The United States Trustee has selected seven people to serve on the creditors committee of the Buffalo Diocese bankruptcy case, all of whom are survivors of sexual abuse perpetrated by members of the church. The committee will represent what is expected to be over...
In this unprecedented time, businesses across all industries are reporting cash shortages, leading many, including their vulnerable employees, to fear they will fail. While businesses of all sizes will suffer from the economic downturn, small businesses may have a...
Many restaurateurs are struggling with debt and loans and that was even before the Coronavirus. On March 17, 2020 New York’s bar and restaurant community was ordered to close their dining rooms to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus and a timeline for reopening...
We are facing uncharted waters as we adjust to this new “normal”. During the current coronavirus public health emergency, many of us are unsure of what the near future holds. The NY State Court System remains open to address all essential and critical needs of the...
If you and your spouse own a family farm, special considerations apply if you decide to divorce. Preparing for this situation can help minimize the impact to the business. Keep these factors in mind when planning to end a marriage involving a family farm in New...
Bankruptcy is a process that many associate with gloom and doom. But experts say filing for Chapter 11 could bring with it some positive outcomes. "Chapter 11 means reorganization," said Scott Bogucki, Gleichenhaus, Marchese & Weishaar partner. Bogucki, a Buffalo...
Sometimes, there is no solution for a bad marriage other than to get a divorce. You may try to save the marriage, but if it does not work, then you need to begin the steps to legally end it. Because marriage is a legal institution, you have to use legal methods to end...
If you are a New York family farmer facing tough economic times, a Chapter 12 bankruptcy may be just what you need. As its name states, Chapter 12 - Adjustment of Debts of a Family Farmer with a Regular Annual Income applies to family farmers only, not farming...
Owning a farm in New York makes you an important part of the state’s economy. Yet many in the agriculture industry have encountered financial issues recently due to falling product prices and higher interest rates. If you own a farm in Buffalo, New York, and are...
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