Claims

The New Proof-of-Claim Rules: One Year Later

Rule 3000 and Beyond: Filing and Objecting to Proofs of Claim in Compliance with the Rules Filing and Objecting to Proofs of Claim in Compliance with the Rules

Business: Claims and Defenses in Actions Targeting Investors, Bankers, Accountants and Attorneys

Amendments to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3001; payment of tax claims; if a debtor surrenders real property post-confirmation in a Chapter 13 case, can the creditor file a deficiency claim and be paid under the Chapter 13 plan?; treatment of claims for ongoing condominium dues that accrue post-petition in a Chapter 13 when the debtor proposes to surrender the collateral.

Municipalities and local government agencies have been forced to slash budgets during the recession. What can these entities do to restructure? Issues to be discussed include the reasons for municipal restructurings, eligible entities, restructuring options, state law remedies, and pension and legacy liabilities.