'Lubben provides a concise academic analysis of American business insolvency law for students and practitioners. He presents historical and topic-specific approaches to a body of law that goes beyond a basic understanding of federal bankruptcy law. His purpose in writing the book is to share his exploration of the vast array of state and federal insolvency laws, from Nevada's insolvent campgrounds law to the Dodd–Frank Act. His reader-friendly content includes such helpful information as an explanation of a partnership law concept called the 'jingle rule'. It also includes historical trivia: at the time the 1898 Bankruptcy Act was passed, with the exception of the Civil War period, the primary activities of the federal government had been to operate the post office and collect tariffs. Much of the book covers examples of insolvencies not covered under the current Bankruptcy Code.' E. G. Ferris, Choice
Introduction; 1. Why business insolvency?; 2. The federal law of business insolvency; 3. State business insolvency law; 4. Financial institutions under federal law; 5. State financial institution insolvency law; 6. Looking for patterns; 7. Avenues for reform.