One of the most highly anticipated events of the year, ABI’s online Consumer Practice Extravaganza (CPEX) will return October 30-November 10, with on-demand access for an additional 60 days. Now in its third year, CPEX offers a wealth of CLE for the incredibly low price of just $100.
Committees
Congress’s decision to use the passive voice has cost at least one debtor the discharge of a significant debt. The U.S. Supreme Court in Bartenwerfer v.
Consumer and business bankruptcy attorneys alike have been conditioned to feel fear or awe, depending on the circumstances, at hearing the name Clifford White for almost 20 years. When White announced in 2022 that he would retire, consumer practitioners had been looking forward to the announcement of the new director, mostly to identify the focus that the U.S.
Sometimes it is better for the trustee not to object to an “arguably” inapplicable claim of exemption. That’s one of the takeaways from the Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Biondo v. Gold, Lange, Majoros & Smalarz P.C. (In re Biondo) [1].
A chapter 13 bankruptcy allows a defaulted homeowner the unique benefit of saving real property, along with other secured debt. Given the benefits of chapter 13, this particular type of bankruptcy has the ability to help a large mass of people, and as such requires an orderly administration.
As the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (the Act) works through its rebellious teenage years, courts continue to address debtor behavior through the provisions of the Act impacting the applicability of the automatic stay.
November 2021 brought with it a first-of-its-kind, incredibly successful event with ABI’s Consumer Practice Extravaganza Nov. 3-12 (CPEX21). Attendees learned about all aspects of consumer bankruptcy practice from intake to post-filing, and from basic chapter 7 cases to cryptocurrency. One common theme may have gone unnoticed, however: access to justice.
The Second Circuit’s August 2021 decision in In re Gravel[1] has already received considerable attention and generated much debate. Gravel involved the Vermont bankruptcy court’s initial entry of $375,000 in sanctions against a mortgage creditor based on the creditor’
Sat, 2023-04-22
This panel will explore industry trends and commonalities between the parallel issues of failing health care systems and debtors bankrupted by medical debt. The panelists will discuss and debate what could happen when these two debtor groups overwhelm the bankruptcy system, the challenges that health care debtors, consumer debtors and insurance payors face today, and how practitioners across various insolvency disciplines involved in these industries can plan for the future with these trends on the horizon.
Tue, 2023-02-28
Join our panelists as they discuss the DOJ’s new student loan guidelines and provide context on how the guidelines will impact debtor attorneys, trustees and other entities in the bankruptcy process.
Mon, 2023-02-06
These overviews from ABI committee experts will arm you with vital information you can use in your practice well into the new year.
Fri, 2022-12-09
This panel will explore and discuss ethical issues that arise in consumer practice. The panelists will review recent cases and provide hypotheticals to invoke audience participation and discussion regarding topicsrelated to attorney fees, conflicts, and attorney/client privilege and confidentiality.
Sat, 2022-04-30
The steep rise in student loan debt is one of the most pressing issues our country faces as it strives to create a more just and equitable society. Getting a college degree has become steadily more expensive, and graduates are often left with overwhelming debt burdens that sometimes take decades to repay. Coupled with the nondischargeability of student debt under the Bankruptcy Code, the “student debt problem” has become one of the most pressing issues of our time.
Thu, 2020-01-23
This webinar will discuss how new Bankruptcy Student Loan Management Programs are helping debtors solve their student loan issues. The webinar will cover the issues affecting debtors and their student loans as well as the solutions and tools the courts are implementing.
Tue, 2019-07-30
On July 30, 2019, the leadership of the Consumer Bankruptcy Committee presented the free webinar “The Intersection of Bankruptcy and the FDCPA: the CFPB’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.” The expert panel included Committee Co-Chair Jon Lieberman (Sottile & Barile LLC; Loveland, Ohio), Chris Hawkins (The Bradley Firm; Birmingham, Alabama), and Keith Larson (Seiller Waterman LLC; Louisville, Kentucky.) The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) efforts to update the Fair Debt Collections Practices
Thu, 2017-10-12
The CFPB enacted certain changes for 2017 and 2018 which bring about fundamental changes in the practice and daily life of consumers, servicers, trustees and bankruptcy practitioners. The new rules add additional forms and heightened requirements that will affect the daily practice of anyone involved in the mortgage and lending world.
Fri, 2017-06-16
Hear a stimulating, high energy discussion involving a debtor's attorney, a chapter 12 trustee and a bankruptcy judge sharing the special and surprising aspects of chapter 12. Learn tips to navigate the challenges and to evaluate this chapter choice. Topics covered will include farmer and fisherman bankruptcies, cramming down homes, long term amortizations, tax benefits, and eligibility requirements.
Tue, 2017-01-17
The webinar will provide an overview of the National Form Plan and the opt-out compromise, as well as an update on the current status of the proposed rules. There will be a presentation about the other changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. Speakers will also lead a discussion of the requirements of Rule 3015.1 for courts choosing to opt out of the National Form Plan.
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Ms. Heather Giannino
Co-Chair
Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC
Decatur, IL
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Co-Chair
Heavner, Beyers & Mihlar, LLC
Decatur, IL
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Co-Chair
Hoover Penrod PLC
Harrisonburg, VA
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Co-Chair
Hoover Penrod PLC
Harrisonburg, VA
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The Semrad Law Firm, LLC
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The Semrad Law Firm, LLC
St. Charles, IL
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Education Director
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York
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Education Director
Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York
Manlius, TN
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Albertelli Law
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Albertelli Law
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Alexandria, VA
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Alexandria, VA
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