Dealing with Liquidated Damages In and Out of Bankruptcy
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 …
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Bernstein-Burkley Summer 2018 Newsletter
Posted on by Stephanie McHale
Included in the Newsletter: Bernstein-Burkley Welcomes Mark A. Lindsay as Partner, Expanding The Firm’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group Three Bernstein-Burkley Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers® Recovering Attorney’s Fees and …
August 2018: Consult the Expert feat. Robert Bernstein
Posted on by Stephanie McHale
This feature originally appeared in the August 31st edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: First, look at your lease to determine what remedies are set forth in the agreement. …
Canceling the Milk Man: A Creditor’s Guide to Navigating Chapter 12 Filings
Posted on by Keri Ebeck
In an era where the United States agricultural industry continues to struggle to stay afloat, Walmart’s recent decision to establish its own milk processing facility has resulted in multiple milk …
July 2018: Consult the Expert feat. Kirk Burkley
Posted on by Stephanie McHale
This feature originally appeared in the July 20th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: Board members have two primary duties, the duty of loyalty and the duty of care. …
Recovering Attorney’s Fees and Collection Costs in Pennsylvania
Posted on by Stephanie McHale
So many clients have asked me the same question over the years. “Can I recover my collection costs and attorney’s fees? This customer really wronged us and they should have …
Bernstein-Burkley Spring 2018 Newsletter
Posted on by Stephanie McHale
Included in the Newsletter: Four Bernstein-Burkley Partners Named 2018 Super Lawyers Bernstein-Burkley Named Tier 1 Law Firm by US News – Best Lawyers 2018 “Best Law Firms” Dealing with Liquidated …
May 2018: Consult the Expert feat. Kirk Burkley
Posted on by Stephanie McHale
This feature originally appeared in the May 18th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: A “workout” is a mutually negotiated legal arrangement, signed by both creditor and debtor, in …
April 2018: Consult the Expert feat. Kirk Burkley
Posted on by Stephanie McHale
This feature originally appeared in the April 20th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Advice: After you are served with a lawsuit you have a certain amount of time to …
Impact of Critical Vendor Payments on Lessors in Chapter 11 Cases
Posted on by Bob Bernstein
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 …