Consumer Debt

NO CLE - The Counterintuitive Outcomes of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Submitted by mlukban on Thu, 2022-02-03 17:39

Bankruptcy filings fell dramatically during this latest recession and pandemic. The practice of law, especially insolvency law, was (temporarily?) upended. This panel will explore how the past might inform future filings.

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NO CLE - We Really Do CARES: Mortgages, Moratoriums, Modifications and In re Kinney

Submitted by mlukban on Wed, 2022-02-02 13:16

This panel will discuss new movements in foreclosure practices and procedures post-COVID-19, much ado about In re Kinney, dealing with mortgage payment issues at the end of a chapter 13 plan, Rule 3002.1 concerns and remedies, whether to forbear or not to forbear, and implications of COVID-19 forbearance relief options and bankruptcy.

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NO CLE - Circuit and District Court Splits on Important Bankruptcy Issues with Bill Rochelle & Friends

Submitted by mlukban on Tue, 2022-01-18 17:46

Join ABI Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle as he hosts a panel of bankruptcy judges to discuss circuit splits on important bankruptcy issues. Back again from the Annual Spring Meeting, this attendee-favorite panel will be presented in a fun game show format, where judges will vote to resolve the issues before they reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

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NO CLE - NCBJ Micro Topic Salon 7: Student Loan Litigation In Bankruptcy

Submitted by mlukban on Thu, 2022-01-06 13:49

This will be a lively discussion of the latest cases involving student loan dischargeability and issues related to litigating in this area, including what constitutes “undue hardship”, the Brunner Test, consideration of income-based repayment programs and other related topics.

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NO CLE - NCBJ Micro Topic Salon 11: Keeping Consumer Bankruptcy Appeals on Track

Submitted by mlukban on Wed, 2022-01-05 14:35

This session will discuss how to get your consumer bankruptcy appeal across the finish line. We’ll cover strategic considerations, common pitfalls (e.g., standing, finality, mootness) and tips for navigating the course.

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NO CLE - NCBJ Micro Topic Salon 5b: Structured Payment of Ch. 7 Legal Fees

Submitted by mlukban on Mon, 2022-01-03 15:02

Many debtors cannot afford to pay Ch. 7 fees in full in advance of filing. This leads to perverse outcomes for debtors, including the common filing of Ch. 13 cases solely to obtain a stay while paying counsel’s fees over time or not filing a needed bankruptcy. Courts across the country are adopting local rules allowing prepetition agreements to render services post-petition for payments to be made post-petition. Many courts do not allow this. What is appropriate?

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NO CLE - Mortgage Modification Programs in Bankruptcy (Consumer Practice)

Submitted by mlukban on Wed, 2021-12-22 17:06

A conversation on how bankruptcy courts can get ready for the expected tsunami of mortgage defaults post-COVID and beyond. The panelists will share recent updates on extending the same process to address student loan defaults in chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.

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NO CLE - Nightmarish Consumer Issues

Submitted by mlukban on Tue, 2021-12-07 15:38

This panel will explore some of the nasty topics that keep consumer lawyers awake at night, such as HOA/timeshare issues, surrendering in light of no foreclosure, and fee-jumping.

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NO CLE - Do You Speak Consumer?

Submitted by mlukban on Thu, 2021-12-02 15:46

This session will outline the top 10 consumer issues any bankruptcy or other attorney practicing consumer law needs to know.

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NO CLE - Dealing with Debtors/Creditors with Mental Health Issues

Submitted by mlukban on Thu, 2021-12-02 15:40

A number of Important dialogues in recent years have addressed lawyers struggling with mental health issues and drug/alcohol problems. But what happens when it's the debtors and creditors who have these issues, such as small equityholders and former employees of chapter 11 debtors? This roundtable discussion will focus on the issues the industry sees on a daily basis — mostly in the consumer context, but not always.

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