Are you and your institution ready for the Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 amendments? Amendments to Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 are scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2025. These amendments address notices relating to claims secured...more
A proof of claim is a written statement setting out a creditor's claim and asserting its right to receive a distribution from the bankruptcy estate. It must "conform substantially" to Official Bankruptcy Form B410 (Fed. R....more
One of the first things creditors ask after filing a proof of claim is, “when do I get paid?” As with so many other legal questions, the answer is, “it depends.” Although many different factors govern payment in a bankruptcy...more