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Introduction to Bankruptcy Basics

The master class on bankruptcy principles covers such key concepts as the constitutional basis of bankruptcy law, the role of the Bankruptcy Code…

Automatic Stay

Bankruptcy Judge Deborah Thorne explains the automatic stay, a key provision in the Bankruptcy Code that protects debtors from creditor actions…

Executory Contracts

Tom Salerno, a lawyer with more than 40 years of experience in bankruptcy and restructuring, discusses executory contracts in bankruptcy. He…

Preferential Transfers

Bankruptcy Judge Dan Collins discusses preferential transfers and transfer avoidance in a master class. He explains that preferential transfers…

Claims Discharge

Bankruptcy Judge Deborah Thorne explains the concept of claims and discharge in bankruptcy. Claims are broadly defined in § 1015 of the…

General Bankruptcy Ethics

Bankruptcy Judge Dan Collins discusses the importance of ethics in bankruptcy law, emphasizing the need for lawyers to adhere to the Rules of…

Fraudulent (Voidable) Transfers

Thomas Salerno discusses the concept of voidable transfers. Focusing on five areas: fraudulent transfers, charitable contributions, unperfected…