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Understanding bankruptcy basics may be the difference between losing out and receiving fair treatment during the proceedings. While the Bankruptcy Code and Rules are complicated, they are several easily understood …

This feature originally appeared in the March 23rd edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: A credit agreement provides the terms and conditions of a credit relationship and sets the ground rules …

When utilized in contracts and leases, a liquidated damages clause can serve as a tool to avoid unnecessary litigation. In situations where a party has breached the terms of a …

This feature originally appeared in the February 23rd edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: A debtor filing for Chapter 11 must file a list of its 20 largest unsecured creditors. Those …

This feature originally appeared in the January 19th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: As the economy improves, the chances of collecting on bad debt or old accounts receivable increases. …

This feature originally appeared in the December 15th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: There are some sound strategies you can incorporate into your business practices for tipping the scales in …

This feature originally appeared in the November 17th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: The first step is to understand and utilize the correct terminology. The terms “minerals” and …

This feature originally appeared in the October 27th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: If you or your company has been served with a subpoena in a lawsuit you are …

This feature originally appeared in the September 22nd edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: A “workout” is a mutually negotiated legal arrangement, signed by both creditor and debtor, in …

Included in the Newsletter Five Bernstein-Burkley Partners Named 2017 Super Lawyers or Rising Stars  Three Bernstein-Burkley Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers® Bankruptcy Attorneys: Good for More Than Just Bankruptcy  Protect …