subject. Other Suggested Speakers Geoff Berman glberman7895@gmail.com Former ABI President

Courts Are Split on Counting Future Rent Toward the $7.5 Million Debt Cap in Sub V

If future liability on unexpired leases and executory contracts is counted, many companies will be ineligible for Subchapter V of chapter 11.

Subchapter V: Cutting-Edge Issues

Judicial Debate: Tough Issues in Subchapter V Cases

Benchnotes January 2024

Jan 2024

The Coexistence Conundrum: Sub V and Small Business Cases

Jan 2024

Two Judges Agree: A Class with No Votes Isn’t Considered in Confirming a Sub V Plan

One month apart, two Houston bankruptcy judges held that a non-voting class is not deemed to have voted against a plan.

13 or V? Putting Your Debtor in the Right Case Anerio

Chapter 13 to Sub V: Fear Not, Consumer Attorneys