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All About Bankruptcy: A Primer for Non-Bankruptcy Lawyers


Average Rating:
   3
Practice Area:
Commercial Litigation
Speakers:
Charles Coleman |  Laura Ketcham
Duration:
1 Hour 08 Minutes
Format:
Audio and Video
License:
Access for 30 day(s) after purchase.


Description

Session Description:  Non-bankruptcy litigators will learn the basics of bankruptcy law. Panelists will provide helpful tips and strategies for dealing with bankruptcy-related issues that arise in a general litigation practice. This webinar will provide an overview of the Bankruptcy Code and the types of bankruptcies that are available. Panelists will discuss the types of information found in bankruptcy pleadings and how that information might be useful in non-bankruptcy litigation. Attendees will learn about typical issues that arise in a bankruptcy case including sworn statements, automatic stays, voidable preferences, adversary proceedings, and the bases of dischargeability.


Who Should Attend? 

  • Litigators who deal with bankruptcy-related issues but who do not specialize in bankruptcy
  • Young lawyers who are interested in broadening their knowledge of bankruptcy law
  • Appellate lawyers who are interested in pursuing appellate work in the bankruptcy realm
  • Attorneys handling ADR as mediators and arbitrators who need to understand bankruptcy law and practice

What will you learn? 

  • Judicial estoppel and how it might be used in connection with non-bankruptcy litigation;
  • Sworn statements and how those sworn statements might be useful in non-bankruptcy litigation;
  • The automatic stay of Section 362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, exceptions to it and how to make it go away;
  • What is a "preference" and the basics of defending a preference claim asserted pursuant to Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code;
  • Unique aspects of a summons issued in connection with a complaint filed in the Bankruptcy court;

Credits

Please note:

During the presentation, a one-digit number will randomly appear. This will happen 3 times. Please write down each number as, together, they will serve as your "CLE Password".

DRI will apply for CLE in your state upon request in writing to cle@dri.org

Once the approval is received, DRI will report your attendance to your local state agency where applicable. For more information, please see the "Post Seminar Action" for your state below.

Approval times can take anywhere from 4 - 6 weeks.



Alabama

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post-Seminar Action: 

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Alaska

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association. Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.

Arizona

Arizona does not pre-approve CLE.

Arkansas

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

 

California

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession included: 0
Prevention, Detection and Treatment of Substance Abuse/Mental Illness that Impairs Professional Competence included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records.

 

Colorado

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Connecticut

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Delaware

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Florida

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Elimination of Bias in the Legal Profession included: 0
Technology included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Georgia

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Professionalism included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Hawaii

This course was approved under the Hawaii "Approved Jurisdiction" policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction. 

Number of Accredited Hours: 
Ethics included:
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Idaho

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: D

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Illinois

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Diversity and Inclusion included: 0
Mental Health included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Indiana

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
NLS (Non-Legal subject) included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Iowa

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Diversity & Inclusion included: 0
Wellness included: 
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Kansas

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Law Practice Management included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Kentucky

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Louisiana

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Professionalism included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Maine

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Minnesota

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Elimination of Bias included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Missisippi

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Missouri

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Elimination of Bias included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Montana

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Nebraska

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Nevada

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Substance Abuse included: 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

New Hampshire

As of July 1, 2014, attorneys will be reporting their own attendance to programs on a new online system. There will no longer be sponsor accreditation in NH.

New Jersey

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.20
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

New Mexico

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

New York

This course was approved under the New York Approved Jurisdiction Policy, Pennsylvania being an Approved Jurisdiction. 

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Diversity and Inclusion included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

North Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

North Dakota

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Ohio

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Professional Conduct included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Oklahoma

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Oregon

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Access to Justice included: 0
Mental Health/Substance Use included: 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Pennsylvania

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Rhode Island

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

South Carolina

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
MH/SA included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Tennessee

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Dual included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Texas

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Utah

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Professionalism & Civility included: 
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

Vermont

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Keep The Certificate For Your Personal Records

 

Virginia

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

 

Washington

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Nexus Subject included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

 

West Virginia

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.20
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action:

You are Required to Complete the DRI CLE Evaluation Within 30 Days After the Seminar has Concluded.

Contingent Upon your Prompt Completion of the CLE Evaluation, DRI Will Submit Credit For You To Your State Agency Within 30 Days.

Wisconsin

Number of Accredited Hours: 1.00
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency

Wyoming

Number of Accredited Hours: Pending
Ethics included: 0
Post Seminar Action: Please Self-Submit Credits To Your State Agency


Course Materials

Speaker

Charles Coleman Related Seminars and Products

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Charles Coleman was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, then attended college and law school at the University of Arkansas. He has been engaged in active trial practice for more than 40 years. Coleman's practice is focused in the areas of bankruptcy, secured transactions, creditor's rights and remedies and other areas of commercial litigation. His bankruptcy practice includes the representation of creditors and trustees in all types of bankruptcy proceedings and debtors in business cases.


Laura Ketcham Related Seminars and Products

Miller & Martin PLLC


Laura Ketcham, Chair of Miller & Martin's Commercial Department, focuses her practice in the areas of bankruptcy and creditors' rights, commercial finance and providing general business counsel. She has represented various stakeholders in commercial bankruptcy cases across the country. She has also represented parties in a variety of finance transactions, loan workouts, foreclosures, receiverships, lien priority disputes, judgment enforcement actions, lawsuits asserting the breach of loan documents, distressed asset sales and preferential transfer cases.


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