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Regulatory Changes Affecting Consumers/Consumer Bankruptcy- Consumer Track

This panel discusses recent regulatory changes that are affecting consumers or consumer bankruptcy across a wide swath of financial concerns, including cryptocurrency, changes at and to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, discharge and repayment of student loans, and changes to mortgage modification practices.
$200.00

The New Process to Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy

This session will discuss the recent changes with the Department of Justice’s new Student Loan Discharge program. The panelists will explore the scope and limitations of the program, as well as best practices, including the importance of a client's present financial circumstances, expenses and repayment ability.

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.

When Your Hair Has More Silver than Your Pocket: Bankruptcy Issues Involving the Elderly

This panel will discuss issues affecting the elderly in bankruptcy cases, including attorney misconduct, scams and identify theft, childrens’ mishandling of parents’ assets, wills, trusts, life estates and judgments, and reverse mortgages.
1 hour 13 minutes 38 seconds

Nightmarish Consumer Issues

This panel will explore some of the nasty topics that keep consumer lawyers awake at night, such as HOA/timeshare issues, surrendering in light of no foreclosure, and fee-jumping.
1 hour 2 minutes 8 seconds