Course Info
An introduction to bankruptcy law, with emphasis on the current Federal Bankruptcy Code. The course includes Chapter 7 (liquidation bankruptcy proceedings), Chapter 11 (business reorganizations), and Chapter 13 (simplified reorganizations for individuals and sole proprietorships). Also considered are various state law debtor-creditor remedies and the impact of bankruptcy on such remedies. Prior enrollment in the UCC and debtor-creditor courses may be helpful but is not mandatory.
Instructor
Prof. Marvin Sicherman is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Case Western Reserve University and a practicing bankruptcy attorney.
Syllabus
The syllabus for your course is available on Canvas.
Textbook
Bankruptcy by Call Number: KF1524.E67 2021ISBN: 9781647080723Publication Date: 2021-01-11Available for the first 2 weeks of classes at eproducts.westacademic.com.
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Study Aids
These study aids are available online. Please click the hyperlinked title to view them. For instructions on how to use the specific platforms, including troubleshooting, please view Andy Dorchak's Study Aids Research Guide.
Examples and Explanations for Bankruptcy and Debtor/Creditor by ISBN: 9781454898405Publication Date: 2018-03-29Available via Aspen Learning Library.
Bankruptcy in a Nutshell by ISBN: 9781647082543Publication Date: 2021-05-24Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Glannon Guide to Bankruptcy by ISBN: 9781543819946Publication Date: 2022-12-15Available via Aspen Learning Library.
Questions and Answers: Bankruptcy by ISBN: 9781531002138Publication Date: 2018-04-01Available via LexisNexis Digital Library.
A Short and Happy Guide to Bankruptcy by ISBN: 9781647083779Publication Date: 2021-05-07Available via West Academic Study Aids.
Understanding Bankruptcy by ISBN: 9781531015022Publication Date: 2019-08-01Available via LexisNexis Digital Library.
CALI
Computer-Aided Legal Instruction (CALI) requires an authorization code to use. If you do not have a CALI account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Quimbee
If you have not registered your Quimbee account, please contact Kieran Layton or the reference desk for assistance.
Audio Guides
Epstein and Nickles's Sum and Substance Audio on Bankruptcy by ISBN: 9780314287373Publication Date: 2013Available via West Academic Study Aids.