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[–] Nighed@sffa.community 26 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Any idea if this is a proper (shut down) bankruptcy, or a get cheaper leases bankruptcy?

[–] wmassingham@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago (3 children)

It's in the article:

New York-based WeWork is considering filing a Chapter 11 petition in New Jersey

[–] Nighed@sffa.community 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

And that's the restructuring one? Does that let them escape or decrease their leases?

(Not familiar with American bankruptcy laws(...or any bankruptcy laws))

[–] wjrii@kbin.social 19 points 1 year ago

Yup, 11 is the restructuring one. Very little will happen automatically, but they will try to renegotiate their leases. In a world where big companies are adjusting to WFH being a norm, though no longer the the norm, this has the feeling of pissing on a house fire. When their Chapter 11 restructuring fails, that's when they'll file for Chapter 7 (liquidation)

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