2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice eConference

Case Law Update, Part I (Jul 2016)

An update on Fifth Circuit consumer bankruptcy cases from the past year.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the Automatic Stay (But Were Afraid to Ask) (Jul 2016)

Get tips, tricks, and practical advice with regard to Motions to Extend the Stay, Motions to Impose the Stay, Motions for Relief from the Stay, Motions to Enforce the Stay, and other matters relating to 11 U.S.C. §§362 and 1301.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Craig A. Gargotta, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Regina Vasquez, Vasquez Law Group, PLLC - Houston, TX
Stephen G. Wilcox, Wilcox Law PLLC - Arlington, TX

RESPA's Impact on Chapter 13 and Monthly Escrow Payments (Jul 2016)

Attorneys representing debtors and mortgage servicers in Chapter 13 cases frequently must address thorny issues regarding how mortgage payments are calculated and applied, both before and after a Chapter 13 case is filed. See how the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act may (RESPA) be employed and enforced to help borrowers in bankruptcy obtain loan servicing information and to correct loan servicing errors with respect to their mortgage loans.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Theodore O. "Thad" Bartholow III, Kellett & Bartholow PLLC - Dallas, TX
Brian S. Engel, Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel, LLP - Austin, TX

What in the World Have They Done to the Texas Homestead Exemption? (Jul 2016)

From changing applications of the Texas Proceeds Rule to conflicting opinions on whether a Texas Homestead is an interest or a right, the Texas Homestead Exemption has been the subject of increasing controversy in recent years. What has become of this once-unassailable exemption?

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX

New Forms and Rule 3002.1 Notices (Jul 2016)

December 1, 2015, brought considerable change to a number of official bankruptcy forms designed to make the creditor process simpler. Review these new forms and their instructions, with particular attention to new Rule 3002.1 forms: Notice of Final Cure Payment (Form 4100N) and the Response to Notice of Final Cure Payment (Form 4100R).

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Caroline Neerman, Office of Deborah B. Langehennig, Chapter 13 Trustee - Austin, TX
Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX

The Domestic Support Obligation in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cases: The Obligation and Claim the Debtor Must Satisfy (Jul 2016)

Explore issues a debtor with a domestic support obligation may encounter from the time he files a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, up to confirmation, and through obtaining a discharge through a question and answer session between a debtor counsel and an Assistant Attorney General from the Child Support Division.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Ashley B. Carroll, Child Support Division, Office of the Attorney General - Dallas, TX
Tracie M. Shelby, The Shelby Law Firm - Dallas, TX

View from the Fifth Circuit (Jul 2016)

Survey recent Fifth Circuit decisions in the area of consumer bankruptcy law and hear tips for practitioners from the bench.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Jennifer Walker Elrod, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit - Houston, TX

Insights into Discharge, Dischargeability, and Standing Cases (Jul 2016)

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Sally Henry, Texas Tech University School of Law - Lubbock, TX

The Importance of Evidence: Mortgage-Related Documents (Jul 2016)

The rules of evidence play an important role in the consumer bankruptcy process, most notably in the treatment of mortgage-related documents. Review how the rules apply to the introduction of these documents, objections to their introduction, and how the rules may assist you in overcoming objections.
 

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. David R. Jones, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Veronica A. Polnick, The Polnick Law Firm, PLLC - Houston, TX

Guidelines and Practices for Implementing the 2015 Discovery Amendments to Achieve Proportionality (Jul 2016)

Explaining the amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(b) that took effect on December 1, 2015, and recommending useful, practical, and concrete procedures and practices for implementation in your practice.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Louisiana - Shreveport, LA
Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX

Chapter 13 Trustee Panel (Jul 2016)

Explore trends and hot topics in Chapter 13 cases, including what Chapter 13 Trustees are looking for and why.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Louisiana - Shreveport, LA
Carey D. Ebert, Office of Carey D. Ebert, Chapter 13 Trustee - Plano, TX
William E. Heitkamp, Office of William E. Heitkamp, Chapter 13 Trustee - Houston, TX
Tara S. Tankersley, Office of Tom Powers, Chapter 13 Trustee - Irving, TX
Mary K. Viegelahn, Office of Mary K. Viegelahn, Chapter 13 Trustee - San Antonio, TX

Conversions and Dismissals under Sections 706 and 707 (Jul 2016)

A primer on recent case developments involving dismissals and conversions for cause under Sections 706 and 707.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Tony M. Davis, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX
Nancy L. Holley, Office of the U.S. Trustee, U.S. Department of Justice - Houston, TX
Joshua P. Searcy, Searcy & Searcy PC - Longview, TX

Top Five Ways to Lose Your Discharge (Jul 2016)

From Section 523 exceptions to discharge to Section 727 objections to discharge, learn about the most common—and most surprising—ways your client can lose her bankruptcy discharge.
 

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Megan Price, Price and Price Law, P.C. - Dallas, TX

Chapter 13 Pitfalls and Traps—Things to Watch Out For (Jan 2017)

There are traps for the unwary. Discuss protecting the discharge, what to do with mortgage lenders that will not foreclose on surrendered property, disclosure and judicial estoppel, the 6-month homestead rule, and more.

Originally presented: Nov 2016 Bankruptcy Conference

Pamela A. Bassel, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee - North Richland Hills, TX
Ravi Patrick Ratnala, The Ratnala Law Firm, PLLC - Houston, TX

Case Law Update, Part II (Jul 2016)

A continuation of the Case Law Update.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Craig A. Gargotta, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - San Antonio, TX
Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX

Limiting the Scope of Representation in Chapter 7 Cases (Jul 2016)

Overview of the legal and ethical issues involved in limiting the scope of representations ("unbundling") in Chapter 7 cases.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Robert R. Summerhays, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Louisiana - Lafayette, LA

Chapter 7 Trustee Panel (Jul 2016)

Chapter 7 trustees from each Texas district focus on recent decisions, trends, and issues arising in each district, identifying traps and tips to help you avoid disaster for your client.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Ron Satija, Hajjar Peters LLP - Austin, TX
Kevin P. Hanna, Office of Kevin P. Hanna - Corpus Christi, TX
Daniel J. "Corky" Sherman, Sherman & Yaquinto - Dallas, TX
Mark A. Weisbart, Law Office of Mark A. Weisbart - Dallas, TX

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Bankruptcy Claim Process: Debtors' Rights and Remedies under the FDPCA (Jul 2016)

Explore the developing law governing debtors' ability to sue their creditors in bankruptcy court for violations of the FDCPA.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Douglas D. Dodd, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA
Ryan J. Richmond, Stewart Robbins & Brown, LLC - Baton Rouge, LA

Hello from the Other Side: Law Clerk Panel on Ethics and Court Procedures (Jul 2016)

Highlights of court procedures and preferences and a discussion of ethical issues, including dos and don'ts of communicating with court staff.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Sarah Darnell Wood, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX
Jaimie Fedell, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Nicole L. Hay, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Leslie R. Masterson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX

Audience Q&A with the Judges (Jul 2016)

The judges are ready to take the challenge and tackle some of your toughest questions.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Hon. Tony M. Davis, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Douglas D. Dodd, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA
Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Louisiana - Shreveport, LA

Return of the Smackdown! Use and Abuse of State Court Receiverships (Jul 2016)

What happens when the judgment debtor files bankruptcy? How does the automatic stay apply? And just who owns the FDCPA claims? Explore these questions in the long-awaited return of this conference favorite.

Originally presented: Jul 2016 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice

Michael V. Baumer, Law Office of Michael Baumer - Austin, TX
Hon. Marvin Isgur, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Hon. Douglas D. Dodd, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA