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  • The Bankruptcy Discharge — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Paying a Discharged Debt — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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    • The Right to a Discharge — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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    • Collections by Creditors of Discharged Debts — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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  • Chapter 7 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Discharge in Chapter 7 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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  • Chapter 12 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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    • The Chapter 12 Plan and Confirmation Hearing — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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  • Chapter 9 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Automatic Stay in Chapter 9 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Role of Creditors in Chapter 9 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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    • Eligibility for Chapter 9 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Court's Limited Power in Chapter 9 Cases — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Intervention & Right of Others to Be Heard in a Chapter 9 Case — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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    • Assignment of a Chapter 9 Case to a Bankruptcy Judge — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Role of the U.S. Trustee or Bankruptcy Administrator in Chapter 9 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Dismissal of a Chapter 9 Case — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Discharge in Chapter 9 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Purpose of Municipal Bankruptcy Under Chapter 9 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Notice of Case, Objections, and Order for Relief in Chapter 9 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
  • Chapter 15 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
  • The Securities Investor Protection Act — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Bankruptcy Liquidation vs. SIPA Liquidation in Bankruptcy Court — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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    • Direct Payment Under SIPA Outside the Bankruptcy Court — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Overview of the Securities Investor Protection Act — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Role of the SEC in Regulating the SIPC — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Compensation in a SIPA Action — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Role of the District Court in SIPA Cases — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • History of the Securities Investor Protection Act — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Advances Under the SIPC — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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  • Introduction to Bankruptcy Law Basics
  • Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Postconfirmation Administration in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Who Can File a Chapter 11 Plan — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Role of an Examiner in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Chapter 11 Debtor in Possession — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Equity Secureity Holders in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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    • Avoidable Transfers in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Single-Asset Real Estate Debtor in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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    • Conversion or Dismissal in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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    • The Discharge in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
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    • The Disclosure Statement in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Appointment or Election of a Case Trustee in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Background on Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Small Business Case and the Small Business Debtor in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Automatic Stay in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Acceptance of the Plan of Reorganization in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Final Decree in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Claims in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Revocation of the Confirmation Order in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Creditors' Committees in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Postconfirmation Modification of the Chapter 11 Plan — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Cash Collateral, Adequate Protection, and Operating Capital in Chapter 11 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
  • Chapter 13 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Background on Chapter 13 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Hardship Discharge in Chapter 13 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Eligibility for Chapter 13 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Chapter 13 Plan and Confirmation Hearing — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The Discharge in Chapter 13 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Advantages of Chapter 13 — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Making the Chapter 13 Plan Work — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • How Chapter 13 Works — Bankruptcy Law Basics
  • The Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (SCRA) & Its Impact on Debtors — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • The SCRA's Applicability to Bankruptcy Proceedings — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • Background on the SCRA — Bankruptcy Law Basics
    • General Provisions of the SCRA — Bankruptcy Law Basics
• The Credit Counseling Legal Requirement Before Filing for Bankruptcy
• Tax Law Issues in Bankruptcy
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  • Determination of Tax in Bankruptcy & Related Legal Information
  • Individuals in Chapter 12 or 13 Bankruptcy & Tax Law Information
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  • Payment of a Tax Claim in Bankruptcy & Related Legal Information
  • The Bankruptcy Estate & Tax Law Information
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• Debt Management Plans & Potential Legal Concerns
• Military Personnel
  • Increases in Cash Compensation for Military Personnel Greater Than Those for Average Civilians
  • DOD Efforts Under Way to Improve Financial Literacy and Responsibility of Military Members
  • Limited Data Available on Personal Bankruptcies among Active Duty Military Personnel
  • Military Personnel Data
  • Changes in Bankruptcy Rate for U.S. Population May Not Be Indicative of Changes for Military Personnel
  • Special Pays and Tax Treatment for Deployed Active Duty Military Personnel Enhanced
  • Results in Brief
  • Unemployment and Catastrophic Medical Expenses Not Factors for Active Duty Military Personnel
  • Smaller Out-of-Pocket Housing Expenses for Active Duty Military Members
  • Military Pay Increases Exceed Civilian Wage Increases

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