This page includes the chart included in Appendix A to the manual, Navigating Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code, that compares Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 provisions; a set of PowerPoint slides developed by
This page includes an annotated list of resources and cases related to the pension and labor issues found in many Chapter 9 cases. Also included are some illustrative pleadings and briefs that help elucidate the issues and competing interests that may be involved.
This page includes an Internet-linked list of the law review articles cited in the manual, Navigating Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code. Also included are PDF versions of select publications that may be of interest.
This page includes local rules and court procedures related to Chapter 9 bankruptcy, as well as information about related state law, including law regarding eligibility to file Chapter 9 bankruptcy.
This page includes documents from several cases related to the debtor’s eligibility to file a Chapter 9 case, including documents from one case that was dismissed based on the debtor’s ineligibility.
Some judges have used mediation in Chapter 9 cases to help the parties reach a consensus, or at least narrow the issues, regarding the plan of adjustment.
This page includes case documents from adversary proceedings filed in connection with a Chapter 9 case. They provide a flavor for the financing and bond issues that are unique to municipalities and thus to Chapter 9. Also included is a list of resources on municipal finance and bonds.
A report to the Cost-Containment Subcommittee of the Court Administration and Case Management Committee on six districts with a currently consolidated district court and bankruptcy court clerk's office and three districts that at one time consolidated their district court and bankruptcy court cle
Consumer Bankruptcy Law: Chapters 7 & 13 describes the statutory framework for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code and analyzes the fundamental issues that arise in bankruptcy litigation.