Creditor Protection: No More Hiding Liability in Bankruptcy.
This act aims to protect individuals and businesses owed money by entities other than the main debtor in bankruptcy proceedings. It prevents the automatic discharge of debts or blocking of claims against these non-debtor entities without their explicit consent. This gives citizens greater assurance that their claims will not be automatically canceled in complex bankruptcy cases.
Key points
Courts can no longer automatically discharge debts or block claims against entities other than the main debtor in bankruptcy proceedings, unless the creditor explicitly consents.
Creditors must provide written consent for their claims to be released; merely accepting a bankruptcy plan or failing to object is not sufficient.
Temporary injunctions against pursuing claims against non-debtor entities are now time-limited, not extending beyond 90 days without the creditor's express consent.
The act makes it harder for companies to avoid liability through complex mergers or restructurings that intentionally separate assets from liabilities before filing for bankruptcy.
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