Free
Free
The New Process to Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy
This session will discuss the recent changes with the Department of Justice’s new Student Loan Discharge program. The panelists will explore the scope and limitations of the program, as well as best practices, including the importance of a client's present financial circumstances, expenses and repayment ability.
Free
Free
The Basics of Chapter 13s and Student Loans
This panel will discuss the integration of student loans into your chapter 13 practice, particularly how to approach student loans with a consideration of potential litigation occurring during or as part of the chapter 13 process, and language that should be included within your chapter 13 plans to better assist your clients.
Free
Free
When Your Hair Has More Silver than Your Pocket: Bankruptcy Issues Involving the Elderly
This panel will discuss issues affecting the elderly in bankruptcy cases, including attorney misconduct, scams and identify theft, childrens’ mishandling of parents’ assets, wills, trusts, life estates and judgments, and reverse mortgages.
Free
Nightmarish Consumer Issues
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.
Free
Case Law and Rules Update
This session will highlight particularly interesting case law developments to date in 2017 and their impact on bankruptcy law and practice.
Municipal Bankruptcy
International Insolvency
Business Reorganization
Bankruptcy Taxation
Predatory Lending
Discharge/Dischargeability
Consumer Debt
Consumer Bankruptcy
Professional Compensation/Fees
Preferences
Plan Confirmation
Fraudulent Transfers
Executory Contracts/Leases
Creditors' Committee
Claims
Automatic Stay
Asset Sales
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Free
Consumer Workshop IV - The Intersection Between Bankruptcy and Consumer Protection Laws
This panel will focus on the sale of discharged debts, the intersection between the Code and the FDCPA, the involvement of the CFPB in consumer cases, and more.
Free