Preserving Mechanic’s Lien Rights in Bankruptcy
A mechanic’s lien (called a construction lien in some states) is a powerful tool for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and virtually… Read More »
Category: Business Law
New Hampshire Supreme Court finds Hotels’ Covid Losses Not Covered by Insurance
Schleicher & Stebbins Hotels, LLC, et al. vs. Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Co., et al. NH Supreme Court Docket:… Read More »
Amann Burnett, PLLC wins another BAP Appeal involving Chapter 11 Claims Allowance, Fraud in the Inducement, Contract Law
AMANN BURNETT, PLLC wins another appeal before the 1st Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel on behalf of its client, Invaleon Technologies… Read More »
Small Business Bankruptcy Cases up 81%
Small business bankruptcy cases under the Small Business Reorganization Act – a special type of streamlined Chapter 11 bankruptcy case… Read More »
Amann Burnett teams up with C.P.A. Nicholas Amann to present Tax Aspects and Liability Issues of LLC Formation
Josh Burnett and I recently presented “Tax Aspects of LLC Formation” for National Business Institute, which you can… Read More »
Counterclaims Alleging Violations of MGL c. 176D and MGL c. 93A Deemed “Extra-Contractual” and Not Barred by Choice of Law Clause
The First Circuit reversed the judgment of the district court ruling that Insured’s claim of unfair claim settlement… Read More »
MGL 93A Claim not Precluded by Choice of Law (NY) Clause
The First Circuit reversed the judgment of the district court granting Defendant’s motion to dismiss this lawsuit alleging unfair and… Read More »
SubChapter V Election under Bankruptcy Rule 1020(b) for Corporate Conglomerates….You Go First.
In re Free Speech Systems, LLC, 22-60043 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. March 31, 2023) Writing in a high-profile case, Bankruptcy Judge… Read More »
Updates to the UCC – New Article 12 and Article 9 Amendments–Controllable Electronic Records (CER’s)
The American Law Institute (ALI) and Uniform Law Commission (ULC) adopted amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) in May… Read More »
Massachusetts Breach of Contract, Fraud, Summary Judgment, pari delecto and a Gaming Casino
The First Circuit sent two questions to the Massachusetts SJC to help determine the enforceability of a “handshake” agreement with… Read More »
