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When can a landlord recover attorneys’ fees from a tenant in bankruptcy?

03/16/15

Landlords may be able to recover attorneys’ fees incurred when a debtor-tenant seeks to assume the lease, or assume and assign the lease to a third party.  To recover attorney’s fees, however, the landlord must meet several criteria.  First, the lease must expressly state that the landlord is entitled to recover attorneys’ fees as additional rent or in connection with the collection of rent.

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Pretrial Conference Scheduled in the AFA Investment Inc. Preference Actions

04/13/14

In the AFA Investment Inc. preference litigation, a summons has been issued scheduling the Pretrial Conference for June 30, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.  The hearing will be held before Judge Walrath in courtroom no. 4 on the 5th floor at the Bankruptcy Courthouse for the District of Delaware.  To view one of the summons issued in these preference cases, click here.

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Pretrial Conference Scheduled in the AFA Investment Inc. Preference Actions

04/13/14

In the AFA Investment Inc. preference litigation, a summons has been issued scheduling the Pretrial Conference for June 30, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.  The hearing will be held before Judge Walrath in courtroom no. 4 on the 5th floor at the Bankruptcy Courthouse for the District of Delaware.  To view one of the summons issued in these preference cases, click here.

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AFA Investment Preference Actions Filed

03/30/14

On March 28, 2014, AFA Investment Inc. filed approximately 125 complaints seeking to avoid and recover alleged preferential transfers pursuant to Sections 547 and 550 of the Bankruptcy Code, to disallow claims of the defendants pursuant to Section 502(d), and seeking attorneys’ fees.  AFA Investment Inc., and various affiliated entities (the “Debtors”) filed petitions for bankruptcy in the District of Delaware on April 2, 2012.

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AFA Investment Preference Actions Filed

03/30/14

On March 28, 2014, AFA Investment Inc. filed approximately 125 complaints seeking to avoid and recover alleged preferential transfers pursuant to Sections 547 and 550 of the Bankruptcy Code, to disallow claims of the defendants pursuant to Section 502(d), and seeking attorneys’ fees.  AFA Investment Inc., and various affiliated entities (the “Debtors”) filed petitions for bankruptcy in the District of Delaware on April 2, 2012.

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Have You Already Gone Over the Fiscal Cliff?

12/30/12

The United States will go over the fiscal cliff tomorrow if Congress cannot come up with at least a short term solution. But what about us? Many of us have already gone over our fiscal cliff.  Even if Congress finds a way to avoid the country going over the cliff, it is unlikely they will help the rest of us solve our financial distress.

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Introduction of my firm 773attorney

09/05/12

773attorney a client-oriented law firm encompassing a broad range of attorneys, legal assistants and support staff who make efforts to work together as a team. Dedication towards excellence and better-quality client service is the vital goal of establishment of our firm. http://www.773attorney.com phone: 1-773-288-6763  

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Stripping a second mortgage

08/15/12

Due to the decline in home values over the last few years, many people now find themselves with mortgage balances on their homes that exceed the value of their home. Many homeowners are underwater on their homes because of a second mortgage. Bankruptcy can provide relief to those people by stripping second mortgages provided certain [...]

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341 Meeting Understanding the Process

07/31/12

Bankruptcy is a complex solution to a complex problem. It can be an intricate process,especially when it comes to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. One aspect of that process is the 341 Meeting. While its name may sound like legal gobbledygook, its purpose in the bankruptcy process is vital. The Purpose of a 341 Meeting The 341 [...]

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Dealing With a Financial Surprise

05/24/12

There are two typical types of financial setbacks that lead to bankruptcy for most people: a huge surprise, and a slow and steady increase in debt.  If you are on the surprise side of things, as many of us are from time to time, it is important to follow several important steps.  If you just [...]

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