American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 1319: What’s In This Comprehensive Bill?

Posted on April 9, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 1319 is a comprehensive bill that provides additional relief to address the continued impact of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals, and businesses. It was sponsored by Representa Continue reading →

What to Know About Section 541 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021

Posted on March 22, 2021

By Keila Estevez Associate, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Keri Ebeck, Esq. Partner at Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. On December 27, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021[1] (the “Appropriations Act”) was enacted. The Appropriations Act was passed in order to supplement the CARES Act, which was e Continue reading →

Temporary Amendment in the Consolidated Appropriations Act Provides for Improved Treatment of Entities Paying Customs Duties through December 27, 2021

Posted on March 15, 2021

By Sarah E. Wenrich, Esq. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Associate Keri P. Ebeck, Esq. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Partner On December 27, 2021, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (the “CAA”) made various temporary amendments to the Bankruptcy Code with the intention to assist various partie Continue reading →

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 Expands Protection for Consumer Debtors

Posted on March 2, 2021

By Lara Martin Associate, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Keri Ebeck Partner, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. The recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (“CCA 2021”) affects many provisions of the bankruptcy code, including a significant, albeit temporary, change to expand protection (codified Continue reading →

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) and PPP Loan Eligibility

Posted on February 23, 2021

Mark Lindsay, Esq. Partner at Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. On December 22, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020. The CAA contains specific provisions that would amend §364 of the Bankruptcy Code. Most signific Continue reading →

Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Amends 11 U.S.C. §1328- Discharge of Debts

Posted on February 15, 2021

Keri Ebeck, Esq. Partner at Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. On December 22, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”), which was signed into law by the President on December 27, 2020. The CAA specifically amends §1328 and adds section (i). The amendment now allows the Bank Continue reading →

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Amends Bankruptcy Code to Assist Commercial Tenants

Posted on January 22, 2021

By Salene Mazur Kraemer Partner, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. It’s an understatement to say that COVID-19 has caused “global shock.” Everything the virus touches has been marked by uncertainty, whether it comes to its path, duration, or magnitude. In some capacity, no one has been immu Continue reading →

Chicago v. Fulton: Everything You Need to Know about the January 2021 SCOTUS Decision

Posted on January 15, 2021

By Jeffrey C. Toole Partner, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Under Section 362(a)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code, the filing of a bankruptcy petition automatically operates as a “stay” applicable to all entities of “any act to obtain possession of property of the estate or of property from the estate or t Continue reading →

COVID-19 Relief Package Includes Amendments to Section 366 of the Bankruptcy Code

Posted on January 6, 2021

By Keila Estevez Associate, Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Keri Ebeck, Esq. Partner at 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, s Continue reading →

Partner Keri P. Ebeck Becomes Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification

Posted on December 28, 2020

(PITTSBURGH) December 28, 2020 – This month, Bernstein-Burkley partner Keri P. Ebeck became certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. Bernstein-Burkley now has board-certified attorneys in every ABC certification area (Consumer Bankruptcy Law, Business Bankruptcy Law Continue reading →

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