Misdemeanor - An offense punishable by one year of imprisonment or less. See also felony.⏎
Interrogatories - A form of discovery consisting of written questions to be answered in writing and under oath.⏎
Joint administration - A court-approved mechanism under which two or more cases can be administered together. (Assuming no conflicts of interest, these separate businesses or individuals can pool their resources, hire the same professionals, etc.)⏎
Fresh start - The characterization of a debtor's status after bankruptcy, i.e., free of most debts. (Giving debtors a fresh start is one purpose of the Bankruptcy Code.)⏎