EBooks
Selected content from ABI publications and reports
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Student Loan Discharge
It isn't easy to discharge student loans in bankruptcy, but it isn't impossible either. (Part of a free book...details inside!)
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Retail Bankruptcies
Why are so many retail companies facing financial distress — and is there any end in sight? (Part of a free book...details inside!)
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Introduction to Consumer Bankruptcy
This introduction to consumer bankruptcy, excerpted from ABI's recent book, covers the basic structure and key points of a consumer debtor case.
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What Can Enron and Adelphia Teach About Valuing Fraudulent Companies?
One of the components of the definition of “fair market value” is having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts.
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Conducting a §363 Sale
The debtor and potential bidders must consider many issues prior to commencing or participating in §363 sales. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the most important factors to consider.
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How to Write an Effective Expert Report
Doing a great forensic fraud analysis is meaningless unless the findings are reported effectively. Learn from the pros how to do it right the first time.
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Why Are My Favorite Restaurants Closing?
Last year saw the most major restaurant chains closing since the recession. An expert panel offers some reasons why.
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Buying a Failing Health Care Company (Or Getting Rid of One)
An excerpt from ABI Health Care Insolvency Manual detailing the purchase or sale of a troubled health care company.
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Energy Bankruptcies
Oil and gas companies have seen some of the highest rates of restructuring in the past several years. Several commentators discuss the outlook for the industry.
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CFPB, or Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
From a 2015 session at the Detroit Consumer Bankruptcy Conference, a comprehensive overview of debt collection practices.
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What Makes First Day Motions So Important?
The outcome of first day motions can have a huge impact on how a bankruptcy case gets decided. Read about some of the most common matters to consider.
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What Does Your Judge Really Think?
Nine questions and nine honest answers from bankruptcy judges around the country, from pet peeves to “worst objections.”
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Credit Bidding's Impact on Professional Fees
Absent clear contractual language, disputes can develop over the amount of compensation that financial professionals are entitled to during a credit bidding procedure.
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Litigating a Fraudulent Conveyance Claim
Given the potential value of fraudulent conveyance claims, an often-litigated issue is who has the standing (or ability) to bring the litigation.
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When Mediation Should Be Considered
Mediation won't resolve all bankruptcy-related conflicts, but sometimes it can be the right tool to get the best outcome for everyone involved.
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Initial Lessons After Harris v. Viegelahn
What is the mechanism and manner by which the debtor’s counsel can be paid all or a portion of their fees in a case converted from chapter 13 to chapter 7?
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The Foreign Representative and the Start of a Chapter 15 Case
Understanding the role of the Foreign Representative is the key to a successful Chapter 15 case.
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