Tag Archives: #subchapterV

No Touchdown for Antonio Brown as Bankruptcy Court Denies Discharge of $1.2 Million Judgment (US)

Subchapter V bankruptcy cases have exploded in popularity, primarily due to its high rate of obtaining confirmed plans, significantly lower costs, faster pace, and ability for debtors to retain the equity in their businesses.  But some bankruptcy courts and circuit courts have begun expanding exceptions for debts that Subchapter V debtors cannot discharge.  Recently, former … Continue Reading

Subchapter V Debt Limit: Don’t Get Caught Assuming Congress Will Act (It Probably Will…But Still) (US)

In my most recent blog post, I provided some tips for creditors who find themselves in the Subchapter V arena. This is somewhat of a follow-up to that one. There is a general consensus that Subchapter V has been successful for debtors in smaller cases. The American Bankruptcy Institute recently commented that Subchapter V bankruptcies … Continue Reading

Tips For Subchapter V Creditors (US)

The overwhelming majority of my practice has involved larger, complex Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings, representing debtors, Chapter 11 trustees, committees, or creditors. However, with the expansion during Covid of the Subchapter V debt limit to $7.5 million, I have found myself participating in multiple Subchapter V cases as counsel to creditors. I discovered … Continue Reading
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