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Seventeen substantial papers presented at an innovative 1991 conference to study and discuss corporate distressed restructurings and bankruptcies, including bankruptcy costs and distressed firm values, investing and trading, and strategic issues. ... Read more

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A Real Snore But Worth The Extra Effort
This book is a collection of academic papers on the subject of corporate bankruptcy and distress. The writers present an excellent but somewhat repetitive body of information in a very passive manner. As such, the book is a real snore! So if you choose to read it, drink an extra large Starbucks coffee and bear down. I found reading it well worth the effort. Given the real human issues, hardships, brinkmanship, and huge volume of case work involved in bankruptcy and distress, the subject matter could have been presented in a much more entertaining manner.

Too Academic
The book is a composite of ideas presented at a conference, is far too academic and fails to capture the concept of "Investment Opportunities" as the title suggests. Although information and data regarding the violation of absolute priority is interesting it is repeated over and over again by different authors. Repeative information is a problem since each chapter is a discussion by a different author.

Too dated and theoretical to be practical use
This book was originally published in 1991. The reprint has not been updated so the material is very dated. I found little of practical use in this book and would recommend Bankruptcy Investing by Ben Branch instead. ... Read more

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If one of the1.5 million people and businesses that declare bankruptcy this year owes you money, there's still a chance you can get it back. But how do you win if your attorney charges more than it's worth to recoup your loss?

Answer: Skip the lawyer's fees and read Getting Paid. Whether you're a business person, ex-spouse or employee, Getting Paid takes you through the process of getting what you're owed. Find out how to:

*examine bankruptcy papers

*file and defend your claim

*get paid for secured claims 

*file basic motions and complaints

*expose a "bad" bankruptcy

*uncover hidden assets

*minimize future losses

*and much more

Armed with Getting Paid's plain-English legal information and step-by-step instructions, you can dramatically increase your chances of getting some -- if not all -- of your money back! ... Read more

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Organized crime is renowned for its code of silence; the unavailability of material from government investigative agencies due to its sensitive nature makes the task of the researcher difficult indeed.

One source, which was used as the basis for the preparation of this case study, is court testimony - both criminal and civil - in cases involving suspected organized crime figures.

The task of using such sources is a tedious one.In excess of 8,000 pages of narrative testimony were read to prepare this paper, but the source adds an important measure to the further understanding of organized crime and its method of operation. ... Read more

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Do you have financial problems?Now you can save hundreds of dollars in legal fees by preparing your own bankruptcy.And it's perfectly legal to prepare and file your own bankruptcy without a lawyer.

Under Bankruptcy Law you can eliminate most debts and equitably adjust most secured obligations.You may also be able to stop foreclosure, repossessions, and wage garnishments.

The Bankruptcy Kit shows you how to prepare and file your own Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and also contains the forms necessary to file Chapter 11 Reorganization or Chapter 13 Wage Earner Plan. ... Read more

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Recent economic downturns has transformed the American dream of owning a business into a virtual nightmare for many American business owners who are experiencing serious financial troubles.Filled with strategies, explanations, forms, worksheets, and acomprehensive glossary of terms, The Business Turnaround and Bankruptcy Kit offers help and provides business owners with the hope to save their company.

Too often business owners who are in financial trouble are not familiar with the variety of options that exist for saving their company.Refusing to face facts and waiting to select the best option could be costly.In the Business Turnaround and Bankruptcy Kit nationally renowned bankruptcy attorney, John Ventura offers advice about which option to select, whether it be Chapter 7 turnaround/workout (liquidation) or Chapter 11 bankruptcy(reorganization).Ventura also provides valuable information and tools for owners of small to medium-sized businesses looking to navigate through difficult financial situations. ... Read more

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For accurately assessing one's financial options
The Business Turnaround & Bankruptcy Kit is a solidly presented guide for accurately assessing one's financial options when considering the possibility of declaring bankruptcy. Written by professional bankruptcy attorney John Ventura, The Business Turnaround & Bankruptcy Kit offers signs for recognizing serious business trouble, advice for finding quality professional help with one's business financing (recommending that one should never attempt to handle a turnaround or a bankruptcy by oneself), techniques for dealing effectively with insistent creditors and anxious employees, and much more. If you are contemplating bankruptcy for your business enterprise, then give serious attention to John Ventura's The Business Turnaround & Bankruptcy Kit. ... Read more

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ConsumerBankruptcy and Overindebtedness is an emerging field throughout the world. This book provides a comparative appraisal of global developments in this area.It willbeone of the first book length publications focusing on comparative consumer bankruptcy and overindebtedness.Itcombines theoretical and empirical studies of bankruptcy regimes and consumer credit in civilian and common law jurisdictions as well as exploring current reform trends.The book will be of interest to academics, policymakers and law reformers as well as to practitioners. ... Read more

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Must have!
I checked this book out of the library and after reading it, decided it was a book I had to have on my shelf or else no other patrons would get to read it because I'd keep on renewing it! It includes all the basics of writing magazine articles, including: deciding your target audience and magazine, research, writing query letters and what to include in the query package, writing proposals, protocol for working with editors, manuscript formats, writing the article, and the business side, including contracts and rights. Straight forward, clear and concise writing that gives you the information you need in a logical order. Published in 2000 and is up to date with email query and submission information. Other how-to books on magazine article writing average $14.95, but even at $19.95 I still think it was worth every penny. Very highly recommended! ... Read more

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This coursebook takes a finance-oriented approach to corporate bankruptcy and can be used either in basic Bankruptcy courses (that do not attend to individual bankruptcy) or in advanced Bankruptcy courses.The student will learn not only the major elements of corporate reorganization in chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, but also the major facets of bankruptcy that influence financing transactions. The hidden message behind these materials is how to understand complex financial deal-making and how to integrate finance with law, in the context of bankruptcy. ... Read more

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Practical Bankruptcy Law for Paralegals is the textbook that meets all the needs of paralegal students exploring the topic of bankruptcy as it relates to their future profession. It presents this sometimes-complex subject in a straightforward manner. The text explores why bankruptcy law covers what it does, the written and unwritten rules of procedure that guide how the substantive law of bankruptcy is implemented and the necessary tools for mastering the procedural labyrinth of bankruptcy practice. Tools include timelines, checklists, analysis aids, sample forms and pleadings. The text addresses the issue of ethics and, in fact, addresses this subject at the end of each chapter in a feature called Ethics Pointer. ... Read more

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This casebook is an authoritative introduction to bankruptcy. Case studies, case notes, and examples illustrate points under consideration. Thought-provoking questions generate classroom discussion and hone students' legal reasoning. Students reap the benefit of the author's expert opinions, insight, and experience. Representative topics include the individual debtor, corporate reorganizations, and claims, property of the state, and the "Strong-Arm Powers." ... Read more

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Disappointing, chapters poorly organized...
This book addresses all the right topics. That's why it gets three stars.

Unfortunately, each individual chapter is so poorly organized that it's hard to follow the author's argument. The author's style is simply too discursive, too casual. Topics that should be divided by a subheading blend together. Where does one thought end and another begin? Typos further distract the reader. See for instance page 136, "The insolvency test is based on the idea that when a firm's assets are greater than its assets..." The word "liabilities" should replace one of the "assets" in this sentence. Lastly, the author, an academic, cites all sorts of cases that might have pedagogic value or be of historical interest but which have been qualified by subsequent judgments. They are no longer leading cases and, so, this book is of limited value as a desk reference.

If you are a lawyer, I would recommend reading the legislation instead of buying this book. Chapter 11 is only about 100 pages (with annotations), half the length of this book. Other Chapters of Title 11 are even shorter. You can download the Bankruptcy Code for free along with the rest of the US Code if you are so inclined.

Marvin Chirelstein's text on income tax (also from the Concepts & Insights Series) does a much better job of introducing the reader to sophisticated subject matter. I give it 5 stars.

Outstanding introduction to bankruptcy law
At once rigorous yet lucid, comprehensive yet short, this is one of the best introductions to bankruptcy law out there. The author masterfully surveys the case law and the logical structure of each of the key areas of bankruptcy law.

One of the best features of the book is its structure of individual chapters dedicated to important parts of the law like Bankruptcy Estate, Claims against the Estate, Executory Contracts, Fraudelent Conveyance, Preferences, DIPs, etc. Each chapter is no more than 20 pages, allowing the reader to get a very good birds-eye view of each topic.

While this is a high-level survey of the law, it is still one of the best books to read to develop a framework to tackle the more detailed aspects of the law. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a solid introduction to this field. ... Read more

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The thousands of mergers, acquisitions, and start-ups that have characterized the past ten years of business have created an increasing number of corporations in financial trouble: specifically, a shortage of venture capital or quick cash. Consequently, bankruptcy protection is now viewed as a strategic move to protect corporations from their creditors and allow them to reorganize. Bankruptcy and Insolvency Taxation, Third Edition provides the answers to the questions financial managers will have on the tax aspects of "the bankruptcy strategy." ... Read more

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Scared to answer the phone (or even open the mail) because you're behind on your mortgage, taxes or other bills? Are creditors threatening foreclosure or repossession?

Here's the answer!

*Get out of debt without losing your property

*Stop mounting fees and interest

*Design an affordable repayment plan

*Stop garnishments, attachments and foreclosure

*Make a new start

If you're at risk of losing property, or if you have overwhelming debts that can't be eliminated in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Chapter 13 can offer a solution. It enables you to reorganize your debts into a repayment plan you can afford, without losing any property.

In this compassionate and comprehensive guide, personal finance experts Robin Leonard takes you through the entire Chapter 13 process, step by step, and shows you how to:

*determine if you qualify for Chapter 13 bankruptcy

*calculate the total amount of your debts and income

*complete the official bankruptcy forms

*devise a Chapter 13 repayment plan

*file your forms with the bankruptcy court

*stop a house foreclosure, make up missed mortgage payments and get back on track

*pay off your tax debt

*pay off your student loan, child support or alimony arrears

*modify your plan when problems come up

*represent yourself in bankruptcy court

*deal with unexpected changes such as new debt, missed payments, loss of income

The 6th edition is completely revised and updated -- it provides the latest legal documents and provides current bankruptcy-exemption laws for your state. Whether you work with a lawyer or file on your own, you'll find the information you need to take charge of your debts in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.

This book covers bankruptcies that seek repayment of personal debt under Chapter 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy code. It does not cover cancellation of debt (Chapter 7) or business or farm bankruptcies. For Individual Chapter 7 bankruptcy, see Nolo's How to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. ... Read more

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Good job
The author did a good job organizing the information in this book.

I would also recommend Surviving Financial Disasters by Tiffany R. Love which comes with a CD ROM and actual sample court documents from someone who has been there and done that. Also tells what to expect after you filed your papers.

This is another great one,
This book also showed me how to MOtions and I feel like I can now do a motion for anything. Another great one for nolo. ... Read more

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Presents an analysis of the debtor/creditor relationship before bankruptcy, state-created alternatives to bankruptcy, bankruptcy procedure, as well as the aspects of collecting and distributing property once the bankruptcy process has begun. Discover how the debtor is protected once the matter is filed with the bankruptcy courts. Reveals alternatives to liquidation bankruptcy. A must-have for the student wishing to have a comprehensive and insightful analysis of bankruptcy and creditor rights. ... Read more

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POWERFUL READING!!!!
The world we live in is dependent on credit and this book gives a very insightful and tremendously useful guidance in understanding the laws that governs our financial rights. ... Read more

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An estimated ten percent of bankruptcy cases involve some kind of abuse or fraud. Since launching Operation Total Disclosure in 1992, the U.S. Department of Justice has endeavored to send the message that bankruptcy fraud will not be tolerated. Bankruptcy judges and trustees are required to report suspected bankruptcy crimes to a U.S. attorney. The decision to prosecute is based on the level of loss or injury, the existence of sufficient evidence, and the clarity of the law.In some cases, civil penalties for fraud are deemed sufficient to punish and deter. ... Read more

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From A Lawyer's Perspective
Bankruptcy Crimes provides a wake-up call to the bankruptcy bar that there may be criminal law consequences based on their advice given and actions taken in the planning and conduct of a bankruptcy case. In an easy to read and well organized format, Bankruptcy Crimes provides bankruptcy practitioners with an authoritative primer of what they need to know and what they need to advise their clients in order to avoid running afoul of the criminal rules that govern the conduct of those who participate in bankruptcy cases. An outstanding career both in and out of government has made Stephanie Wickouski equally conversant with the federal bankruptcy and criminal codes and enabled her in Bankruptcy Crimes to provide unique legal insights and real world advice for lawyers confronting criminal law questions in the bankruptcy context. Bankruptcy Crimes is an essential reference tool for lawyers representing clients accused of bankruptcy crimes, for bankruptcy fiduciaries charged with notifying law enforcement of criminal conduct and for lawyers seeking practical guidance for the difficult legal and ethical issues they often face in advising clients in financially distressed situations. ... Read more

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Corporate bankruptcy is a defining characteristic of the market economy. It encapsulates the fundamental conflict between capital and labor. But, with one or two notable exceptions, the political and social dynamics of bankruptcy law and practice have been largely overlooked by sociolegal scholars. This book remedies that neglect. It compares key English and American insolvency laws to identify those underlying political forces that established corporate bankruptcy law on both sides of the Atlantic. Also, it shows how and why corporate insolvency regulation is the creation of the lawyers who interpret and administer it. This book will be welcomed as an important sociological study, for it advances our understanding of how substantive law results from conflicts among the professionals who help to make it. ... Read more