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Fundamentals of Bankruptcy For Lenders

AFTER ENACTMENT OF THE BANKRUPTCY ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT OF 2005: A NEW WORLD ORDER?

 Presented by Robert H. Chappell, III
and Jennifer J. West

DISCLAIMER: This outline describes only the most fundamental aspects of bankruptcy law, old and new. It is not comprehensive and is intended to provide only an overview. It should not be relied on as authoritative. Questions regarding bankruptcy should be directed to legal counsel.

Enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA)

Fundamental Policies of the Bankruptcy Code

General Principles of Bankruptcy Law

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

  1. Dischargeability Under Chapter 13

Other New Chapter 13 Provisions

Other Important Changes Under BAPCPA

Chapter 12 Bankruptcy

  1. Debtor Eligibility
  2. Discharge

Chapter 11 and Commercial Bankruptcy Practice

  1. Reorganization or Liquidation

For more information or to request a presentation regarding BAPCPA, please contact Spotts Fain attorneys, Robert H. Chappell, III (804) 697-2025 or Jennifer J. West (804) 697-2094.


 

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