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2019 Consumer Bankruptcy eConference
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2019 Consumer Bankruptcy eConference
4.18 out of 5 stars
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Great selection of courses.
I thought Judge Jones' Evidence Presentation was the best. I am not really sure what Mr. French's presentation added to the conference given the later presentation which seemed to be a better version of Mr. French's. The Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Trustee's panels are too general in nature for my liking --- there could be a lot more meat in those presentations. I think the Judges from the Southern District ROCK.
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Consumer Bankruptcy Practice is an informative and informal conference that presents current developments and practical tips for bankruptcy attorneys and trustees, offers essential information on the Bankruptcy Code, and provides must-have written materials and resources for practitioners.
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Case Summaries, Part I (Aug 2019)
Hon. Craig A. Gargotta, Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez
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Session 1 —64 mins
Case Summaries, Part I (Aug 2019)
Discuss relevant circuit, district, and bankruptcy court decisions focusing on consumer cases from the past year. Examine substantive changes in the case law and discuss cases interpreting bankruptcy rules affecting consumer practice.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 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
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Determining Eligibility for a Chapter 13 Discharge (Aug 2019)
Mark B. French
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Session 2 —31 mins
Determining Eligibility for a Chapter 13 Discharge (Aug 2019)
What options do you have when the Plan Payments are finished and you determine that your client is not eligible for a discharge? Explore why you might want to file a case even though you know your client is not eligible for a discharge.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Mark B. French,
Law Office of Mark B. French - Bedford, TX
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Prosecuting and Defending Exceptions to Discharge (Aug 2019)
Diane S. Barron, Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman
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Session 3 —27 mins
Prosecuting and Defending Exceptions to Discharge (Aug 2019)
Review the burden of proof and elements required to discharge debt and defend dischargeability complaints under Section 523 and Section 727.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Diane S. Barron,
Barron & Barron LLP - Plano, TX
Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
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When the Debtor Defaults on a Plan (Aug 2019)
Marcos D. Oliva, Cristina Rodriguez
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Session 4 —31 mins
When the Debtor Defaults on a Plan (Aug 2019)
Survey the options to overcome Default on a Plan, including Motions to Dismiss, Modifications, Hardship Discharges, and other alternatives.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Marcos D. Oliva,
Oliva Law - McAllen, TX
Cristina Rodriguez,
Keeling Law Firm - Houston, TX
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Beast of Burden (Aug 2019)
Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, Emma Persson
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Session 5 —42 mins
Beast of Burden (Aug 2019)
Take a closer look at burdens of proof, production, and presumptions in the Bankruptcy Code. Also, discuss the role of evidence in bankruptcy, including direct and cross-examination and the effective use of proffers.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Emma Persson,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
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Seeking and Objecting to Creditors' Attorneys Fees (Aug 2019)
Mark A. Castillo, Lindsay D. Steele
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Session 6 —33 mins
Seeking and Objecting to Creditors' Attorneys Fees (Aug 2019)
How do you get a bankruptcy lawyer to smile for a picture? Just say “Fees!" Review the standards for fee approvals and ensuring a proper prove up and objection.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Mark A. Castillo,
Curtis | Castillo PC - Dallas, TX
Lindsay D. Steele,
Steele Law Firm, PLLC - Fort Worth, TX
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Chapter 13 Trustee Panel (Aug 2019)
Hon. Douglas D. Dodd, Pamela A. Bassel, Carey D. Ebert, William E. Heitkamp, Ray Hendren
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Session 7 —45 mins
Chapter 13 Trustee Panel (Aug 2019)
The Chapter 13 world is always changing. Come hear the latest from your Texas trustees.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Douglas D. Dodd,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA
Pamela A. Bassel,
Standing Chapter 13 Trustee - Fort Worth, TX
Carey D. Ebert,
Chapter 13 Trustee - Plano, TX
William E. Heitkamp,
Chapter 13 Trustee - Houston, TX
Ray Hendren,
Chapter 13 Trustee - Waco, TX
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Accounting for Lawyers (Aug 2019)
Hon. Marvin Isgur
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Session 8 —30 mins
Accounting for Lawyers (Aug 2019)
Bankruptcy without numbers is like pizza without cheese. Get a brief primer in balance sheets, income statements, and amortization schedules.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Marvin Isgur,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
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Important Old Cases (Aug 2019)
Chris Manuel López, Hon. Edward L. Morris, Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades
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Session 9 —45 mins
Important Old Cases (Aug 2019)
Review old(er) cases of fundamental and/or practical significance that should be kept in every bankruptcy attorney's toolbox.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Chris Manuel López,
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP - Houston, TX
Hon. Edward L. Morris,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX
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Data Mining: Uses and Abuses in Bankruptcy Cases (Aug 2019)
Michael V. Baumer, Behrooz P. Vida
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Session 10 —42 mins
Data Mining: Uses and Abuses in Bankruptcy Cases (Aug 2019)
Explore how information gathered from social media and other technology platforms can complicate a bankruptcy case.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Michael V. Baumer,
Law Office of Michael Baumer - Austin, TX
Behrooz P. Vida,
The Vida Law Firm - Bedford, TX
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Case Summaries, Part II (Aug 2019)
Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, Hon. Marvin Isgur, Kiran Vakamudi
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Session 11 —56 mins
Case Summaries, Part II (Aug 2019)
Continue the discussion of relevant circuit, district, and bankruptcy court decisions focusing on consumer cases from the past year, and examine substantive changes in the case law and discuss cases interpreting bankruptcy rules affecting consumer practice.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Hon. Marvin Isgur,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Kiran Vakamudi,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
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When You Really, Really Mess Up: Some Practical Ideas for Fixing, or at Least Mitigating, Common Bankruptcy Practitioner Errors (Aug 2019)
Théda W. Page, Stephen G. Wilcox
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Session 12 —29 mins
When You Really, Really Mess Up: Some Practical Ideas for Fixing, or at Least Mitigating, Common Bankruptcy Practitioner Errors (Aug 2019)
Everyone makes mistakes: how you deal with them can mean the difference between fixing them and malpractice. A debtor’s attorney and creditor’s attorney discuss common mistakes and how to cure or mitigate the damage they can cause.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Théda W. Page,
The Page Law Firm - Frisco, TX
Stephen G. Wilcox,
Wilcox Law PLLC - Arlington, TX
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Red Flags Everywhere!: Chapter 7 Trustee Panel (Aug 2019)
Hon. Edward L. Morris, Christopher R. Murray, Jose C. Rodriguez, Daniel J. "Corky" Sherman, Mark A. Weisbart
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Session 13 —46 mins
Red Flags Everywhere!: Chapter 7 Trustee Panel (Aug 2019)
Hear Chapter 7 trustees from each Texas district discuss some of the red flags you may encounter in family, small business, exemption, creditor meeting, and intangible property cases.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Edward L. Morris,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas - Dallas, TX
Christopher R. Murray,
Jones Murray & Beatty LLP - Houston, TX
Jose C. Rodriguez,
Chapter 7 Trustee - San Antonio, TX
Daniel J. "Corky" Sherman,
Sherman & Yaquinto - Dallas, TX
Mark A. Weisbart,
Law Office of Mark A. Weisbart - Dallas, TX
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Dirt for Debt (Aug 2019)
Marquise Bryant, Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman
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Session 14 —30 mins
Dirt for Debt (Aug 2019)
Get information on the process of transferring real property Pre- and Post-Confirmation in a Chapter 13 case.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Marquise Bryant,
Attorney at Law - Houston, TX
Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
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Returning Repossessed Property and Retaining Creditor Abandoned Property (Aug 2019)
Hon. Douglas D. Dodd, Brendon Singh
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Session 15 —28 mins
Returning Repossessed Property and Retaining Creditor Abandoned Property (Aug 2019)
The Bankruptcy Code authorizes abandonment of property that is burdensome or of inconsequential value to the estate; and Chapter 13 Plans may surrender property. Lawyers and their clients (both debtors and creditors) must plan for the disposition of real or personal property leaving the debtor's control or the bankruptcy estate for these and other reasons, including stay relief and the court's refusal to approve a reaffirmation agreement.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. Douglas D. Dodd,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA
Brendon Singh,
Corral Tran Singh LLP - Houston, TX
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Judge Jones on Evidence (Aug 2019)
Hon. David R. Jones
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Session 16 —41 mins
Judge Jones on Evidence (Aug 2019)
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 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Hon. David R. Jones,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
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Just How Far can Bankruptcy Pre-Planning Go?: Husky and Beyond (Aug 2019)
Christy Lingafelter Heimer, Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez
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Session 17 —29 mins
Just How Far can Bankruptcy Pre-Planning Go?: Husky and Beyond (Aug 2019)
Join a robust discussion of how much is too much. Hear best practices for pre-bankruptcy planning and review cases that have interpreted Husky, and walk away well-prepared to avoid any pitfalls that may come your way.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 Consumer Bankruptcy Practice
Christy Lingafelter Heimer,
Heimer Law Offices P.C. - Austin, TX
Hon. Eduardo V. Rodriguez,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - McAllen, TX
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Open Forum Judicial Panel (Aug 2019)
Michael V. Baumer, Hon. Marvin Isgur, Chris Manuel López, Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman, Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades
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Session 18 —64 mins
Open Forum Judicial Panel (Aug 2019)
Hear a panel of seasoned judges respond to your frequently—and sometimes infrequently—asked questions.
Originally presented: Jul 2019 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
Chris Manuel López,
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP - Houston, TX
Hon. Jeffrey P. Norman,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas - Houston, TX
Hon. Brenda T. Rhoades,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas - Plano, TX