This title provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on understanding bankruptcy trends and challenges during the current volatile market. Featuring partners and directors from some of the nation's leading law and financial consulting firms, this book guides the reader through changes to the Bankruptcy Code, influential case law, creditor strategies and rights, alternatives to bankruptcy, and methods for effective litigation. These experts also give tips on managing client misconceptions about bankruptcy, developing an effective reorganization plan, understanding industry-specific bankruptcy issues, and looking at bankruptcy in emerging and development markets.