COVID-19 ushered in a volatile economic climate that has made it difficult for many companies to meet their debt obligations. These companies may soon face a lender demanding repayment of debt that the company cannot pay....more
3/10/2021
/ Bankruptcy Code ,
Chapter 11 ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Debtors ,
Equity Swaps ,
Liquidation ,
Refinancing ,
Reorganizations ,
Secured Debt ,
Small Business ,
Stocks
Two recent lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon illustrate that Oregon banks are none too pleased about HB 4204. This legislation, passed by the Oregon legislature in June 2020, prohibits...more
10/21/2020
/ Banks ,
CARES Act ,
Commercial Real Estate Contracts ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eviction ,
Foreclosure ,
Model Contract Clauses ,
Moratorium ,
Oregon ,
Residential Real Estate Contracts ,
Sovereign Immunity
At the end of August, Fannie Mae announced an extension of a temporary moratorium on residential foreclosures and evictions that was originally set to expire on August 31, 2020. The moratorium applies to single-family...more
In previous updates Tonkon Torp attorneys have addressed the applicability of Force Majeure clauses in commercial contracts. As expected, commercial renters are taking a beating, and many have been forced to close as a result...more
As COVID-19 washes over the United States, the way law is practiced has, at least temporarily, changed—and negotiation strategies must adapt as well. For potential and pending litigation, now is a good time for parties to...more
While states continue to legalize cannabis, and the federal government continues to consider softening its stance, difficult questions persist at the intersection of cannabis and bankruptcy. As the cannabis industry continues...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020 (“CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, providing a suite of protections and relief for everyday Americans and the economy at large. While most coverage has focused...more