Avoiding Postpetition Avoidance

Section 549 of the Bankruptcy Code is a statutory cause of action that permits the avoidance of transfers of estate property, which are made after the bankruptcy case is commenced. Check out this practice note for information on when a postpetition transfer may be avoided under Section 549.

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