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Large database of legal materials. HeinOnline is known for its extensive collection of law journals, but it also contains many primary law and legislative history sources such as state and federal session laws, the United States Code, Supreme Court opinions and the U.S. Serial Set, and world constitutions. HeinOnline also contains many specialized collections, including collections focused on capital punishment, immigration law, the history of international law, and gun legislation and regulation in America.
Gale OneFile: LegalTrac This link opens in a new window
An index of articles in hundreds of law reviews, legal newspapers, and bar association journals in the U.S. and abroad since 1980. Search by subject or keyword.
Index to Foreign Legal Periodicals (HeinOnline) This link opens in a new window
A subject index to selected international and comparative law journals and essays. Covers 1984 to present.
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LexisNexis is an online resource that features access to legal, business, and news sources. A researcher can search Cases, Court Records, Legislative Codes, Legal News, Wire Services, Newspapers, Public Records, and more through LexisNexis. A personal username and password are necessary for this site.
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Online legal research service providing access to a large collection of statutes, case law, treatises, and journal articles, as well as current news articles and business information. A personal username and password are necessary for this site.

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Introductory and Key Resources

Collier on Bankruptcy by Collier Staff
Call Number: KF 1524 .C6 1996- Tables
ISBN: 0820512192
Publication Date: 1979-01-01
Analyzing the Bankruptcy Code and Rules of the USA, this work examines the changes made by the 1994 Act and the system of jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases. The text also includes: a collection of forms; a volume of State Exemption Provisions; primary source and Legislative History relating to enactment of the Bankruptcy Code and all subsequent amendments; and a volume covering bankruptcy taxation issues. updates).
Principles of Bankruptcy Law by David Epstein; Steve Nickles
Call Number: KF 1524.85.E663 2016
ISBN: 9781634596220
Publication Date: 2016-12-13
This book focuses on the material covered in a typical law school course on Bankruptcy. It covers both business and consumer bankruptcy. The book explains basic bankruptcy concepts and then uses those concepts to make code provisions understandable.
Bankruptcy and Related Law by David G. Epstein
Call Number: KF 1501.E67 2013
ISBN: 9780314279132
Publication Date: 2012-11-02
This classic student text, used by tens of thousands of law students for over 40 years, has been revised to reflect changes in caselaw, changes in bankruptcy practices, and changes in bankruptcy casebooks. Today's bankruptcy courses are now much more than just the automatic stay, avoiding powers, and discharge. As bankruptcy classes have become more comprehensive, more students have found that this book helps them better comprehend reading assignments, class discussions, and exam questions.

Recommended Subscription Resources

These are resources to which the Hunter Law Library or the Harold B. Lee Library has purchased a subscription. Most subscription licenses require off-campus access to be limited to BYU law students and faculty. Other patrons are welcome to use many of these resources by visiting the library premises.

ABI/INFORM (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
For business and industry research. ABI/INFORM provides coverage of hundreds of periodicals including The Economist and The Wall Street Journal (1984-present). It also has market and industry reports, business cases, and conference proceedings.
Bankruptcy Data This link opens in a new window
A database of PACER filings and other bankruptcy information for companies that goes back to the 1980s with lots of data analysis tools and extra features. If you are part of the law community and interested in using Bankruptcy Data for large data downloads, email haighti@law.byu.edu.

Bankruptcy Law News (Bloomberg Law)
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Coverage of the latest bankruptcy law news stories
Bankruptcy Practice Center (Bloomberg Law)
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Bankruptcy code, case law, guidance, sample documents, recent filings, and more.
VitalLaw Bankruptcy Law Suite
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The Bankruptcy Code, cases including the newest developments, related laws, and state exemptions.

Selected Electronic Resources

Bankruptcy Desk Guide
Available electronically via Westlaw Next (password required).

Bankruptcy Law Reporter
Available electronically via Westlaw Next (password required).

Bankruptcy Service. Lawyers Edition
Available electronically via Westlaw Next (password required).

Collier Bankruptcy Case Update
Available electronically via Westlaw Next (password required).

Ginsberg & Martin on Bankruptcy
Available electronically via Westlaw Next (password required).

Treatises

Collier on Bankruptcy by William Miller Collier
Call Number: Reserve Reading Room KF 1524 .C6
Publication Date: 1979-
Title must be used on-site.
Norton Bankruptcy Law and Practice
Call Number: KF 1524 .N67 2008-
Publication Date: 2008-

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