Peter Janovsky

January 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal

A new provision of the Bankruptcy Code covering small businesses took effect in February 2020. Referred to as "Subchapter V," it provides a streamlined process for reorganization of businesses under a certain debt threshold. This article focuses on issues revealed in case law since the law took effect.

By Peter Janovsky

8 minute read

October 10, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The Bankruptcy Code's rules governing cram-down are complex and differ for secured and unsecured classes of creditors. This article shows how bankruptcy courts have ruled on a particular method of cram-down known as a "dirt-for-debt" plan.

By Peter Janovsky

8 minute read