Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Strategies : Leading Lawyers on Navigating the Chapter 9 Filing Process, Counseling Municipalities, and Analyzing Recent Trends and Cases (Inside the Minds)

• ISBN13: 9780314279316
• ISBN10: 0314279318
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-10-01
• Publisher: West Group

Summary

Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Strategies provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on the statute that allows municipalities to reorganize under the Bankruptcy Code. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, this book guides the reader through the basic principles and factors that any attorney or client venturing into a Chapter 9 case, either in a creditor or debtor capacity, must understand and evaluate before setting forth. These authors explore proven strategies for the Chapter 9 process, including deciphering the filing requirements, weighing the benefits and risks, assembling and confirming a plan of adjustment, and dealing with diverse and inconclusive state laws. From Orange County and Vallejo to Central Falls and New York City Off-Track Betting Corp., these top lawyers also analyze the intricacies of notable Chapter 9 cases and predict what entities may seek Chapter 9 protection in the future. Finally, these leaders discuss the role of the bankruptcy court in a Chapter 9, tips for working effectively with municipal clients, and the future of Chapter 9 legislation. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this contentious field. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Chapter 9 Bankruptcy: Restructuring Municipalities in Financial Distress	p. 7
State Law Authorization for a Chapter 9 Filing	p. 35
Understanding Chapter 9 in Today's Economic Environment	p. 49
Chapter 9 As A Remedy for Financially Stressed Municipalities	p. 67
Chapter 9 and Municipal Health Care Bankruptcy: A Collision and Evolution of Bankruptcy Code Provisions	p. 87
Deploying the "Prepackaged" Plan of Adjustments in Chapter 9	p. 107
A "Time Out" for Municipalities: The Recent Workings of Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code	p. 133
Chapter 9: A Big Stick, Rarely Used	p. 153
Examining Chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcy Cases	p. 173
A Practical Guide to Chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcy	p. 203
Appendices	p. 233
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