Exactly, and that is exactly what i said yesterday. No way in a billion years did they send out letters to their clients telling them they are planning to go bk. NO WAY AT ALL. Can you say "certain jail time".
I believe it is possible in certain circumstances to inform clients or those who one intends to deal with that a bankruptcy may occur, such as a letter of intent.
While a different circumstance the link below shows that feelers may be put out for various reasons. Nobody here is sure of the reasons or plan thus cannot make a determination as to the legality of what may or may not be coming down the pike.