Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights

LAW JD 803

This course focuses on corporate reorganization and corporate finance. We will study the legal requirements for reorganization plans under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, as well as the use of going concern sales outside of Chapter 11. We will study important doctrinal issues relating to reorganization of corporate groups, including substantive consolidation and equitable subordination. We will investigate avoidance actions in bankruptcy, including preferences and fraudulent conveyance, and the treatment of pre-bankruptcy contracts. Other topics include the financing of corporate debtors in bankruptcy and workouts and duties to creditors outside of bankruptcy. Finally, we will also introduce and ultimately master some basic tools of corporate finance--present value, expected value, and risk and diversification. PREREQUISITE: Business Fundamentals, Corporations.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Berman LAW 413 TR 2:10 pm-4:10 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 King MW 2:10 pm-4:10 pm

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