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Chapter 11 Plan Confirmations and Mediation: The Need for Uniformity Under the Bankruptcy Code Matthew Akiba, Barakat + Bossa, PLLC Introduction “[B]ankruptcy itself is a form of alternative dispute resolution.”[1] One would think that alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”), more specifically, mediation, would be regularly employed by all Bankruptcy courts given the cost and time constraints...Read More

By Romy Jurado Florida was one of the first states to lift its COVID-19 lockdown, officially to help businesses recover. But a new law in effect since September 16th may dampen the state’s reputation as a business-friendly environment, fining businesses up to $5,000 for each patron or customer who is required to show proof of...Read More

By Angelique Gulla, Barakat + Bossa Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March of 2020, courts have had to rapidly adapt to the shutdowns that followed by turning to both short and long-term solutions to ensure that the public’s access to our justice system is not hindered. After their initial closings, courts...Read More