International Asset-Protection Trusts: Fish or Fowl?
The panel will discuss the difficulties of enforcing U.S. judgments against foreign assets, the basics of international asset-protection, and U.S. taxpayer traps for the unwary.
How Fulton May Change Practice
How has Fulton changed practice related to the extent and impact of the automatic stay? The Supreme Court may have made debtors’ recovery of repossessed vehicles less "Fast and Furious," but does the "Repo Man" now have all of the leverage? Fasten your seatbelts for a discussion of Fulton’s potential impact on debtors, creditors, and all types of proceedings and collateral — cars and beyond.
Subchapter V Lightning Rounds and Rods
This panel will discuss consensual vs. nonconsensual plans, disposable-income issues, real estate issues and getting paid.
The New Normal: Virtual/Hybrid Practice
This panel will feature a conversation on what we have learned about remote and hybrid practice, and what could use some improvement. The panelists will discuss staffing an office in a virtual environment, retaining talent, the expectation for flexibility, best practices for training new team members and maintaining office morale.
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.
FDCPA, RESPA and More
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act play increasingly critical roles. This panel will introduce and explain the most important features of the FDCPA and RESPA.
Your Paralegal + Technology = Acceleration!
The pandemic taught us all how to work remotely and divide our tasks to get the job done. This panel is comprised of both virtual and in-office paralegals who understand how their role between attorney and client operates, as well as what they can bring to improve the experience for both you and your clients. Understanding the paralegal perspective provides greater insights into how you can use their knowledge and abilities to accelerate your practice and increase your bottom line.