Los Angeles California Bankruptcy Blog

On December 12, 2019, Weintraub & Selth, APC, confirmed the Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Centinela Valley Endoscopy Center.  The bankruptcy case was caused by the entry of a judgment against the company by a former employee who refused to settle the...

In October 2019, Weintraub & Selth, APC successfully settled a complex piece of litigation against its Client. The Client owns a successful multinational apparel company and was sued by a disgruntled former employee who claimed to be a part owner of the business....

It's important to know the difference between employees and contractors to avoid misclassifying them. Treating a contractor like an employee without the burden of offering them benefits, providing workers' compensation or paying certain state and federal taxes can...

California businesses are increasingly finding themselves the target of class-action labor lawsuits. Often referred to as a wage and hour suits, these claims can threaten the health of businesses large and small. A collection of employees, or former employees,...

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When business owners struggle under debt, their primary concern is often the survival of the business itself. That is also the first factor they consider when debating which chapter of bankruptcy to file. However, just as with running a business, there are several...

The reorganization plan of Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows business owners to create a strategy for how they will repay debts over time and keep their business open. However, this plan often requires business owners to restructure their operations as well. So, how could...

Staying competitive in the world of business often requires anticipating trends and being ready to meet consumer demands if and when those trends arrive. This is a gamble, of course. Correctly predicting a trend in consumer behavior can really be profitable, while an...

After careful consideration, a business owner might determine that filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the right path for them. It will allow them to keep running their business operations but help them relieve their debt as well. One essential aspect of filing Chapter 11...

For a business struggling to stay afloat, bankruptcy is often the best option to achieve a clean slate. But, what happens when part of your debt is past-due federal taxes? Despite what you may have heard before, businesses can eliminate a portion of their federal tax...