History and Nature of Bankruptcy in the United States
Historical evolution of the treatment of insolvency, from criminal punishment to a universal foreclosure of assets. Freedom from the prohibition of impairment of contracts to enable cancellation and re-composition of debts. Due process restrictions, jurisdictional and constitutional infirmities of the present system in the US .

Written by Edilberto Berríos-Pérez.

 

 

 

 

 

Puerto Rico's Construction Industry:
Its importance, problems, and the causes of its present crisis

The construction industry is of such vital importance that most other industrial activities simply fade in comparison. In every country in the world, the construction environment normally comprises more than half of the total national capital investment and represents as much as 10% of GNP.

Puerto Rico’s construction sector is not devoid of these roles. Yet the truth is that it is falling behind in its duties and responsibilities: it’s an industry in crisis.

Article published in the Caribbean Business Magazine (Expert Series), page 4 - 5.

Written by Edilberto Berríos-Pérez.


 









 


Government needs to become a facilitator...

Cleaning up the ‘pipeline’ of projects now stuck in the tangle of government red tape essential; government officials accept private sector proposal of project-specific task forces to get them approved NOW.

 A Caribbean Business Article, written by Carlos Márquez.

 

 

 

 

 

Declaration de Incumplimiento

La medida más drástica que una parte puede tomar bajo un contrato es declarar en incumplimiento…

Written by Edilberto Berríos-Pérez.


 

 

 

 

El Arbitraje y la renuncia a derechos fundamentales 
(Primera parte)

En Puerto Rico, con demasiada frecuencia, se adopta el arbitraje como mecanismo para resolver controversias sin considerar las consecuencias tan trascendentales que éste conlleva...

Written by Edilberto Berríos-Pérez.


 


 

 


 

El Arbitraje y la renuncia a derechos fundamentales 
(Segunda parte)

En síntesis, la forma en que se aplica la Ley de Arbitraje por los árbitros y por los tribunales resulta en una amplia privación de derechos fundamentales...

Written by Edilberto Berríos-Pérez.





 

 

 

Crisis Management Expertise

All crises generally share a similar profile. Normally, a crisis is a decisive moment and a turning point in a given situation. It takes a clear, firm and shrewd stewardship to lead in such times of turmoil and be able to attain a positive solution and optimum results...

Written by Edilberto Berríos-Pérez.

 

 

 

 

 

ÉTICA EN LA INDUSTRIA DE LA CONSRUCCIÓN

El tema de la ética empresarial y profesional ha tomado marcada relevancia como resultado de los conocidos escándalos relacionados con empresas multinacionales tales como Enron, WorldCom, Arthur Andersen y otras. Sin duda, los eventos Relacionados …

Written by Edilberto Berríos-Pérez.

 

 

 

 

 

Successfully Represent Your Clients With Proven Bankruptcy Strategies

  • Review recent updates and judicial rulings pertaining to bankruptcy law.

  • Gain a solid understanding of the bankruptcy litigation process.

  • Understand creditors’ rights: effectively represent your clients and resolve your cases.

  • Learn what constitutes a bankruptcy estate.

  • Understand the difference between adversary proceedings and contested matters.

  • Identify the impact means testing has on bankruptcy cases.

  • Effectively determine which chapter debtors need to file under.

Presented by NBI, Edilberto Berríos-Pérez. Fernando E. Longo-Quiñones and Jean Philip Gauthier
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Issues (Final rev).pdf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


EL ABUSO DE DERECHOS EN TIEMPOS DE CRISIS ECONÓMICA

¿Se puede abusar de un derecho? A primera vista, parece un contrasentido que, teniéndose un derecho que se puede desplegar, sea erróneo utilizarlo dentro de algún contexto …

Written by Edilberto Berríos-Pérez.

 

 

 

 

 

La Mora Creditoria

¿Cómo pretender crear y poner envigor una ley del estado con el fin de revocar una ley física (p.ej., la ley de la gravedad)?  Semejante pretensión es un absurdo.  Sin embargo, tal incoherencia sirve para
ilustrar las limitaciones insuperables que enfrentan los hombres y los gobiernos, en múltiples niveles y diferentes grados,…

Written by Edilberto Berríos-Pérez.

 

 

 

 

 
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