Major Retailers Heading for Bankruptcy A Growing Trend

Earlier this month, Fred’s announced its decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the shutting down of all its retail stores. The trend continues in an increasingly digital retail world: retailer after retailer can’t adapt to the growing world of e-commerce and deplete their resources as they struggle to stay afloat. Eventually, they drown …

Iconic High-End Retailer Barneys Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Barneys New York, founded nearly a century ago, is fighting to keep open its 10-story flagship Madison Avenue store, after securing $75 million in financing to pay employees and vendors, all the while seeking a buyer. Their filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy was shocking, but not unexpected given the current retail climate. Sister stores in …

10 Years Since the Fontainebleau Went Bankrupt

The state of the U.S. economy in 2009 was not happy news for many individuals or companies, and the Las Vegas hotel/casino Fontainebleau was not immune to the looming financial woes. In the spring of 2009, the developers of the Fontainebleau issued a bleak warning to their lenders: if more monies were not invested in …

Cannabis Company CWNevada Faces 6 Lawsuits and Files for Bankruptcy

It seemed to outsiders that the marijuana industry in Las Vegas would be nothing but a BOOM – with the lucky dispensary license holders sure to make millions off locals and tourists alike, looking for a welcomed ‘high.’ However, despite how green the grass is in the marijuana industry, it is not always an easy …

Payless ShoeSource Files for Bankruptcy Again

Less than two years after Payless emerged from its 2017 bankruptcy, the 63-year-old shoe retailer is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again. The going-out-of-business liquidation sales began at over 2,500 stores in the US and Canada. Sixteen thousand employees will lose their jobs. The process is set to conclude by the end of May. Why …

Colleen’s Consignment Files for Bankruptcy Leaving Customers Enraged

Customers who placed furniture for sale in Colleen’s Consignment Stores are disgruntled at the fact that the stores have declared bankruptcy – leaving their belongings in limbo, yet to be rightfully returned. Las Vegas bankruptcy lawyers agree that this situation is less than ideal for customers of Colleen’s Consignment. Las Vegas Bankruptcy Leaves Customers in …

Sears Given a New Lease on Life after Bankruptcy Judge Approves Plan

Sears was lucky to receive the green light on a $5.2 billion plan, proposed by Sears chairman and biggest shareholder, Eddie Lampert. This restructuring plan is meant to give Sears a second chance on life and hopefully keep the historical, retail business alive and kicking. Experienced bankruptcy lawyers agree this is a bold plan to …

PG&E Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy; CEO Resigns after Fires

The San-Francisco-based company PG&E is set to reorganize under a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy filing, due to the potential liabilities of over $30 billion caused by the wildfires. The sheer magnitude of this filing means the company will have to work very closely with a team of skilled bankruptcy attorneys to ensure the optimal outcome. How …

USA Gymnastics Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following Sex Scandal

Over 265 young women have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Larry Nassar, former USA Gymnastics national team osteopathic physician. Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by these women, claiming Nassar sexually abused them while under the pretense of providing medical treatment. When Did The Allegations Begin? The first public statements were made back …