This intensive course provides a fundamental understanding of the U.S. business bankruptcy system, focusing primarily on Chapter 11 reorganizations. Navigate the lifecycle of a case, from the initial pre-filing assessment and the immediate impact of the automatic stay, through the critical "First Day" motions, the tools available to both debtors and creditors, and the essentials of the plan confirmation process. Gain the essential procedural knowledge needed to competently advise clients who are facing - or are owed money by - an insolvent business. Register today! Discover the foundational laws and critical pre-filing due diligence for distressed businesses. Leverage "First Day" motions, DIP financing, and contract powers for operational viability. Gain strategies to protect creditor rights, lift the stay, and defend against avoidance actions. Navigate plan confirmation requirements. Clarify mandatory ethics rules for conflicts of interest in business bankruptcy.
