Local bankruptcies up 65% in 2020; FieldPoint Petroleum is latest

Austin-area bankruptcy courts recorded one business filing during the week that ended July 3. Year to date through July 3, the court recorded 38 Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 business bankruptcy filings, a 65% increase from the same span the prior year. Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection typically provides for the liquidation of a business’ assets to satisfy creditor claims, while Chapter 11 protection enables a business to restructure its creditor obligations with the goal to remain a going concern.

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