By Keila Estevez Associate, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed a new $900 billion COVID-19 Relief Package. The bill provides for certain bankruptcy protections. Pursuant to Division FF, Title X-Bankruptcy Relief, section 366 of title 11 of the United States Code, 11 Continue reading →

By Harry W. Greenfield Partner, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. I’ve been telling associates and up-and-coming attorneys for years: The best way to resolve matters is to talk to the other side, not write them, not email, not text—talk. Recently, Forbes published this article highlighting the importa Continue reading →

Q: What are some of the biggest obstacles facing companies in financial distress from considering restructuring? A: Like most things in life, sometimes the biggest obstacle is recognizing that there is a problem. Many times when a business is in financial distress, the owners believe that the solut Continue reading →

By Suzanne Jett Trowbridge Of Counsel, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. While estate planning is not typically part of a business discussion, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and the concerns we all have, it’s an important topic to review or to take a first look at, a plan for the succession of yo Continue reading →

By Salene Mazur KraemerPartner, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Suzanne Jett TrowbridgeOf Counsel, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Right now, business owners are struggling with whether they should continue in business or shutter their doors, which we know can be gut-wrenching. Based on the number of businesses clo Continue reading →