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Restructuring and More During COVID-19: The What, How, and Why of Chapter 11

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Restructuring and More During COVID-19: The What, How, and Why of Chapter 11

Elizabeth Vulaj

July 15, 2020 10:00:55 am

With each passing day that the coronavirus pandemic wears on, there are new statistics in the news making headlines, not just regarding the health and well-being of citizens all across the country, but also about which latest retailer is filing for bankruptcy. This May, clothing giants JCPenney, Neiman Marcus, and J.Crew all announced they are [...]

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