Law of Bankruptcy

An exhaustive analysis and discussion of every aspect of bankruptcy law, including an overview of bankruptcy; invoking bankruptcy relief; the automatic stay; jurisdiction and procedure; property of the estate; trustee’s avoiding powers; payment of claims; executory contracts and unexpired leases; exemptions; discharge; and more.

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This comprehensive text provides an exhaustive analysis and discussion of every aspect of bankruptcy law, including an overview of bankruptcy; invoking bankruptcy relief (with a very detailed explanation of the means test); the automatic stay; jurisdiction and procedure; property of the estate; trustee's avoiding powers; payment of claims; executory contracts and unexpired leases; exemptions; discharge; reorganization under Chapter 11; debt adjustments under Chapter 13; debt adjustments under Chapter 12; and cross-border cases under Chapter 15. The 2005 BAPCPA amendments and the extensive case law thereunder are explained and critiqued. All legislation through the spring of 2024 is discussed, including the 2019 SBRA and the 2020 CARES Act. All relevant Supreme Court cases through the 2023 Term are discussed in depth.