Research Guides: Bankruptcy Research Guide: Study Aids

West Academic Study Aids

Bankruptcy Law in a Nutshell (West Academic) This classic student text, used by tens of thousands of law students for almost 50 years, has been revised to reflect changes in the Bankruptcy Code, changes in case law, changes in bankruptcy practices, and changes in bankruptcy casebooks. For example, there is a Chapter on new Subdivision V which affects most small business cases and a new separate Chapter on Section 363 Sales which affects most large business cases. Today's bankruptcy courses are now much more than just the avoiding powers, and discharge. As bankruptcy classes have become more comprehensive, students have found this short book even more helpful in comprehending reading assignments, contributing to class discussions, and answering exam questions.
Bankruptcy Law Stories (West Academic) Questionable axiom of Butner v. United States / Barry E. Adler -- Timbers of Inwood Forest, the economics of rent, and the evolving dynamics of Chapter 11 / Edward R. Morrison -- Termination rights in bankruptcy: the story of Stephen Perlman v. Catapult Entertainment, Inc. / George G. Triantis -- Supreme Court, the Solicitor General and bankruptcy: BFP v. Resolution Trust Corporation / Ronald J. Mann -- Valuation of collateral / Alan Schwartz -- Story of Patterson: plainly protecting pensions / Mechele Dickerson -- Story of Case v. Los Angeles Lumber Products: old equity holders and the reorganized corporation / Robert K. Rasmussen -- Story of Saybrook: defining the limits of debtor-in-possession financing / David A. Skeel -- Story of Johns Manville Corporation: the intersection of bankruptcy and mass torts / G. Marcus Cole and David C. Thompson -- Maxwell case / John A.E. Pottow
Black Letter Outline on Bankruptcy and Related Law (West Academic) overage includes: Extrajudicial collection devices Judicial debt collection Fraudulent transfers Creditors with special rights Debtor's state law remedies and the Collective Creditor Act Commencement, conversion, and dismissal of a bankruptcy case Stay of collection actions Property of the estate Exemptions A Text Correlation Chart outline is cross-referenced to the leading casebooks on creditors’ rights and bankruptcy.
Elements of Bankruptcy (West Academic) Widely cited and authoritative, Elements of Bankruptcy provides a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of bankruptcy law. In addition to covering foundational questions such as the fresh start for individuals, property of the estate, executory contracts, adequate protection, preferences, and fraudulent conveyances, this book also covers such cutting-edge issues such as debtor-in-possession financing, plan support agreements, carve-outs, credit-bidding, and first-day orders. The sixth edition also takes stock of the developments in bankruptcy in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, including the rise of municipal bankruptcies in Detroit and elsewhere, as well as developments from the Supreme Court, including the fallout from Stern v. Marshall and Executive Benefits Insurance Agency v. Arkison.
Principles of Bankruptcy Law (West Academic) 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.
A Short & Happy Guide to Bankruptcy (West Academic) The authors focus on explaining the key concepts or building blocks that apply in any type of bankruptcy case, and then help you see those concepts in action in cases under the different chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, in proceedings ranging from individual consumer debtors in Chapter 7 or 13 to Fortune 500 Corporations in Chapter 11.
Sum and Substance Audio on Bankruptcy (West Academic) Sum & Substance Audio Series provide you with dynamic lectures from gifted law professors whose years of teaching experience enable them to express even the most complex ideas clearly and succinctly. Also provided are exam tips to maximize your performance. These audio lectures are time saving, convenient and effective.

Lexis OverDrive Study Aids

Understanding Bankruptcy (Lexis OverDrive) This book provides a detailed introduction to bankruptcy and related state and federal debtor-creditor law. It is equally useful in an introductory Creditors' Rights course that emphasizes bankruptcy; a free-standing Bankruptcy course; or an advanced course in Chapter 11 Reorganization. It provides an ample explanation of the issues likely to arise in any of these courses, specifically including issues raised by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. It is also a useful and inexpensive single-volume guide for new and experienced bankruptcy practitioners.
Mastering Bankruptcy (Lexis OverDrive) Mastering Bankruptcy is a succinct, practical guide to the intricacies of Title 11 of the United States Code. Functional in approach, it describes the operation of the general, administrative and estate management and maximization provisions of chapters 1, 3, and 5 of the Bankruptcy Code and their interaction with one another, and then turns to the operative chapters of the Code (7, 9, 11, 12, and 13) to describe how these provisions are deployed in liquidation, rehabilitation, and reorganization cases.
Questions & Answers: Bankruptcy (Lexis OverDrive) The multiple choice and short answer questions in Questions & Answers: Bankruptcy test not only students' knowledge of the bankruptcy code but also their knowledge of how the code occasionally intersects with other related sources of law such as Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code as well as various parts of state property and family law.

Aspen Study Aids

Casenote Legal Briefs for Debtors and Creditors Keyed to Warren, Westbrook, Porter, and Pottow, Eigth Edition (Aspen) Each Casenote includes expert case summaries, which include the black letter law, facts, majority opinion, concurrences, and dissents, as well as analysis of the case. There is a Casenote for you! With dozens of Casenote Legal Briefs, you can find the Casenote to work with your assigned casebook and give you the extra understanding of all cases Casenotes in 1L subjects include a Quick Course Outline to help you understand the relationships between course topics.
Friedman's Practice Series for Bankruptcy, Second Edition (Aspen) Friedman's Practice Series is keyed to exam preparation with real law school essay exams, model answers, multiple choice questions and academic analysis, and offers students insights into writing essay exams in core courses.
Glannon Guide to Bankruptcy, Fifth Edition (Aspen) A powerful combination of well-written explanations, multiple-choice questions, analysis, and exam-taking tips, THE GLANNON GUIDE TO BANKRUPTCY: Learning Bankruptcy Through Multiple-Choice Questions and Analysis prepares you to take any type of exam in a bankruptcy course. Daniel Keating and Nathalie Martin (the holder of the Frederick M. Hart Chair in Consumer and Clinical Law, the only chair in the nation dedicated to issues relevant to consumers and consumer protection) present a thoughtful review of course content—and, in the process, show you how to effectively analyze and answer exam questions.
Inside Bankruptcy: What Matters and Why, Second Edition (Aspen) With dynamic learning features and visual aids, the Inside Series helps you make the most of your study time, throughout the semester and as you prepare for the final. Unlike heavily abridged treatises, the Inside Series is carefully written in a concise, straightforward style that clearly identifies the essential components of the law and how they fit together. You can quickly learn what is important and why. Overviews and Tables of Contents in each chapter act as a roadmap to guide you through topics, showing you how each relates to the larger legal framework. FAQs clarify points of law and help you avoid common mistakes and misconceptions. Sidebars give fascinating additional detail from legal history, policy, famous cases and more. The graphic design supports your visual learning, and features such as bolded key terms, summaries, and Connections help reinforce your understanding while giving you ample opportunity for self-review.
Examples & Explanations for Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor, Eighth Edition (Aspen) This book will help law students master fundamental federal bankruptcy and state debtor-creditor concepts and rules, which will help them succeed in upper-level bankruptcy/debtor-creditor courses; and it will also give them a leg up when they encounter bankruptcy in other areas, such as family law, taxation, real estate, business organizations, secured transactions, torts, and others.

CALI Lessons

Executory Contracts in Bankruptcy (CALI Lesson) Executory contracts behave idiosyncratically in bankruptcy. They may be assets or liabilities, depending on their terms. Understanding their treatment by the bankruptcy code and the courts is key.
Fraudulent Transfers I - Types (CALI Lesson) The lesson covers the 2014 Uniform Voidable Transactions Act (a slightly amended Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act) and section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code. Two subsequent lessons cover (a) defenses and (b) the application of fraudulent transfer law to Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs).
Fraudulent Transfers II - Defenses (CALI Lesson) The lesson covers the remedies, defenses, and limitations under the 2014 Uniform Voidable Transactions Act (a slightly amended Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act) and sections 548 and 550 of the Bankruptcy Code. A previous lesson covered the types of fraudulent or voidable transfers generally. A subsequent third lesson covers the application of fraudulent transfer law to Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs).
Fraudulent Transfers III - Leveraged Buyouts (CALI Lesson) The is the third lesson on voidable or fraudulent transfers under the 2014 Uniform Voidable Transactions Act (a slightly amended Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act) and section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code. This lesson deals with applications in leveraged buyouts (LBOs). The previous two lessons covered (I) the types of transactions that are voidable; and (II) remedies and defenses.