Consumer Bankruptcy

This panel will discuss post-petition HOA dues, HELOCs, noticing, and § 522(f) and 506 motions.

This panel will discuss retirement, death, changing area of practice, going out of business, fee splitting and unbundling.

This panel will discuss the collision of divorce practice and Bankruptcy Code §§362, 523, 1325, and 1328.

Trends in exemption law, including a Colorado legislative update and fallout from Clark v. Rameker and Law v. Siegel.

Creditor Breakout

Chapter 13 Breakout

Chapter 7 Breakout

This panel will conduct a mock confirmation hearing in an individual’s chapter 11 case. Issues unique to individuals who file for chapter 11, such as the applicability of the absolute priority rule and best efforts under § 1129(a)(15), will be explored during the course of the mock hearing.

This is not your run-of-the-mill current developments session. The all-star members of this panel will explore recent consumer topics, case law and rules, and proposed rules and forms, and will offer their varying opinions and arguments in a lively debate-filled format that is sure to enlighten and entertain.

Educational Session of Committees: The Bankruptcy Code provides enhanced and often unique opportunities to resolve tax issues faced by distressed businesses and individuals. Our program will provide a primer on how to address tax issues before and after filing for bankruptcy relief, followed by a discussion on significant tax problems faced by business and consumer debtors.