LAW 602LEC - Bankruptcy

This course focuses on the United States Bankruptcy Code and how it alters the rights and obligations of debtors, creditors, and other parties in interest. During the semester, we will address liquidation and reorganization cases in both the personal and business bankruptcy contexts, with an emphasis on how the Code’s distinct provisions serve the basic policies and goals of bankruptcy law. Specific topics to be discussed may include voluntary and involuntary bankruptcy commencement, eligibility, property of the estate, the automatic stay, avoidance powers, discharge of debts, executory contracts, means testing, and plan confirmation.

Credits: 3