Bankruptcy in the Time of COVID-19
Part 2 in "Law in the Time of Covid-19"
Series with Columbia Law School
Given the impact of the pandemic, many consumers and companies face the threat of insolvency. In part 2 of this 3-part series, Professor Edward Morrison explains what is new in the bankruptcy rules and how the existing laws can be used to mitigate the financial fallout from the crisis. Morrison also explains under what circumstances a Chapter 7, 11, or 13 proceeding may be appropriate for consumers or businesses.
ABOUT "LAW IN THE TIME OF COVID-19"
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its social, political, and economic effects, members of the Columbia Law School faculty came together in March 2020 to publish an ebook to help identify the key legal issues and provide guidance to policy makers. Spearheaded by Professor Katharina Pistor, leading Columbia Law professors explore COVID’s impact on all facets of our lives, including contracts, elections, bankruptcy, child welfare, the gig economy, and prisoners’ rights.
Additional Resource: Law in the Time of COVID-19 Ebook
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Part 2 in "Law in the Time of Covid-19"
Series with Columbia Law School
Given the impact of the pandemic, many consumers and companies face the threat of insolvency. In part 2 of this 3-part series, Professor Edward Morrison explains what is new in the bankruptcy rules and how the existing laws can be used to mitigate the financial fallout from the crisis. Morrison also explains under what circumstances a Chapter 7, 11, or 13 proceeding may be appropriate for consumers or businesses.
ABOUT "LAW IN THE TIME OF COVID-19"
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its social, political, and economic effects, members of the Columbia Law School faculty came together in March 2020 to publish an ebook to help identify the key legal issues and provide guidance to policy makers. Spearheaded by Professor Katharina Pistor, leading Columbia Law professors explore COVID’s impact on all facets of our lives, including contracts, elections, bankruptcy, child welfare, the gig economy, and prisoners’ rights.
Additional Resource: Law in the Time of COVID-19 Ebook
- APPROVED FOR:
-
AZ: General : 0.5
CA: General : 0.5
CT: General : 0.5
NY: Areas of Professional Practice : 0.5
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