Content about United States bankruptcy law

December 10, 2012
Bankruptcy basics for retail industry suppliers

Particularly in the current economy, it is not uncommon for purchasers, anywhere along the supply-to-distribution chain, to claim financial distress and file for bankruptcy relief.　

February 28, 2012
End of bankruptcy in sight for A&P

After more than a year since it first filed Chapter 11, A&P has won approval to exit bankruptcy.

March 3, 2011
Creditors object to Blockbuster’s plan to sell itself

Some landlords, vendors and other unsecured creditors of Blockbuster are objecting to Blockbuster's plan to sell itself because they fear they won't be paid what they are owed, according to the Associated Press.

February 17, 2011
Borders files for Chapter 11

Borders Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday. The troubled bookseller plans to close 30%, or about 200, of its most underperforming stores during the next few weeks.

February 16, 2011
Borders files for Chapter 11

Borders Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday. The troubled bookseller plans to close 30%, or about 200, of its most underperforming stores during the next few weeks.

January 18, 2011
Blockbuster gets extension for restructuring plan

Blockbuster has received an extension to Feb. 4 to file its restructuring plan in order to emerge from bankruptcy protection, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

December 14, 2010
Court accepts A&P's DIP facility

Bankrupt grocer A&P has announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved the $800 million debtor-in-possession financing provided by JPMorgan Chase. Of the total DIP facility, a $350 million term loan immediately has been made available.

December 13, 2010
A&P files for Ch. 11 bankruptcy

Battling hefty debt and intense competition, grocer A&P filed for bankruptcy on Sunday and has secured $800 million in debtor-in-possessing financing to keep the 395-store chain open and operational during the proceedings.

September 23, 2010
Blockbuster files for bankruptcy

New York City - Blockbuster filed for bankruptcy early Thursday morning in its latest attempt to overcome nearly $1 billion in debt. The chain filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. As part of its re-capitalization plan, Blockbuster said it would attempt to reduce its debt load to $100 million or less.

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