The Bankruptcy Law Section focuses on issues involving bankruptcy law. The section’s executive committee develops projects for its members ranging from legislative proposals to their annual two-day Bankruptcy Forum and associated social events.
Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper has announced that his office has partnered with the Homeownership Preservation Foundation to provide a free hotline to help distressed homeowners find mortgage relief programs. Residents in need of reliable information or referrals to foreclosure prevention counseling are encouraged to call the hotline at (855) 876-7283. Chattanoogan.com has more
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Jennie Latta ruled that Performa Entertainment Real Estate Inc., which has managed and developed city-owned properties since the renovated Beale Street Entertainment District opened in 1983, is not in default of its sublease with the Beale Street Development Corp. With the ruling, Performa can now reassign its lease to the city of Memphis. The Memphis Daily News has the story.