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These are unprecedented times. While virtually nothing is certain, one thing that most people agree on is that there will be a wave of bankruptcies. What should you do if a company you deal with files? Here are a few things to know.

No small business wants to file for bankruptcy. Even though a chapter 11 filing allows for reorganization, not having to file is the preferred course. What about in the age of Covid-19? While the current state of affairs, as well as the new Small Business Reorganization Act, makes a chapter 11 a better option, good planning may be able to keep your company from having to file.

Since the nationwide shutdown, many people have been waiting for an avalanche of bankruptcy filings under Chapter 11. As of the writing of this article, there have only been a few notable filings, such as the XFL, Frontier Communications and True Religion. While there has been a lot of anticipation about filings by large retailers, such as Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor and JC Penny, none have filed.

We all find ourselves in a similar place with our businesses. Best case scenario is your business is able to continue operating relatively normally (while you are home). More likely is you are able to operate, but at a reduced level. There is also a possibility that you have stopped operating. What should you be doing at this time? Here are some thoughts.

Under the CARES Act, the debt limit to qualify to be a debtor under the new small bankruptcy law has been increased to $7,500,000 for the next year, up from $2,725,625. The new law (known either as the “SBRA” or “Subchapter 5”) is a way for small businesses to go through reorganization in chapter 11...