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Law of Bankruptcy

6th Edition
Charles Jordan Tabb | Kara J. Bruce | Laura Napoli Coordes
ISBN: 9781636596143
Subject: Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights
Format: Print - Hardbound
Page Count: 1494
Copyright: 2025 | Status: In Stock
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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.


Imprint: West Academic Publishing
Series: Hornbooks
Publication Date: 11/06/2024

Charles Jordan Tabb, University of Illinois College of Law

Kara J. Bruce, University of North Carolina School of Law

Laura Napoli Coordes, Arizona State University College of Law

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  • Significant expansion of Subchapter V coverage.
  • Discussion of notable Supreme Court and circuit court cases including Siegel v. Fitzgerald, In re John Q Hammons Fall 2006 LLC, Bartenwerfer v. Buckley, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians v. Coughlin, City of Chicago v. Fulton, Ultra Petroleum, and many more.
  • Expanded discussion of mass-tort bankruptcies, including recent decisions involving non-debtor releases and Texas-Two Step pre-bankruptcy planning.
  • Discussion of Family Farmer Relief Act and COVID-era relief legislation, as well as DOJ and United States Trustee Program guidance on certain bankruptcy issues.

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