As we enter year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of new Chapter 11 cases being commenced has slowed to a trickle. But the cycle will turn again. There are always companies that lose a major customer, fail to adapt to new technology, or suffer from poor management. Debt burden is another major issue. And when interest rates go up, which they will, excess leverage will be exposed... Originally published in Wealth Management Real Estate (WMRE), July 19, 2021....By: Lowenstein Sandler LLP.