Bankruptcy code

Laws governing bankruptcy proceedings for corporations, municipalities, and individuals. Enacted through the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978.

Bankruptcy Code

A comprehensive law governing bankruptcy in a country or other jurisdiction. In the United States, the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 forms the current bankruptcy code. It provides for three main types of bankruptcy. Chapter 7 provides for liquidation of a business and discharge of debts. Chapter 11 allows corporations to continue operations after reorganization. Chapter 13 restructures debt but does not forgive it.

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Global credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service on Thursday said India's bankruptcy code boosts creditors bargaining power against big borrowers.

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Meanwhile, there is generally a separation between the applicability of the Bankruptcy Code and debt collection laws, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C.

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