Consumer Debt

Practical pointers on how to deal with student loans in the context of a chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy.

Three years of disappointing recovery have come at the cost of unprecedented policy actions, both in monetary and fiscal policy. Bar a major failure in resolving the "fiscal cliff" negotiations, the economic outlook may improve in 2013, but questions remain about what the "exit" strategy will be. Are new financial imbalances building into the economy? Are low interest rates fostering an excessive accumulation of private and public debt? How vulnerable the financial system and the corporate sector are to a normalization in interest rates? Mr. Laurenti will discuss how to navigate the risks for the US economy, and the scenarios that most likely shape the bankruptcy and turnaround business in 2013 and 2014.

This panel will discuss the update on mortgage relief programs; litigation between homeowners and lenders; intersection with bankruptcy and motions for relief from stay.

Introduction to Individual Chapter 11 Cases: Part 1 (Chapter Choice; First-Day Motions)

Retirement Planning and Bankruptcy

Introduction to the New Chapter 13 Model (Mandatory) Plan

Mortgage Modifications and Loss Mitigation