Edward Morrison : Courses and Seminars
Bankruptcy and Reorganization: The Federal Bankruptcy Code
LAWS 73601
This course surveys the Federal Bankruptcy Code, including individual bankruptcy and corporate reorganization. Topics include the rights of creditors in bankruptcy, the individual's right to discharge, the relationship between bankruptcy law and state law, the treatment of executory contracts, bankruptcy planning, and the restructuring of corporations in Chapter 11.
Final grades will be based on a proctored, three-hour examination.
Open to MBA students.
Spring 2014
Edward Morrison
Contracts
LAWS 30511
This course, offered over two sequential quarters, is an introduction to commercial and consumer law and lays the foundation for advanced study in commercial transactions, corporations, bankruptcy law, restitution, consumer credit, insurance, labor and employment law, and investment securities. Substantively, the Contracts course deals with how contracts are formed, which contracts are valid, when a contract has been breached and the various remedies for breach, including damages, specific performance, and restitution. The course is also designed to introduce students to legal methodology, particularly common law reasoning and incrementalism.
The student's grade is based on a proctored, four-hour final examination.
Spring 2014
Edward Morrison
Corporate Reorganizations Under Chapter 11
LAWS 43702
This seminar will explore a variety of issues that arise in corporate reorganizations. The focus will be on exploring the intersection between the Bankruptcy Code and its underlying policies and the practical reality of managing the company’s business in Chapter 11. Readings will consist of case hypotheticals; case law; articles (both academic and “practice oriented”); and pleadings, briefs and orders from “real world” Chapter 11 cases.
The grade is based on class participation and a major paper, which may satisfy the writing project (WP) requirement. A previous class in bankruptcy is recommended but not required. Douglas Baird's Elements of Bankruptcy is recommended (especially for those with no previous bankruptcy experience) but not required.
The instructor is Judge Christopher Sontchi of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Judge Sontchi is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge Sontchi was in private practice concentrating on corporate reorganizations under Chapter 11.
Spring 2014
Christopher Sontchi, Edward Morrison
