Bankruptcy News

Home goods and decor retailer Pier 1 Imports Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on February 17 and is pursuing the sale of the company. According to its last yearly financial report, the company had about 18,000 employees as of...

This morning, my daughter and I went out to breakfast to celebrate her birthday. We went to a popular local breakfast spot that we’ve been going to for years on her birthday. The same Saint Patrick’s Day specials were being...

Operating a family farm in North Carolina is a challenging way to make a living, with fluctuating commodity prices, disruptions in export markets, higher land prices and unpredictable weather emergencies. When times get tough, the amount of debt that family...

It’s not unusual for us to meet with individuals whose financial condition is best described as land rich, but cash poor. These are usually people who have lived in their home long enough to have built up significant equity but...

Individuals who are considering seeking bankruptcy protection may benefit from the recent increase in the amount of debt you can have and qualify to file for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy reorganization. Debtors can only qualify for a Chapter 13 reorganization...

Financial trouble can be avoided by making sure you do not spend more money than you take in. It sounds simple, but many people lose the battle of income vs. expenses. The key to coming out ahead is making sure...

The partial federal government shutdown, which began Dec. 22, is now in its fourth week, the longest shutdown of the modern era, due to a budget impasse between Congress and the President over funding for a border wall. It’s understandable...

When the Sasser Law Firm works with individuals and businesses who seek bankruptcy protection, the goal is for the client to emerge from bankruptcy in stronger financial health. In addition to discharging some debt, you need to reestablish your ability...

Thousands of people in eastern North Carolina have been dislocated and their lives disrupted by the historic flooding caused by Hurricane Florence. If you are struggling to meet your bankruptcy payment obligations while dealing with the effects of the hurricane,...

Many people sign loan agreements without reading the fine print or understanding the consequences if the agreement contains a cross collateralization clause. Cross collateralization provisions in loan agreements can create unexpected complications for borrowers seeking to discharge debts by filing...