Small Business Reorganization Act

By The Honorable Hannah Blumenstiel

Yes, MORE on SBRA. We realize that to attorneys February of 2020 seems a LONG way away but it really isn’t. We are building our library on this important legislation so it is available when YOU are ready for it.

In this week’s installation, Judge Blumenstiel, analyzes the legislation. The first two and a half pages are of particular importance as she very briefly summarizes the chief take . . .

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