The articles below were originally gathered during a period of significant economic disruption. They are retained as historical reading rather than current legal or financial guidance. Follow the source links to review each publisher’s complete article.
April 4, 2020 · CNBC
Retail insolvency and the limits of bankruptcy protection
Reporting examined how disruption affected retailers, landlords, and suppliers, and why a bankruptcy filing could not resolve every underlying commercial problem.
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April 16, 2020 · CNBC
Questions to consider before a personal bankruptcy filing
This explainer addressed income disruption, unpaid bills, and the questions people may consider before seeking advice about bankruptcy protection.
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April 10, 2020 · New York Post
Predictions about rising personal and business filings
The report captured early projections that economic closures could lead to increased bankruptcy activity among households and companies.
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April 2, 2020 · The Toledo Blade
Local concerns about bankruptcy during economic disruption
Local reporting considered possible effects on businesses, lending relationships, housing obligations, and other financial pressures in the Toledo region.
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April 17, 2020 · The Toledo Blade
Frontier Communications and corporate reorganization
This business report described a major communications company entering Chapter 11 reorganization and considered what that could mean for customers and creditors.
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April 16, 2020 · The Mining Journal
Municipal finances under pressure
The article discussed fiscal challenges facing Detroit during widespread closures and the difficulty of addressing several public problems at the same time.
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