Commentary

Assured, by definition, means certainty, security and confidence. These are the traits that define and guide AIS Legal and the entire AIS Family of Companies. It is our mission to be a reliable, trusted partner that continuously provides premium service to our clients, even during the most unprecedented times. We’ve compiled news, insights and commentary from across the financial services industry to keep you up to date on the latest activities, trends and events impacting your business.

News

5/7/2020

house democrats considering amendments to cares act

Democrats on the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services is circulating a draft of a proposed bill which could amend the CARES Act to provide forbearance and foreclosure moratoriums for all mortgage loans, and for all other purposes.

4/14/2020

National Bankruptcy Committee’s Letter to Congress

The National Bankruptcy Committee’s letter requests congress to consider further legislation to address this unprecedented crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19. Committee members suggestion additional ways in which the Bankruptcy Code can be amended to address these issues.

4/13/2020

US Trustee Program Press Release

In response to COVID-19, the US Trustee Program details quick actions taken to protect public health and ensure effective functioning of the bankruptcy system.

3/27/2020

CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by congress and signed into law by President Trump on March 27th, 2020. This $2 trillion economic package provides fast and direct economic assistance to families, workers, small businesses and preserve jobs in industries adversely impacted by COVID-19.

3/18/2020

Families First Act

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was passed by congress and signed into law by President Trump on March 18th, 2020. This act responds to those impacted by COVID-19 by providing paid sick leave, tax credits, food assistance, unemployment benefits, increase in Medicaid funding and free COVID-19 testing.

INSIGHTS

court report

The AIS Court Report details how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting state and federal courts. Information such as court delays, repossession/suspension details, state shutdowns, court precautions and links to court orders are broken out by state and district. Our team is carefully monitoring critical developments and we will highlight those updates on a daily basis. This report is published at 8:00am CDT Monday through Friday.

Facts & Figures​

COMMENTARY

January 15th, 2021

Supreme Court Holds that Holding Property Isn’t a Stay Violation

January 13th, 2021

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act Signed into Law

January 5th, 2021

AIS Insight Report: December Bankruptcy Status

December 30th, 2020

New COVID-19 Relief Package Provides Updates to Bankruptcy Provisions