Renewing a commitment to preparing students to become effective paralegals in
all aspects of Bankruptcy, the Seventh Edition of this popular text
offers important developments in recent bankruptcy law, expanded coverage of
means testing, and enhanced pedagogy. In an illuminating overview of the
Bankruptcy Code and Rules, respected author David L. Buchbinder provides
step-by-step guidance through the paralegal’s role at every stage of the
Bankruptcy proceeding.
A hit with instructors and students, Basic Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals
features:
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focused coverage of Bankruptcy that hones in on what students need to
know to become effective paralegals in all aspects of Bankruptcy:
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consumer representation
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creditor representation
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assisting with the handling of a Chapter 11 case
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a clear overview of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules
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step-by-step guidance through the paralegal’s role at every stage
of a Bankruptcy proceeding
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a practical orientation to completing bankruptcy documentation and the time
limits on those documents
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thorough pedagogy that includes:
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examples
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checklists of procedures
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summaries of the law
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discussion questions
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practice exercises
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Forms Manual on an accompanying CD-ROM
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detailed Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank
Updated to reflect developing case law interpreting the Bankruptcy Abuse
Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) and other changes in
Bankruptcy Law, the Seventh Edition also provides:
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two new chapters devoted entirely to means testing: one chapter presents a
substantive discussion of means testing and the second chapter gives a tutorial
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Practice Pointers, a new teaching device, are integrated throughout the
text
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Practice Exercises are now included throughout the book
Timely and up-to-date, the Seventh Edition of Basic Bankruptcy Law
for Paralegals comes with a complete teaching package that will complement
the pedagogy, coverage, and clarity of this highly effective text.
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Introduction: Paralegals and the Bankruptcy System
Part I. History and Introduction
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A Short History of Bankruptcy
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Introduction to the Bankruptcy Code
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Filing a Petition
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Chapter 1 — General Provisions
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"Needs Based Bankruptcy" or Means Testing
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Useful Definitions—Section 101
Part II. Debtor Relief
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Overview of Chapter 7
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Conversion and Dismissal
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Exemption
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Trustees, Examiners, and Creditors Committees
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Preparing a Proceeding for a Trustee
Part III. Bankruptcy Litigation
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The Automatic Stay — 11 U.S.C. §362
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Objections to Discharge and Dischargeability of Debts
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Property of the Estate and Turnover Complaints
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Avoiding Powers—Introduction
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Avoidable Preferences—11 U.S.C. §547
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Fraudulent and Postpetition Transfers
Part IV. Liquidation and Claims
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Use, Sale, or Lease of Property
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Executory Contracts and Leases
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Miscellaneous Provisions Regarding Property of the Estate
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Claims
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Administration
Part V. Reorganization Proceedings
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Chapter 13: Reorganization Proceedings
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Chapter 11: Introduction and Administration
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Chapter 11: Elements of a Plan
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Chapter 11: Plan Confirmation
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Chapter 12: Reorganization Proceedings
Part VI. Review
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Introduction to Courts and Jurisdiction
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Statements and Schedules Tutorial
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Means Testing Tutorial
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Researching Bankruptcy Issues
Appendix 1. Noticed Motions and Ex Parte Application
Appendix 2. Documents and Deadlines
Glossary Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Table of Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure
Table of Secondary Authorities Index
