Joint administration

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000125",
  "term": "Joint administration",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A court-approved mechanism under which two or more cases of related debtors can be administered together for procedural purposes, as specified in Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 1015.Assuming no conflicts of interest, these separate businesses or individuals may be permitted to hire the same professionals, schedule joint hearings, file a joint plan, etc.",
  "references": [
    "U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/joint-administration/"
}