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9781684673100 - Bankruptcy Bussel 11th Edition

The Eleventh Edition of Bankruptcy by Bussel, Skeel, and Harner provides a comprehensive examination of bankruptcy law as developed under the Bankruptcy Code over the past four decades, incorporating the latest amendments, including the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 and the CARES Act of 2020.

This edition reflects the growing relevance of bankruptcy law in addressing the economic challenges following the 2020 pandemic. Judge Harner joins Professors Bussel and Skeel in updating this cornerstone text, combining meticulously chosen principal cases, insightful notes, and engaging problems to explore contemporary law while linking it to bankruptcy’s historical foundations and ongoing policy debates.

Key Updates in the Eleventh Edition:

• Refreshed Notes and Problems:
  Existing content has been updated, and new problems integrate recent authorities to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Reform Discussions:
  Includes analysis of ongoing reforms in sale and reorganization provisions, including the new Subchapter V for small businesses.
• Transnational Developments:
  Updated materials on Chapter 15 address its maturity and its role in responding to challenges like insolvent multinational corporate groups and Brexit.
• Jurisdictional Progress:
  Tracks the jurisdictional reset prompted by Stern v. Marshall.
• Integrated Case Law:
  Incorporates recent rulings on executory contracts (Tempnology), avoiding powers (Merit Management and Tribune), and structured dismissals (Jevic).

While expanding coverage of these critical developments, the Eleventh Edition maintains the manageable size and format that have made it a trusted resource for students and instructors alike.

9781684673100 - Bankruptcy Bussel 11th Edition