Bankruptcy Practice: Chapter 11 Reorganizations
and Sales of Businesses (S)

This seminar will examine Chapter 11 from the point of view of attorneys for all participants in the process. It is designed to provide the student with knowledge of the uses of Chapter 11, the parties involved in a Chapter 11 proceeding, the substantive law governing Chapter 11 and the Plan of Reorganization process. This seminar will explore avoidance actions, executory contracts including those dealing with real estate, equipment and intellectual property, the increasing use of Chapter 11 as a vehicle to accomplish the sale of businesses and the “cram down” of creditors to accomplish confirmation of Plans of Reorganization. Also to be considered are the impact of changes in judicial, legislative and societal attitudes on the restructuring process.

There will be no reading assignment for the first meeting. Grades will depend primarily on one (1) research paper which will be required of each student. Grades will be adjusted to account for class participation.