For many businesses, unpaid debts can create significant financial challenges. When clients or vendors fail to pay, it disrupts cash flow, delays growth, and forces businesses to divert resources toward collections instead of expansion. While some debts can be recovered through simple reminders and follow-ups, others require legal intervention. Understanding your rights and the available […]
When a business files for bankruptcy, it can create uncertainty and financial strain for its creditors. Whether you are a lender, supplier, or service provider, understanding your legal rights is essential to improving your chances of recovering outstanding debts. In 2025, bankruptcy laws continue to evolve, affecting how creditors can assert their claims and protect […]
BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE UPDATE:
NEW RULE ON PROOF OF CLAIM FILINGS
Query: ARE YOU “PAPER FILING” YOUR PROOFS OF CLAIM?
(hint: Not Anymore!)
Effective December 1, 2008, mandatory electronic filing will apply to creditors who file, on the average, two or more proofs of claim per week. This new rule is called General Procedure Order 2008-5.
In addition, creditors are required to complete the Court’s registration form, obtain a procedure manual from the Court and be assigned an electronic login, in that order.
Strict foreclosure is a little known process where a lender can take back assets in satisfaction of the debt. It eliminates the costly legal and accounting requirements associated with a receivership. This article will explain the process in the context of a hypothetical business borrower in default.
World of Widgets (“WOW”) operates in a strip mall and enjoys a solid
MY ATTORNEY SAID RETAIL VALUE APPLIES, RIGHT? The value of collateral in bankruptcy has always been a point of contention. The new bankruptcy law, known as BAPCPA, became effective October 17, 2005, and sought to clarify this issue. One of the creditor friendly provisions of BAPCPA was contained in 506(a)(2) of the Bankruptcy Code, concerning A value and provides:
Effective May 1, 2008, a new Cover Sheet shall be required to when filing a Reaffirmation Agreement. This new rule is called General Procedure Order 2008-2. Click the link below for a full text of GPO 2008-2, including the new form: http://www.cob.uscourts.gov/orders/gpo2008-2andform.pdf Doug Koktavy https://www.coloradocreditorlaw.com/
BANKRUPTCY UPDATE: NEW RULE ON ROUTINE COMMUNICATIONS WITH DEBTOR Borrowers and lenders sometimes find themselves being held hostage to the bankruptcy code. Consider the following example: Borrower is current on a car loan and files bankruptcy for other reasons. Borrower wants to keep the car and work something out with the bank. However, the bank is advised by counsel not to send
BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE UPDATE: NEW RULE ON PROOF OF CLAIM FILINGS Query: ARE YOU “PAPER FILING” YOUR PROOFS OF CLAIM? (hint: Not Anymore!) Effective December 1, 2008, mandatory electronic filing will apply to creditors who file, on the average, two or more proofs of claim per week. This new rule is called General Procedure Order 2008-5. In addition, creditors are required
