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Brett Weiss
Feb 81 min
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
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
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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Brett Weiss
Jan 153 min
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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Brett Weiss
Jan 152 min
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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Brett Weiss
Jan 153 min
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Brett Weiss
Feb 3, 20231 min
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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Brett Weiss
Jun 8, 20222 min
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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Brett Weiss
Apr 22, 20222 min
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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Brett Weiss
Apr 12, 20221 min
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
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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