Subchapter V was intended to be the faster, easier, and cheaper version of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, allowing small “Main Street” businesses to reorganize like mid-size and large companies.[1] After ...

When franchisees choose to financially reorganize under the Bankruptcy Code, they may be the right size to choose to reorganize under subchapter V of Chapter 11. Subchapter V proceedings are simpler, ...

The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 created a new subchapter within Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code—Subchapter V. This article provides an overview of Subchapter V provisions of which ...

The popular dining chain franchisee files for bankruptcy protection a second time after a previous Chapter 11 filing was ...

Businesses in financial distress have multiple options to consider when attempting to reorganize or liquidate. A state court receivership or Chapter 7 Bankruptcy are likely options for liquidation ...

Creditors navigating the challenges of Subchapter V bankruptcy proceedings must understand their rights, strategies for protecting their interests, and remedies for addressing debtor misconduct.

The 281 commercial subchapter V elections within Chapter 11 in May 2026 represented a 36% increase over the 207 filings ...

Thousands of businesses may see one of their options to shed debt closed off in the coming weeks. Small businesses will be left without a useful Covid-era bankruptcy tool when it expires in the coming ...

The home improvement supplies retail chain files for bankruptcy protection to reorganize.

The trucking industry has faced economic challenges, known as the Great Freight Recession, for almost four years, as firms battle reduced shipping demand, lower freight rates, and rising costs of ...

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Most pizza lovers have their favorite restaurant that serves their preferred pie. Often, their favorite pizza parlor is a single, local establishment popular with regular clientele. Sometimes their ...