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ADV BANKRUPTCY RES SEM-PART I
(BANKRUPTCY LAW - 1020)
(3 credits)
This seminar is devoted entirely to the preparation by the student of a Master's thesis. The professor will work closely with each student as the student selects the topic, performs the research and writes the thesis. The professor will also assist in the process of obtaining a publication commitment for the completed thesis and in arranging the panel of experts who will hear the defense of the thesis. There will be individual meetings for each student with the professor on a bi-weekly basis and approximately six meetings of the entire seminar to discuss student progress and to analyze the subject matter of each thesis. Each student will have an outside mentor who is an expert in the subject area of the thesis, who will review the work during the drafting stage and provide suggestions and additional direction. Open to LL.M. students only.
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ADV BANKRUPTCY RES SEM-PART II
(BANKRUPTCY LAW - 1030)
(3 credits)
This seminar is devoted entirely to the preparation by the student of a Master's thesis. The professor will work closely with each student as the student selects the topic, performs the research and writes the thesis. The professor will also assist in the process of obtaining a publication commitment for the completed thesis and in arranging the panel of experts who will hear the defense of the thesis. There will be individual meetings for each student with the professor on a bi-weekly basis and approximately six meetings of the entire seminar to discuss student progress and to analyze the subject matter of each thesis. Each student will have an outside mentor who is an expert in the subject area of the thesis, who will review the work during the drafting stage and provide suggestions and additional direction. Open to LL.M. students only.
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BANK. ETHICS,FRAUD&MALPRACTICE
(BANKRUPTCY LAW - 1040)
(2 credits)
This course deals with three related and troublesome issues in bankruptcy practice. The course will cover the specific and somewhat conflicting provisions of the Bankruptcy Code dealing with ethics, as well as conflicts arising in representation of debtors-in-possession, and professional responsibility in the context of major bankruptcy cases. Bankruptcy fraud situations and malpractice issues will be analyzed. Prerequisite for J.D. students: Creditors' Rights and Professional Responsibility.
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BANKRUPTCY THEORY SEMINAR
(BANKRUPTCY LAW - 2000)
(1 credits)
This course examines the theoretical underpinnings and goals of bankruptcy law. It will analyze the conflict between the goal of providing the debtor with a "fresh start" and the goal of maximizing return to creditors, and whether the resolution should vary with the type of case. These and other questions will be examined from the perspective of the attorney, the judge, and the client in the context of specific bankruptcy issues. There will be guest speakers representing different positions in the bankruptcy spectrum. Prerequisite for J.D. students: Creditors' Rights.
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CREDITORS' RIGHTS
(BANKRUPTCY LAW - 1000)
(3 credits)
This course deals with proceedings to enforce judgments, problems with respect of fraudulent conveyances, alternatives to bankruptcy, and a complete analysis of the Bankruptcy Code. Grades are based upon a final examination.
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SECURED TRANS. & BANKRUPTCY
(BANKRUPTCY LAW - 3010)
(2 credits)
This course will examine the effect of bankruptcy on the rights of creditors holding UCC Article 9 security interests in assets of a debtor. Topics will include the impact of the automatic stay on foreclosure rights; limitations on the post-petition effectiveness of security agreements; the estate's ability to use and sell collateral; the estate's ability to avoid security interests; and the treatment and modification of secured claims in bankruptcy. Prerequisite for J.D. students: Creditors' Rights.
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SECURED TRANSACTIONS
(BUSINESS AND FINANCE LAW - 2050)
(3 credits)
In a secured transaction, a borrower gives the lender rights in the borrower's personal property in the event that the loan is not repaid. This course provides broad coverage of the primary pertinent statute, Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, but also gives attention to key related provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. Grades are based upon a final examination.