Free Legal Advice, is Now Called the ‘Democratization of Knowledge’
Who knew that I was a leader in providing knowledge to others (now called “Democratizing Knowledge)!!

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
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.

Lead Express, Harvest Moon Financial, Gentle Breeze Online and Green Stream Lending, used Deceptive Marketing Practices
Lead Express, Harvest Moon Financial and others repeated drew interest-only charges, leaving consumers to pay more than promised

CNBC ~ May 19, 2020

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/19/how-to-navigate-bankruptcy-if-the-coronavirus-wrecks-your-business.html

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.

For debtors with high amounts of unpaid loans, paying off creditors using their savings is not the only option. In fact, borrowers who own valuable and nonexempt property may choose to file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, choosing this type of bankruptcy involves weighing both the financial and indirect costs on the part of the borrower.
The Indirect Cost of Filing for Bankruptcy

From: Kiplinger
By: Diane Davis, Contributing Writer
May 15, 2020

https://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/credit/T025-S001-things-to-know-before-filing-for-bankruptcy/index.html