Third Circuit Defines “Received” for Section 503(b)(9) of Bankruptcy Code
(PITTSBURGH) July 11, 2017 – The Third Circuit has laid the disputes over the definition of “received,” as used in Section 503(b)(9) of the Bankruptcy Code, to rest. In a …
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US Supreme Court Rules “Debt Buyers” Not “Debt Collectors” Under FDCPA
Posted on by Ray Wendolowski
On June 12, 2017 in the case of Henson, et. al. v. Santander Consumer USA, Inc., 817 F.3rd 131 (2017), the United States Supreme Court rendered an important decision that …
Prime Metals and Alloys, Inc. Files for Chapter 11 Reorganization
Posted on by Stephanie McHale
(PITTSBURGH) March 3, 2017 – Prime Metals & Alloys Inc. (PMAI) announced yesterday afternoon that it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States …
Kirk Burkley Comments on a School District’s Ability to File for Bankruptcy in “Debtwire” Article
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Co-Managing Partner, Kirk B. Burkley, discussed Pennsylvania school distress laws in a recent Debtwire article. The article, “Red Lion Schools’ SOS tests Pennsylvania distress laws” covered the school …
Robert Bernstein Named Newsmaker by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
Robert S. Bernstein has been named a “Newsmaker” by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The feature highlighted his vast experience in the legal field, several of his high-profile cases and his recent …
Big Win in 8-Year Bankruptcy Case
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Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. is featured in the October edition of the ABI Journal in an article titled “ABC-Certified Attorneys Score Big.” The article discusses the firm’s successful, multi-million dollar verdict on …
Three Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
Bernstein-Burkley, P.C. partners, Robert S. Bernstein, Kirk B. Burkley and Arch W. Riley, Jr. have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 22nd Edition of The Best Lawyers …
Nicholas Krawec Discusses Rejected Electronic Payments as the New Bad Checks in NACM Article
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
Bernstein-Burkley Partner, Nicholas D. Krawec, was featured in a National Association of Credit Management (NACM) article discussing how creditors’ can address the increase in rejected electronic funds transfer (EFT) and …
Robert Bernstein Comments on the Cost of a Quick Bankruptcy in NACM Article
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
Bernstein-Burkley Co-Managing Partner, Robert S. Bernstein, was featured in a National Association of Credit Management (NACM) article discussing how moving through the bankruptcy process too quickly can lead to a …
Kirk Burkley Comments on Behalf of Creditors’ Committee
Posted on by Marissa Luznar
Co-Managing Partner, Kirk B. Burkley, was recently interviewed by Law360 on behalf of Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.’s client, The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of the Lemington Home, following the full Third …