Recent Student Loan Developments in Bankruptcy Law Offer Hope

Student loans are a hot topic in the United States, both politically and within the everyday lives of Americans. Indeed, for millions of Americans, student loan debt is a crippling problem with seemingly no feasible solution. Recently, however, Bankruptcy Courts have displayed a proclivity to grant discharges for certain student loans debts and debtors, potentially […]

COVID-19 and the Service Industry—BarFly (Hopcat) Files for Chapter 11

Potentially more than any other sector, the food and beverage industry has been devastated by the social, physical, and economic side effects of the spread of COVID-19.  For roughly three months, restaurants and bars, which are dependent upon in-person service, were effectively precluded from servicing their clientele, resulting in massive declines in revenue and, for […]

IN THESE TRYING TIMES, KNOW THAT HELP IS OUT THERE AND YOU HAVE OPTIONS

Undoubtedly, this is a challenging time.  Not only are you worried about your family’s health, but the impact of COVID-19 has also likely left you concerned about your financial situation.  The closure of all restaurants and bars has created significant job and income losses for employees.  Employers are likewise hurting, as the CDC and Governor’s […]

CBH receives 2019 Top Lawyers Recognition

2019 Top Lawyers CBH Attorneys recently received  Top Lawyers distinctions by The Grand Rapids Business Journal and Grand Rapids Magazine. The 2019 Top Lawyers award is a peer reviewed recognition honoring excellence in the legal field. CBH Attorneys attorneys that received 2019 Top Attorney awards include: Justin Maxim: Personal Injury April Hulst: Bankruptcy Steve Bylenga: […]