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Bankruptcy may be a last resort: Here’s what to do first Houston Chronicle May 25, 2020

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Miriam Goott, a bankruptcy attorney at Walker & Patterson at her home in Houston, Friday, May 8, 2020.Photo: Karen Warren, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer
Houston attorney Miriam Goott, who represents small businesses in their bankruptcies, likes telling potential clients: “I hope to never see you again.” That’s because she’s worked out a deal with their creditors or helped them solve a problem that avoided bankruptcy altogether.

Gallery Sues Landlord, Claiming Covid-19 Shutdown Voids Lease New York Times May 24, 2020

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Gallery Sues Landlord, Claiming Covid-19 Shutdown Voids Lease
The lawsuit contends that since the Venus Over Manhattan gallery is closed by government orders during the pandemic, the lease should be terminated.

In early March, the Venus Over Manhattan gallery on the Upper East Side mounted an exhibition of paintings, drawings and wall reliefs by the artist Roy De Forest, the biggest presentation of his work in New York City since 1975.

A Wave of Small Business Closures Is on the Way. Can Washington Stop It? Bipartisan proposals address weaknesses of a hastily passed aid program New York Times May 21, 2020

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A Wave of Small Business Closures Is on the Way. Can Washington Stop It?
Bipartisan proposals address weaknesses of a hastily passed aid program.

One of the great threats to the post-pandemic economy is becoming clear: Vast numbers of small and midsize businesses will close permanently during the crisis, causing millions of jobs to be lost.

The federal government moved with uncharacteristic speed to help those businesses — enacting the Paycheck Protection Program, with $669 billion allocated so far.

New York City's Taxi Drivers Are in Peril as They Brave the Coronavirus and Uncertain Futures

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From: Time By: Melissa ChanMay 15, 2020

Every cent matters to Kim Jaemin, a cab driver in virus-ravaged New York City, whose diet has been reduced to instant noodles despite working 14-hour shifts, seven days a week.

Since the coronavirus pandemic emptied the streets of passengers, the 58-year-old from South Korea has been living on about $65 a day. He buys near-expired, discounted food that he rations to last the week. Two meals of the day consist of the cheapest brand of ramen noodles he can find. “Forget about nutrition,” he says.

Warning: Never hire a debt settlement company

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From: Asian JournalMay 13, 2020By: Atty. Raymond Bulaon A LOT of people who are burdened with credit card debt often don’t know where to turn for help. They see all the ads on TV, internet, etc. by so-called “debt consolidation” or “debt settlement” companies hoping that this will get them out of debt without filing for bankruptcy. More often than not, however, they end up either getting scammed or disappointed when those companies cannot deliver the big promises made.

Small Business Reorganizations under New Subchapter V-copy of James Shenwick Outline to be presented at World Wide Land Transfer on Wednesday May 27 2020 at 10.00AM to 11.30AM

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Small Business Reorganizations under New Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code The purpose of this class will be  to discuss  the changes to the new Subchapter V of the bankruptcy code and its impact on small business reorganizations.On August 23, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (“SBRA”), Pub. L. No. 116-54 (2019).

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