U.S. Bankruptcy Code: Title 11 of the United States Code - The primary source of bankruptcy law in the United States, governing all bankruptcy proceedings
BAPCPA: Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act - Major reform law that amended the Bankruptcy Code to prevent abuse and protect consumers
Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure: Procedural rules that govern bankruptcy proceedings in federal courts
State Insolvency Laws: State-specific regulations governing insolvency proceedings and debtor-creditor relationships
State Probate Codes: Laws governing the administration of estates and distribution of assets within specific states
State Property Laws: State-specific regulations regarding property rights, transfers, and exemptions
State Creditor-Debtor Laws: State laws governing the relationships and rights between creditors and debtors
SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission regulations affecting insolvent entities, particularly relevant for public companies
IRS Regulations: Internal Revenue Service rules governing tax implications of insolvency and debt forgiveness
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including secured transactions and creditor rights
FDCPA: Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - Federal law protecting consumers from abusive debt collection practices
State Tax Authority Requirements: State-specific tax regulations and requirements for insolvent estates
Federal Exemption Laws: Federal laws determining which assets are exempt from creditor claims in bankruptcy
State Exemption Laws: State-specific laws determining which assets are protected from creditor claims
