Inside Bankruptcy Law

This text provides a succinct general overview of bankruptcy law and creditors' rights issues. For the second edition, Martin (law, U. of New Mexico) and Tama, an attorney working in private practice, have updated the text with the latest case law developments and changed the relevant financial information to reflect the most recent data available. The 20 chapters are divided into two sections, consumer bankruptcy and business reorganization, and cover everything from the treatment of secured claims, to property exemptions, and the chapter 11 process. Each chapter includes tools designed to reinforce the text's lessons including a frequently asked questions section, a list of bolded key terms, and graphics meant to assist in visual learning. This text is a well-organized and concise resource for general legal practitioners or law students interested in a primer on bankruptcy law. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)