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American Airlines Furlough 25,000 Employees

With some states experiencing another rapid increase in COVID-19 cases, American Airlines notify their frontline workers of possible layoffs. According to The Worker Adjusting and Notification Act, the employers are required to notify employees of possible lay offs at least … Continue reading

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Small Business Loan Program gets Extension from Trump

Recently, the deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program was extended by the signing of a bill by the President. Due to numbers not adding up, as far as those who qualify for the PPP loan, some have yet to apple … Continue reading

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Lucky Brand Dungarees LLC slides into the Bankruptcy Wave

Lucky Brand Dungarees LLC prepares themselves to file for bankruptcy due to the unpredicted circumstances caused by the pandemic, yet again. They plan to close to at least 13 stores, and but sell their investment business to the director of … Continue reading

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CFPB Sues Timemark Inc. Plus its Owners

A Florida based company, Timemark Inc., have come to a settlement with The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Timemark, its owners and its officers are being accused of charging illegal advance fees to buyers who are looking to renegotiate, settle, reduce, … Continue reading

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Former Prosecutor May Face Charges

A former prosecutor, Jeanne Lippert, from Erie County may be facing charges after her bankruptcy case was reopened. Jeanne filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in January of this year. The federal government wants to reopen because of accusations of “false … Continue reading

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We are currently only accepting OVER THE PHONE consultations/appointments unless told otherwise. If an in-office appointment or consultation is approved, you will be required to wear a face mask as well as any employee you encounter upon arrival. If you … Continue reading

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Mexico’s Second Largest Airline Files for Bankruptcy

Mexico’s second largest airline, Grupo Aeromexico SAB, has filed for bankruptcy. While there has been a sharp decrease in travel, the company is using this time to refinance. The impact has been so significant that the airline was forced to … Continue reading

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Old Time Pottery Files for Bankruptcy

In order to reform their finances, Old Time Pottery has decided to file for bankruptcy this week due to impact of Covid-19. Prior to the pandemic, the company experienced a sudden decline in sales that went on as long as … Continue reading

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Francesca’s Warns Bankruptcy Filing

Francesca’s, the even now-struggling merchant, says that the coronavirus prompted a shut down of more than 700 of the company’s boutiques from the end of March through the end of April. This led to a significant decline in its equivalent … Continue reading

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US Pilots Propose a Seating Arrangement to Government

Major US pilot unions plan to propose a seating arrangement aimed to reduce the return of pre-pandemic passenger levels. Abiding by the CDC requirements, most of the US airlines are blocking off middle seats or capping numbers for the seats … Continue reading

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