Business Law

1. Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law
   1. Types of Bankruptcy
      1. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
         1. Liquidation Process
            1. Appointment of Trustee
            2. Collection and Sale of Non-Exempt Assets
            3. Priority of Claims
            4. Discharge of Debts
         2. Eligibility Criteria
            1. Means Test
            2. Credit Counseling Requirement
      2. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
         1. Reorganization Process
            1. Debtor in Possession (DIP)
            2. Plan of Reorganization
            3. Automatic Stay
            4. Confirmation of Plan and Cramdown
         2. Role of Creditors' Committees
            1. Secured vs. Unsecured Creditors
            2. Voting on Reorganization Plan
      3. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
         1. Repayment Plans
            1. Creation and Approval of Plan
            2. Duration and Modification of Plan
            3. Role of Trustee in Monitoring
         2. Eligibility Requirements
            1. Debt Limits
            2. Regular Income Requirement
   2. Insolvency Proceedings and Restructuring
      1. Voluntary vs. Involuntary Insolvency
         1. Filing Procedures for Businesses
         2. Legal Implications and Outcomes
      2. Financial Restructuring
         1. Debt Restructuring Strategies
         2. Equity Financing Solutions
      3. Corporate Restructuring
         1. Downsizing and Realignment
         2. Sale of Assets and Divisions
   3. Creditor Rights
      1. Secured vs. Unsecured Creditors
         1. Prioritization and Recovery
         2. Security Interests
      2. Automatic Stay Provisions
         1. Scope and Limitations
         2. Relief from Stay
      3. Creditors' Meetings and Committees
         1. Representation and Voting Rights
         2. Influence on Debtor's Plans
      4. Collecting on Debts
         1. Post-Bankruptcy Collection
         2. Claims and Proof of Claim Requirements
   4. Legal and Regulatory Framework
      1. Bankruptcy Code and Rules
         1. Historical Development
         2. Key Provisions and Amendments
      2. Role of Bankruptcy Courts
         1. Jurisdiction and Authority
         2. Judges and Trustees
      3. Impact of Bankruptcy on Stakeholders
         1. Debtors
         2. Creditors
         3. Employees and Shareholders
   5. International Aspects of Bankruptcy
      1. Cross-Border Insolvency
         1. Recognition of Foreign Proceedings
         2. Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency
      2. Differences in National Insolvency Laws
         1. Comparative Analysis
         2. Harmonization Efforts
   6. Recent Trends and Challenges
      1. Impact of Economic Cycles
         1. Increase in Filings During Recessions
         2. Sector-Specific Trends
      2. Emerging Challenges
         1. Digital and Tech Companies
         2. Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) Considerations