A concise and comprehensive edition of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure for quick reference, updated through January 1, 2022. Also includes a statutory supplement of relevant sections of Title 28 of the United States Code. Perfect for your briefcase or desk and a great format for the attorney or law school student who simply needs to refer to the rules.
The 2023 U.S. Bankruptcy Code & Rules Booklet contains the federal court rules (as amended effective December 1, 2022) and U.S. Code sections (current through December 1, 2022, Public Law No. 117-214) essential to U.S. bankruptcy law practice. For students, this publication can be used with all Bankruptcy Law casebooks.Contents include:Complete Title 11, U.S. Code (the Bankruptcy Code).Bankruptcy related provisions in Title 18 (Crimes & Criminal Procedure).Bankruptcy related provisions in Title 26 (Internal Revenue Code).Bankruptcy related provisions in Title 28 (Judiciary & Judicial Procedure).Complete Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.Adopted Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.Bankruptcy Update (summarizing recent changes to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure).Table showing automatic adjustments to dollar amounts in the provisions specified in 11 U.S.C. § 104.Updates in this edition include amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure effective December 1, 2022 amending Rules 1007, 1020, 2009, 2012, 2015, 3002, 3010, 3011, 3014, 3016, 3017.1, 3018, 3019, 5005, 7004, and 8023, and adding new Rule 3017.2. Additional updates include amendments to Title 11 U.S.C. by Public Law 117-151 (the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act), automatic adjustments to certain dollar amounts in Titles 11 & 28 U.S.C. pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 104, and the sunset of certain Covid-19 related bankruptcy relief. See our Updates page for additional information.As amended through December 1, 2022 (Public Law No. 117-214). Light-weight (15 oz), handy paperback size (8.5 x 5.5 inches) fits in any briefcase or purse. Comprehensive index. Cross references between statutory citation and U.S. Code sections. Published in December of each year just after new rule changes take effect.
As amended to December 1, 2022. Relied on by students, professors, and practitioners.Books are printed in size 7 x 10 using fonts of 10 points in size and the text is printed in 1 column.Table of Contents:Part I - Commencement Of Case; Proceedings Relating To Petition And Order For ReliefPart II - Officers And Administration; Notices; Meetings; Examinations; Elections; Attorneys And AccountantsPart III - Claims And Distribution To Creditors And Equity Interest Holders; PlansPart IV - The Debtor: Duties And BenefitsPart V - Courts And ClerksPart VI - Collection And Liquidation Of The EstatePart VII - Adversary ProceedingsPart VIII - Appeals To District Court Or Bankruptcy Appellate PanelPart IX - General Provisions[Part X - United States Trustees] (Abrogated Apr. 30, 1991, Eff. Aug. 1, 1991)
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New book purchase includes complimentary digital access to the eBook. This statutory supplement can be used with any law school bankruptcy casebook. The 2023 edition includes the current Bankruptcy Code and related provisions of titles 18 and 28 of the United States Code, including the current bankruptcy court fee schedule, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, selected Official Forms and Director's Bankruptcy Forms, related uniform laws, and the federal tax lien statute. The 2023 edition differs from the 2022 edition in several respects. It eliminates the often-lengthy legislative history that followed each statutory section, which makes it easier to locate relevant material. Other changes include: Updates to the dollar amounts in the Code The Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act amendments to the Code The most recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure The 2022 amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code for those selected provisions included in the supplement Editorial notes explaining when various temporary amendments to the Code expire The 2022 amendments to selected Official Bankruptcy Forms, including accompanying Committee Notes explaining the changes An expanded selection of Director's Bankruptcy Forms A streamlined index
