Long-Term Care Operator Petersen Health Care Plans to Sell Facilities Amid Bankruptcy Challenge

Peoria, Illinois – Long-term care operator Petersen Health Care has announced plans to sell off portions of its facilities after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, which currently operates almost 100 senior care facilities in the rural Midwest, is burdened with nearly $300 million in debt, including millions of dollars owed in loans that resulted in eight Petersen-run facilities in Illinois being placed in receivership. To aid in its restructuring efforts, Petersen secured a $45 million bankruptcy loan with the goal of maintaining operations to preserve the value of its facilities and generate additional … Read more

Amos Miller Fights for Freedom to Sell Raw Milk Products Beyond Pennsylvania, Asserts Commonwealth’s Commerce Authority Overreach

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Amos Miller, a Pennsylvania farmer, is seeking a court order that would allow him to sell his products outside the state. Miller’s lawyers argue that the current ban on sales, imposed by the Commonwealth, exceeds its authority in regulating commerce in other states. They believe this restriction would cause irreparable harm to Miller, his business, and his customers. Moreover, Miller’s legal team is requesting a clause in the court order that explicitly disavows his connection to a website falsely claiming to sell his products and orders the website owner to cease … Read more

New California Law Gives Homeowners the Option to Sell Accessory Dwelling Units Separately, Sparking Debate on Affordable Housing

San Diego, California – As 2022 begins, several new laws are taking effect that directly impact accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as granny flats or backyard homes. One notable law, AB 1033, grants cities the option to allow homeowners to sell their ADUs separately from the main house. The reception to this law is mixed, with some championing the opportunity it provides for affordable housing, while others express concerns. Raphael Perez, Chair of the Casita Coalition, an organization advocating for the construction of more smaller, affordable housing, supports the idea of selling ADUs separately. … Read more