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Entrepreneur

Bankruptcy Isn’t a Sign of Failure — It’s a Strategy. Here’s Why It Might Be The Right Move For You

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) When it comes to bankruptcies in the U.S., there’s good news and bad news. The good news is…

Gene MarksMarch 29, 2024

Guardian

Yes, bankruptcies are on the rise in the US – but there’s no need to panic

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It should come as no surprise that commercial bankruptcy filings are up but the bigger picture tells a…

Gene MarksSeptember 17, 2023

The Hill

Bankruptcies are skyrocketing — and that’s only half the story

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) There isn’t an official recession, yet. But regardless, a large — and growing — number of U.S. companies…

Gene MarksMay 20, 2023

Philly.com

Bankruptcies have fallen, for now. But economic pressures could reverse that trend.

(This story originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) It may come as a surprise that, despite the pandemic, bankruptcy filings have significantly fallen over the…

Gene MarksJune 21, 2022

Guardian

Alex Jones’s plan to avoid paying Sandy Hook families? Trying to twist bankruptcy laws

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) Alex Jones is unquestionably a controversial figure. His Infowars media platform has been accused of spreading conspiracy theories…

Gene MarksJune 12, 2022

Philly.com

Why filing for bankruptcy could be the best strategy for Philly restaurants

(This post originally appeared on Philly.com) Take a walk around center city Philadelphia and you’ll see many empty and shuttered restaurants.

Gene MarksDecember 8, 2020

The Hill

Restaurants have this one trick up their sleeve to survive the COVID winter

(This post originally appeared on The Hill) This week officials in Philadelphia announced that, starting Friday, all restaurants in the city would no longer

Gene MarksNovember 19, 2020

Guardian

Coronavirus is forcing 100,000 small firms out of business? That needs a closer look

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) About 100,000 small businesses are projected to have permanently shut their doors since the coronavirus

Gene MarksMay 24, 2020

Washington Times

Some small businesses should take the bankruptcy route during COVID-19

(This post originally appeared on The Washington Times) Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, when recently asked about the possibility of states going

Gene MarksApril 30, 2020

Inc

If You’re a Small Business, Now Could Be the Best Time to File for Bankruptcy. Here’s Why

(This post originally appeared on Inc.) Most small businesses around the country have been enjoying the growing economy, low interest rates, reduced

Gene MarksFebruary 28, 2020