• Restructuring Waves: Why Major Chains Are Seeking Bankruptcy Relief

    Restructuring Waves: Why Major Chains Are Seeking Bankruptcy Relief

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    The restaurant industry experienced a turbulent period in 2024 as high labor expenses, rising food costs, and shifting consumer behaviors led several well‑known chains to file for bankruptcy. For business owners within the Tampa Bay area facing similar pressures, the intervention of a skilled bankruptcy attorney may help guide them through restructuring or liquidation proceedings.…

  • Can I File For Bankruptcy If I Lose My Job?

    Can I File For Bankruptcy If I Lose My Job?

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    Many individuals in Florida found themselves unemployed once the epidemic hit. About 13.5% of the entire nation’s workforce, which equals out to be approximately 22 million people, were forced to file for unemployment benefits once the Coronavirus took its toll, according to the United States Department of Labor. With new strains of the virus popping…

  • Five Things To Do To Reduce Financial Stress

    Five Things To Do To Reduce Financial Stress

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    Financial stress can come from any number of different causes. Whatever the reason may be for your financial anxiety, there are a few helpful tips that you can always keep in mind to get things back on track. Don’t let your finances become a hindrance to your physical and mental health, follow these simple tips…

  • How To Avoid Defaulting On Your Car Loan

    How To Avoid Defaulting On Your Car Loan

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    Unfortunately, this has been a challenging year in many aspects. Unemployment is no exception. Many people have seen their hours at work reduced while others have had their jobs disappear altogether. When this happens, it results in making tough decisions regarding when and how to spend your money. This may leave you feeling desperate to…

  • Acceleration Of Business Bankruptcy Filings

    Acceleration Of Business Bankruptcy Filings

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    Running a profitable business is always hard work, and unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic has made it even harder. The number of businesses that have filed for bankruptcy has skyrocketed since lockdowns began, and the rate has shown few signs of slowing. Business bankruptcy filing rates this year have been the highest since 2013 and surging…

  • TAMPA BUSINESSES AND CORONAVIRUS – CLOSED, CLOSING AND NOT COMING BACK?

    TAMPA BUSINESSES AND CORONAVIRUS – CLOSED, CLOSING AND NOT COMING BACK?

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    Due to the reaction, both public and private, to what is described as the coronavirus pandemic, many businesses in the Tampa and greater Hillsborough County region, are closed. Many of the small businesses, particularly the small, family owned restaurants, are perhaps, permanently closed. Most small businesses generally operate on very thin margins. The taxes, regulations,…

  • TAMPA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY EXPLAINS TAMPA AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CORONAVIRUS EXECUTIVE ORDERS

    TAMPA BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY EXPLAINS TAMPA AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY CORONAVIRUS EXECUTIVE ORDERS

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    I am an attorney who primarily practices bankruptcy. The legality of Executive Orders issued by various governmental entities or officials is not a subject to which I devote much effort. Ask a question about bankruptcy and I am likely to know the answer. There are attorneys and persons who are not attorneys who are better…

  • Credit Card Payments During Coronavirus Pandemic

    Credit Card Payments During Coronavirus Pandemic

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    For several people, a credit card is a significant resource when things are not going well financially. If you have lost a lot of income recently due to the coronavirus pandemic the credit card will be a significant lifeline for meeting your business requirements. However, if you fail to make the payments on time the…

  • 5 Myths About The $1200 Stimulus Check

    5 Myths About The $1200 Stimulus Check

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    In March 2020 the biggest stimulus package in the history of America was passed by Congress to counter the economic situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It was signed to become the law by the U.S. President Donald Trump. This $2.2 trillion package will provide $500 billion to the industries in distress, $350 billion to…

  • Coronavirus May Lead To Record Bankruptcy Levels?

    Coronavirus May Lead To Record Bankruptcy Levels?

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    The Coronavirus is spreading throughout the entire world. Governments have locked down countries, airlines are not flying, and people are ravaging supermarkets to stock up on basic supplies. What does this virus mean for the world and the future? At this moment in time there is going to be stimulus checks going out to low…

  • Dealing With Financial Stress During The Coronavirus Crisis

    Dealing With Financial Stress During The Coronavirus Crisis

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    Similar to the millions of other U.S. nationals you may find yourselves out of work at the moment due to the spread of coronavirus epidemic. Unlike other disasters where you can predict the layoff period, this is an unexpected and devastating blow for many people. There are not many answers available about when all this…

  • Coronavirus And The Impending Small Business Bankruptcies

    Coronavirus And The Impending Small Business Bankruptcies

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    As the coronavirus spreads rapidly across the world, the Chinese and other country’s supply chain problems are not the only problem anymore. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has asked for the suspension of the gathering of ten or more people in one place. Various stores, bars, and restaurants in the U.S. and…