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Latest received: Automatic updates. Aspen Publishers. Second edition. c1996-.
Written for the business bankruptcy specialist, this two-volume set offers an unsurpassed compilation of Chapter 11 statute and case law analysis prepared by some of the country's leading bankruptcy experts.
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CCH Inc.. c2005.
"With its recent enactment, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 has created the largest overhaul of the Bankruptcy Code since its enactment in 1978. Many of the provisions from the sweeping changes will soon become effective, so we have assembled the critical information you need today in order to start planning for your clients. The writers at CCH and Aspen Publishers have been closely monitoring the Law in order to provide you with timely and insightful analysis." -publisher's description
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By Epstein, David G. West Academic Publishing. Ninth edition. 2017.
An overview of the commencement, conversion, and dismissal of a bankruptcy case.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Salerno, Thomas J. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business. 2014-.
"Bankruptcy Litigation and Practice: A Practitioner's Guide continues to serve as a comprehensive reference on bankruptcy topics for legal practitioners in all specialities. For the generalist and commercial law practitioner it clarifies basic Bankruptcy Code issues and practical features of bankruptcy litigation including consumer bankruptcies, business and corporate reorganizations, liquidations and personal debt restructuring. For the bankruptcy professional, it serves as a compendium of sophisticated forms and of recent case law and statutory amendments relating to all major bankruptcy topics including the automatic stay, preferences, dischargeability, executory contracts, The Chapter 11 confirmation process, appellate procedures, chapter 13 individual debt restructurings, And The rights and obligations of secured and unsecured creditors. " -publlisher's description
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Latest received: Automatic updates. Aspen Law & Business. 2017-.
"Every step in the business bankruptcy litigation process is covered in Aspen Publishers's Bankruptcy Litigation Manual, from the drafting of the first pleadings through the appellate process. In fact, by making the Bankruptcy Litigation Manual a part of your working library, you not only get detailed coverage of virtually all the topics and issues you must consider in any bankruptcy case, you also get field-tested answers to questions you confront every day" -publisher's description
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By Cara O'Neill. Nolo. 15th edition. 2020.
"Are you considering filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Use this plain-English guide to decide if a Chapter 13 case is right for you. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy explains how the process works, which debts will get discharged at the end of your bankruptcy case, how much you'll pay through your plan, and what you'll have to do to keep your home and car." -publisher's description
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M. Bender. 1981.
This multivolume practice guide covers preparation and filing for bankruptcy proceedings. It also covers trustee appointments and their powers, bankruptcy claims, debtors rights, reorganization, debt adjustment, and the appeals process.
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Latest received: Automatic digital updates. By Collier, William Miller. LexisNexis. 16th ed. /. 2009-.
This multivolume set covers a wide range of bankruptcy topics in-depth. Information includes details on the bankruptcy court system, bankruptcy code provisions, case administration, creditors & debtors, liquidation, reorganization, and the Federal rules of bankruptcy procedure.
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Latest received: 2020 Edition. By Sommer, Henry J. LexisNexis. c2017-.
"The Collier Pamphlet Edition is an indispensable reference for every bankruptcy lawyer. The Pamphlet Edition provides desktop access to the full text of the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure in an easy-to-use, quick-reference format, along with invaluable commentary and case summaries. The commentary and case summaries are written by Collier Editors-in-Chief Alan N. Resnick and Henry J. Sommer." - publisher's description
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Sommer, Henry J. National Consumer Law Center. Twelfth edition. c2016-.
The definitive consumer bankruptcy treatise, updated with the latest case law and Bankruptcy Code, forms, fee schedules, and rules, by Henry Sommer, the nation’s leading author on consumer bankruptcy.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. National Consumer Law Center. 2019-.
This volume is an index guide to the Consumer Law Pleadings that are available on the National Consumer Law Center's website. Please note that the NCLC's website can only be accessed using the library's computers. Pleadings in this index are arranged by type, by subject, by legal claim, and by title. Pleading subjects include advertising, arbitration, attorney fees, bankruptcy, campground membership, collection suits, credit reporting, exempt funds, fringe lending, home improvement, insurance, and many more. Access to the companion website is available from the National Consumer Law Center database.
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By Baird, Douglas. West Academic. 6th ed. 2014.
This text provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of bankruptcy law.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Ginsberg, Robert E. Aspen Publications. 5th ed. 2008-.
The continued rise in bankruptcy filings, in combination with the ongoing effects of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, makes Ginsberg and Martin on Bankruptcy an invaluable resource for every attorney handling bankruptcy issues.
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By Elias, Stephen. Nolo. Twenty-first edition. 2019.
"Guides readers through the bankruptcy process, explaining bankruptcy law requirements and providing line-by-line instructions for filling out the necessary forms." - publisher's description
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By Alderman, Richard M. Lone Star Books. Ninth edition. 2018.
Practical, easy-to-understand answers to questions about divorce, child support, and child custody; credit, bankruptcy, and debt collection; starting a business; leases and tenant rights; small claims court and lawyers; wills and probate; false advertising and warranties; immigration; and more.
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By Tabb, Charles. 3rd ed. 2014.
This comprehensive text provides an exhaustive analysis and discussion of every aspect of bankruptcy law, including an overview of bankruptcy.
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By Tabb, Charles Jordan. West Academic Publishing. Fourth edition. 2016.
"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 relevant Supreme Court cases through the 2015 Term are discussed in depth, including, for example, Stern, Wellness, Arkison, Caulkett, Schwab, Ransom, Lanning, Baker Botts, and many more." - publisher's description
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By O'Neill, Cara. Nolo. Eighth edition. 2019.
Is bankruptcy the right solution to handle your debts? With "The New Bankruptcy" you can determine if bankruptcy will work for you, or if a strategy other than bankruptcy will serve you better. Find out: which debts you can wipe out in bankruptcy; whether you'll lose your home, car, or other property; which type of bankruptcy will work best for you - Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. -- from publisher's web site.
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Henry, Sally M. Aspen Publications. Sixth edition. 2018-.
"This remarkable volume will take your research straight to the pressure points of contemporary confirmation proceedings. Contesting Confirmation was written for attorneys representing secured and unsecured creditors as well as counsel for debtors in possession, committees, trustees, asset purchasers and other participants, and covers a wide variety of substantive issues potentially affecting the strategy and outcome of a creditor's challenge to a debtor's proposed plan of reorginization under Chapter 11." -publisher's description
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By Epstein, David G. Thomson/West. 2nd edition. c2017.
"This book focuses on the material covered in a typical law school course on Bankruptcy. It covers both business and consumer bankruptcy. The book explains basic bankruptcy concepts and then uses those concepts to make code provisions understandable." - publisher's description
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By Leonard, Robin. Nolo. 17th edition. 2019.
"Struggling with Debt? Find solutions here.Get out of debt and rebuild your credit. With the step-by-step guidance in this book, you can regain financial freedom by:stopping debt collector harassment cold, negotiating down your debt with creditors, reducing your student loan payments, creating a healthy financial plan, wiping the slate clean with bankruptcy. Take the first steps toward living debt-free!" - publisher's description
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By LoPucki, Lynn M. Aspen Publishers/Wolters Kluwer. Sixth edition. 2015-.
"This invaluable storehouse of tactical guidance has earned unanimous praise for its practical, expert advice on securing your client's rights and achieving the best possible outcome from the bankruptcy process. Attorneys who are faced with perplexing developments in a case - or are trying to plan ahead and anticipate new developments in a case - can turn with confidence to Strategies for Creditors in Bankruptcy Proceedings to find all the possible solutions to their clients' problems. " -publisher's description
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Latest received: Automatic updates. By Loonin, Deanne. National Consumer Law Center. Sixth edition. 2019-.
This e-book from NCLC details the rights of student loan debtors. It goes over financial hardships and loan deferments, repayment plans, defaulting on a loan, loan discharges, fees, collection actions, and many other related topics.
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National Consumer Law Center. 50th NCLC anniversary edition. 2020.
This guide for consumers provides practical and helpful advice for those dealing with debt collection, vehicle repossessions, foreclosure, collection lawsuits, and more. Available as an e-book online (no login) and in NCLC database (requires login).
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Latest received: Automatic updates. Aspen Publishers. 2019 edition. 2019.
"Tax Planning for Troubled Corporations, by noted tax attorneys Gordon D. Henderson and Stuart J. Goldring, clearly outlines the steps involved in corporate bankruptcy proceedings and examines the tax procedural aspects of bankruptcy. This classic treatise provides crystal clear analysis and guidance for any company considering bankruptcy filing and for tax, financial and legal advisors to such companies. It examines the full gamut of tax aspects, consequences and considerations of bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy restructuring of financially troubled businesses -- from the corporation's initial tax payment and reporting obligations through the claims resolution process, to the payment and discharge of tax claims pursuant to a confirmed Chapter 11 plan." -publisher's description
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