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Why You Should Plan to File Chapter 11 *Before* June 21, 2024

Why You Should Plan to File Chapter 13 *Before* June 21, 2024

Converting a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7

Brett Weiss

Feb 81 min read

Why You Should Plan to File Chapter 11 *Before* June 21, 2024

On June 21, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act (the “Act”), Pub. L....

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Brett Weiss

Feb 81 min read

Why You Should Plan to File Chapter 13 *Before* June 21, 2024

On June 21, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act (the “Act”), Pub. L....

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Brett Weiss

Jan 193 min read

Converting a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7

The decision of whether to convert a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case is not simple. There are many, many...

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What Happens at My Initial Consultation?

Brett Weiss

Jan 153 min read

What Happens at My Initial Consultation?

A new client calls me, and we set up a time to meet (via zoom). What should you expect to happen? What questions should you ask? The...

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When Should a Busisness File for Chapter 7?

Brett Weiss

Jan 152 min read

When Should a Busisness File for Chapter 7?

As I discuss in my blog, "Business Chapter 7? Probably Not," in the vast majority of cases, a business will not want to file a voluntary...

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When to File for Chapter 11--Business Edition

Brett Weiss

Jan 153 min read

When to File for Chapter 11--Business Edition

Timing the filing of a Chapter 11 reorganization can be complex, but can also be one of the most important factors in determining the...

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Brett Weiss

Jan 102 min read

Am I a Bad Person If I File Bankruptcy?

Almost all of my clients hate to schedule their first appointment with me. It’s not because I’m a bad guy, or that I treat my clients...

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Brett Weiss

Dec 7, 20231 min read

Brett Weiss is a 2024 Super Lawyer

I am honored to have once more been selected as as Maryland Super Lawyer for 2024. This makes the 13th year that I have received this...

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Brett Weiss

Oct 26, 20231 min read

Bankruptcy Filings Continue to Rise

According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, total bankruptcy filings rose 13 percent, and business...

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Brett Weiss

Aug 5, 20231 min read

Bankruptcy Filings Surge 71%

According to data collected by Epiq, July commercial Chapter 11 filings increased 71 percent over last year. You can read the article...

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Brett Weiss

Feb 22, 20231 min read

40 Years Practicing Law!

This year marks the 40th anniversary of being admitted to the bar. Forty years ago, I was clerking for Bruce Williams, the Chief Judge of...

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Brett Weiss

Feb 14, 20232 min read

Should a Business File for Chapter 7?

We are often contacted by potential clients who want to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy for their closing business. Our answer usually is...

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After Years of Decline, Bankruptcy Filings Jump

Brett Weiss

Feb 3, 20231 min read

After Years of Decline, Bankruptcy Filings Jump

After years of declining bankruptcy filings, according to the most recent study by Epiq Bankruptcy, filings in January 2023 show a...

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A Boring Name, But Important Changes to the Bankruptcy Code

Brett Weiss

Jun 8, 20222 min read

A Boring Name, But Important Changes to the Bankruptcy Code

Update: Signed into law June 21, 2022. Late in the evening on June 8, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Bankruptcy Threshold...

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Arbitration Clauses Take a Bite Out of Uber

Brett Weiss

Apr 22, 20222 min read

Arbitration Clauses Take a Bite Out of Uber

From Public Citizen: Forced arbitration backfires on Uber A cautionary tale on forced arbitration: Uber’s platform Uber Eats allows...

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Senate Passes Bill to Increase Debt Limits for Small Businesses and Individuals

Brett Weiss

Apr 12, 20221 min read

Senate Passes Bill to Increase Debt Limits for Small Businesses and Individuals

On April 11, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the the “Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act," via unanimous consent....

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Brett Weiss

Jan 10, 20221 min read

Why Are Bankruptcy Filings So Low?

Bankruptcy filings for 2021, in the midst of a global pandemic and economic disruption, are at low levels we haven't seen for...

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Brett Weiss

Dec 24, 20210 min read

Happy Holidays, from Your Lawyer...

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Federal Student Loan "Pause" Until May 1, 2022 (at least...)

Brett Weiss

Dec 22, 20211 min read

Federal Student Loan "Pause" Until May 1, 2022 (at least...)

President Biden has extended the "pause" on federal student loan repayment, which was set to expire on February 1, 2022, to May 1, 2022....

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The Numbers Are Changing--Why Now's the Time to File Under the Small Business Reorganization Act

Brett Weiss

Nov 9, 20211 min read

The Numbers Are Changing--Why Now's the Time to File Under the Small Business Reorganization Act

The Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) is a special set of provisions under Chapter 11 that make it easier for small businesses and...

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