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2020 Bankruptcy Filings Lowest in 35 Years

01/06/2021 2020 Bankruptcy Filings Lowest in 35 Years Epiq, a global leader in legal services, released its December 2020 and full-year bankruptcy filing statistics from its AACER bankruptcy information…

How the $900 Billion COVID Stimulus Bill May Impact Bankruptcy Filings

12/29/2020 How the $900 Billion COVID Stimulus Bill May Impact Bankruptcy Filings The new federal stimulus bill, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 133), signed into law December 27, 2020 by President Trump will continue…

November Bankruptcy Filings Hit 14-year Low

12/05/2020 November Bankruptcy Filings Hit 14-year Low Epiq, a global leader in legal services, released its November bankruptcy filing statistics from its AACER business. The total number of new U.S.…

Predictions for Bankruptcies in 2021

12/02/2020 Predictions for Bankruptcies in 2021 The U.S. economy has experienced a tumultuous year. COVID-19 has caused businesses and individuals alike to turn to bankruptcy in order to keep their…

October New Bankruptcy Filings Remain Stagnant

11/05/2020 October New Bankruptcy Filings Remain Stagnant New potential economy stimulus uncertainty and the election keep filings at bay

Slow Start to Chapter 11 Subchapter V Bankruptcy Filings

10/07/2020 Slow Start to Chapter 11 Subchapter V Bankruptcy Filings Since the inception of the new Subchapter V program, only a small number of commercial filers have used the statute

Chapter 11 U.S. Commercial Bankruptcy Filings up 78% in September

10/05/2020 Chapter 11 U.S. Commercial Bankruptcy Filings up 78% in September For the first three quarters, Chapter 11 Commercial filings are up 33% versus the same period last year

The Pandemic Strikes Again: Energy Sector Bankruptcies Rise

09/16/2020 The Pandemic Strikes Again: Energy Sector Bankruptcies Rise While the airline industry has benefited from a special federal stimulus loan package tied to the impact of COVID-19, the energy industry has not…

Chapter 11 U.S. Commercial Bankruptcy Filings up 17% in August

09/04/2020 Chapter 11 U.S. Commercial Bankruptcy Filings up 17% in August Year over year growth rate slows from prior month