Consumer Bankruptcy

Responding to Complaints in Federal Court: Strategies and Considerations (online CLE Not Available)

Responding to complaints in federal court is a critical aspect of the U.S. legal system. This session will explore the various elements involved in crafting a comprehensive response to a complaint filed in federal court. The panelists will provide an in-depth analysis of the process, strategies and considerations for defendants when addressing allegations brought against them.

$125.00
$125.00

SCOTUS Update

Real Property Nuances in Chapter 13: Post-Petition Property Appreciation and Avoidance Actions

This panel will focus on post-petition accrual of equity in real estate, the recent Supreme Court decision regarding tax violations, preferences, whether direct mortgage payments are considered “payments under the plan.”

$125.00
$125.00

13 or V? Putting Your Debtor in the Right Case

Subchapter V arrived in 2020, offering qualifying individuals a restructuring alternative to standard chapter 11 and chapter 13. So what are consumer bankruptcy lawyers so afraid of?! This panel will review the differences between chapter 13 and subchapter V by looking at eligibility and reporting requirements, estate administration, and the nuanced differences of plan confirmation and discharge in each chapter.

$125.00
$125.00

The Anatomy of Hidden Assets (Including Valuation) in Consumer Cases: From Pre-Filing Considerations to the Evidentiary Process (online CLE Not Available)

The panelists will explore practice pointers professionals should consider when evaluating an individual’s case and assets at the pre-filing and post-filing stages, particularly if there is an inquiry from the case trustee and/or the Office of the U.S. Trustee, and the trial stage if litigation is instituted regarding an asset's value. Participants will learn about typical practice pitfalls when a debtor fails to adequately disclose and value certain assets.

$125.00
$125.00

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) in Consumer Bankruptcy: The “What, Why and How” (online CLE Not Available)

Because of its amorphous nature; making the case for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI&B) is sometimes a difficult one — especially in the context of consumer bankruptcy. While larger law firms and corporations have begun to embrace and incorporate DEI&B initiatives, the influence of DEI&B is far more elusive in the consumer bankruptcy context. This panel will discuss the challenges faced by smaller consumer firms regarding DEI&B and, by explaining the “what, why and how” for DEI&B, will propose possible solutions for creating a more inclusive environment.

$125.00
$125.00

Post-COVID Mortgage Issues in Chapter 13

$125.00
$125.00

Chapter 13 to Sub V: Fear Not, Consumer Attorneys

$125.00
$125.00

Bankruptcy Ethics & Malpractice

$125.00
$125.00
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