The Ultimate Legal Dictionary
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Chapter 11
DEFINITION
Bankruptcies are filed under a variety of “chapters” under federal law. In a chapter 11 filing, in contrast to chapter 7, the debtor files a plan of reorganization to pay off creditors and the assets are not liquidated. Chapter 11 is available to businesses and individuals but is more often used by businesses.
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The Ultimate Legal Dictionary
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attorney, paralegal, and law student needs to know when running a law firm.
Admission on Motion
DEFINITION
A process through which a lawyer who has been admitted to practice in one state may obtain the right to practice in another state without having to take another bar examination.
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