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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

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

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

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