Chapter 11 is for corporations or other legal entities, or individuals with more debt than qualifies for a Chapter 13. Otherwise businesses file Chapter 7 the same as individuals.
One can research business bankruptcy laws at sites like NYU and Georgetown University libraries that are online. They have a whole array of laws and cases to research.
The Bankruptcy Code refers to a business filing bankruptcy. If a business is unable to pay it's debt or pay it's creditors, the business or it's creditors can file bankruptcy. Upon filing bankruptcy, the business ceases operation, a trustee sells the assets, and then gives the proceeds to it's creditors.
Unfortunately, many small businesses are struggling financially in the current economy. To find information on business bankruptcy, you have a variety of options, including contacting an attorney, contacting a financial advisor, or seeking information about local and federal bankruptcy laws in your area.
Bankruptcy laws allow Congress to establish a framework for individuals and businesses to seek relief from overwhelming debt by offering various forms of bankruptcy protection. Congress can create laws that determine the eligibility requirements, the process of filing for bankruptcy, and the rights and obligations of debtors and creditors involved in the proceedings.
Bankruptcy laws are federal so there is probably no difference in bankruptcy laws between Florida and California.
Yes, normally I believe ch. 11 is for business bankruptcy.
A business bankruptcy lawyer can guide your business through the bankruptcy process, and ensure that you can maintain as much of your assets as possible while undergoing the bankruptcy process.
The chapter 11 of the bankruptcy law permits reorganization under the bankruptcy laws of the United States of America. Chapter 11 is available to every business and to individuals, although it is mostly used by businesses.
Depends on the type of bankruptcy you are filing. Generally a personal bankruptcy does not effect your business, and vise versa. However, if your business is filing bankruptcy, a Chapter 11 reorganization will allow you to stay in business.
Each of the Cos it operates as are incorporated in a specific country and each country has BK laws it files under.
The United States Congress has the authority to establish the laws and regulations governing bankruptcy through the Bankruptcy Code. Congress shapes the bankruptcy laws, including eligibility criteria, debt discharge rules, and the procedures for filing and resolving bankruptcy cases. Additionally, Congress provides oversight of the bankruptcy system, regularly reviewing and amending bankruptcy laws as necessary.
To somewhat oversimplify: Chapter 11 is "reorganization" for Corporations or a business, & Chapter 13 is a very similar thing for people. Debts and life are paid off/down and things re-organized. Chapter 7 is flat-out, busted-broke bankruptcy - out of business, not a penny left.