Chapter 11
noun
: bankruptcy as provided under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code which governs corporate reorganization
filed for Chapter 11
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The dispute arose after Cole filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which triggered an automatic stay—a legal protection that prevents creditors from seizing property while bankruptcy proceedings are ongoing.
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Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The bill amends Article 2 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia which outlines penalties for obstructing roads.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Cole filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February.
—Mike Jordan, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Glosslab was founded as a nail salon concept in 2018, but filed for Chapter 11 in December 2024.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The bill amends Article 2 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia which outlines penalties for obstructing roads.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Cole filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February.
—Mike Jordan, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Glosslab was founded as a nail salon concept in 2018, but filed for Chapter 11 in December 2024.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Chapter 11.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chapter%2011. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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