This guide is meant to help you find laws and information on bankruptcy issues; the goal is to provide useful (but not exhaustive) resources. Research requires analysis and synthesis of information, and no one resource will likely provide sufficient information or data on any given topic.
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The Administrative Office of the US Courts has an overview of Bankruptcy Basics, including summaries of the process, the differences between chapters 7, 11, and 13, and a glossary for your review.
For many of the databases in this guide, you will need your Harvard University ID and PIN. For others, you may need to register to gain access. If you have any trouble accessing a database, please contact the library.
Access is available on the Harvard Law School campus. Off-campus access is available to current HLS affiliates and controlled by Harvard Key.
BankruptcyData.com is a resource that provides detailed information on business bankruptcy filings and liquidations. It offers access to bankruptcy case summaries, court documents, and financial data, facilitating in-depth research and analysis. This database supports academic and legal research by delivering up-to-date insights and historical data on corporate bankruptcies, helping scholars and practitioners understand trends and outcomes in bankruptcy law.
Find current news, cases, analysis, and monitoring of bankruptcy topics from these resources.
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