Business Reorganization in Bankruptcy

This course develops issues arising in Chapter 11 business reorganization bankruptcy cases. Pieces of the puzzle include an overview of the Bankruptcy Code; understanding secured, unsecured and priority claims; property of the estate; the automatic stay; use, sale or lease of property; executory contracts; avoidance powers of the trustee or debtor in possession, substantive consolidation or joint administration; negotiation and confirmation of a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization; allowance, disallowance and equitable subordination of claims; and ethical issues.