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Corporate Restructuring: Bankruptcy Reorganizations (667-1)

Instructors

Clinton William Francis
312/503-6484
LM221

Meeting Info

Rubloff Building 339: Thurs 6:30PM - 9:30PM

Overview of class

Knowledge of law and practice associated with the initial capitalization and eventual financial demise of a corporation traveling the landmark events of the enterprise's Chapter 11 reorganization, including negotiations, contract drafting, litigation, judicial motions, and court appearances.

Class Materials (Required)

All materials are provided via Canvas.

Class Materials (Suggested)

Class Topic
1 Introduction
2 Capitalization of new acquisition
3 Creditor Rights & Priority Disputes
4 Suppliers and Statutory Liens
5 Insolvency and the Duties & Obligations of Directors and Officers
6 Bankruptcy Petition & Automatic Stay
7 Cash Collateral & Debtor In Possession Financing
8 Executory Contracts
9 Duties of Trustee, Utilities & Professional Compensation
10 Strong Arm & Voidable Preference Actions
11 Fraudulent Conveyance & Equitable Subordination
12 Reorganization Plan
13 Plan Confirmation

Class Notes

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Class Attributes

Satisfies Experiential Learning degree req
Business/Corporate transactions an element

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: MSL Students are not eligible to enroll