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Guarantee of Leases in New York State and their application when Tenants want to terminate or exit a Lease

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 16:04

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NYC Comptroller Backs Proposed Taxi Medallion Bailout Program

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 14:21

https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/nyc-comptroller-backs-proposed-taxi-driver-bailout-programOriginally appeared on the Patch.com

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Pandemic Pushes N.Y.C. Cabbies to the Brink: ‘I Can’t Hold On’

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 00:32

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/12/nyregion/nyc-taxi-drivers-coronavirus.html Originally appeared on The New York TimesWhile some businesses have adapted to virus restrictions, the yellow cab industry is especially suffering.

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For Millions Deep in Student Loan Debt, Bankruptcy Is No Easy Fix

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 15:32

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/07/your-money/student-loans-bankruptcy.html Originally appeared on The New York Times
It’s an extremely difficult debt to discharge, and only a few hundred people a year even try. Here are the stories of some who succeeded —mostly.

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Record number of small-business bankruptcy filings signal COVID-19 distress

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 20:33

https://www.djournal.com/mbj/record-number-of-small-business-bankruptcy-filings-signal-covid-19-distress/article_5ccdcae6-13ab-11eb-8ccf-d37eb8a883c1.htmlOriginally appeared on Mississippi Business JournalA record number of small businesses based in Mississippi filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S.

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Brooklyn Roasting Company files for bankruptcy, will close shops

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 20:16

https://nypost.com/2020/10/22/brooklyn-roasting-company-files-for-bankruptcy-will-close-its-shops/ Originally appeared on New York Post The pandemic has hit another beloved

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City Council set to vote on new office to regulate NYC taxi medallion sales

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 22:32

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-tlc-taxi-medallion-oversight-20201015-2pyve3pmfreuvfsii6mpjh43ta-story.htmlOriginally appeared on NY Daily NewsNew York City Council members hope a new office within the Taxi and Limousine Commission will keep taxi medallion owners from being taken for a ride.The Council on Thursday will vote on a bill to establish a new “Office of Financial Stability” within the TLC designed to kee

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Why filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be the best way to save your small business

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 21:22

Originally appeared on Baltimore Business Journal Filing for bankruptcy protection may seem taboo to small business owners, but a relatively new and little-known program could prove to be the difference between surviving the Covid-19 pandemic or closing for good. The flood of bankruptcies that many economists, lawyers and accountants expected has not transpired. While several large companies in the retail industry have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy — J.C. Penney, Neiman Marcus and Brooks Brothers to name a few — most small businesses have held off as they try to tread water.