Policy Uncertainty, Competition Led Turbine Maker Into Ch. 11
Uncertainty around renewable energy policy, tariffs, supply chain issues and international competition led Arizona-based manufacturer of blades for wind turbines TPI Composites Inc. to file for Chapter 11.
No So-Called Summer Slowdown As Bankruptcies Spike
Summer is often a time for lawyers to worry more about their family vacations than their next bankruptcy filing. But this year is an exception, with a July surge in filings driven by the new administration's tariff and immigration policies and a normalization back to pre-pandemic levels overall, experts said.
Catching Up With New Bankruptcy Case Action
Jewelry chain Claire's filed for its second bankruptcy with $690 million in debt and plans to close 700 U.S. stores, Delaware's 4 Points Towing & Roadside Service sought Chapter 11 under Subchapter V after pandemic-driven losses, and a parking garage in New York City filed for Chapter 11 citing difficulty in keeping up with mortgage payments amid rising interest rates.
Policy Uncertainty, Competition Led Turbine Maker Into Ch. 11
Uncertainty around renewable energy policy, tariffs, supply chain issues and international competition led Arizona-based manufacturer of blades for wind turbines TPI Composites Inc. to file for Chapter 11.
No So-Called Summer Slowdown As Bankruptcies Spike
Summer is often a time for lawyers to worry more about their family vacations than their next bankruptcy filing. But this year is an exception, with a July surge in filings driven by the new administration's tariff and immigration policies and a normalization back to pre-pandemic levels overall, experts said.
Catching Up With New Bankruptcy Case Action
Jewelry chain Claire's filed for its second bankruptcy with $690 million in debt and plans to close 700 U.S. stores, Delaware's 4 Points Towing & Roadside Service sought Chapter 11 under Subchapter V after pandemic-driven losses, and a parking garage in New York City filed for Chapter 11 citing difficulty in keeping up with mortgage payments amid rising interest rates.
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