Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Doing Business with a Customer in Bankruptcy

May 27, 2022

When a customer files bankruptcy, mechanical contractors face legal and other pitfalls that may affect their business relationship with that customer. MCAA’s Doing Business with a Customer in Bankruptcy reviews each of these to help contractors preserve relationships and protect their  bottom line. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

Topics covered include:

  • Bankruptcy basics
  • Administrative claims for post-bankruptcy sales
  • Continuing to do business with the Chapter 11 debtor
  • Bankruptcy of a general contractor during the job
  • Bond and mechanic’s lien protection
  • Preferential transfers
  • When to consult with legal counsel
  • Other considerations

For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

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