Bankruptcy Telephone Seminars

Collection Techniques for Landlords BenefitsFor many commercial landlords, consistent receipt of rent and other tenant charges is the key to their business. Most leases outline specific collection techniques and security mechanisms, such as security deposits and guaranties, intended to ensure that the landlord receives rent and other tenant charges consistently. However, the lingering effects of the recession are causing landlords  more...

Reclaiming Goods in Debt Collection BenefitsGet practice tips for crafting effective reclamation demands under UCC Section 2-702 and learn how to avoid common missteps in the enforcement of UCC security interests. Attend this live audio conference and obtain important information on how Bankruptcy Code affects reclamation rights of creditors. This live audio conference is designed for credit and collection managers, attorneys,  more...

Creditors' Proof of Claims and Objection Requirements ... speaking, a creditor must file a proof of claim with the bankruptcy court prior to the bar date in order to receive a distribution or to vote for or against confirmation of the debtor's plan of reorganization. Unfortunately, the filing of a proof can adversely affect the creditor's ability to defend against claims asserted by the debtor. Additionally, there are a number of technical  more...

Understanding the Basics of Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Terminology ...bankruptcy a particularly timely and relevant topic. Whether you are forced to deal with bankruptcy issues as a debtor, secured or unsecured creditor, lessor or lessee, or investor looking for distressed-asset opportunities, this live audio conference will give you a road map to understand the bankruptcy process. This live audio conference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice  more...

Taxation and Accounting Issues With Debt Restructuring, Modifications and Bankruptcies ...ny large, well known companies have dissolved or declared bankruptcy. Debt modifications, repurchases and bankruptcy can have a profound tax impact on borrowers and lenders alike. In this live audio conference, we will discuss a myriad of issues, including rules that treat debt modifications as taxable transfers, the taxation of cancellation of indebtedness income and exceptions thereto, and  more...

Handling Your Post-Judgment Files ...io conference will help you identify issues in advance of bankruptcy, how to avoid them and how to address the avoidance powers of the Chapter 7 trustee. The program will provide guidance as to how to avoid the discharge, as well as identify and describe various methods of effective discovery, including supplemental proceedings examinations of the judgment debtor and third-persons. Finally,  more...

Bankruptcy Section 363: Purchasing Distressed Assets ...rtend an increase in the sale of distressed assets out of bankruptcy due to the increase in financially distressed and overleveraged companies. Lower valuations for both public and private companies, the limited access to growth capital for potential sellers and the build up over the last couple of years of 'dry powder' at investment funds present a perfect combination of increasing buy-side  more...

GASB 45 Strategies BenefitsThis live audio conference is critical for any governmental employer with other post-employment benefits (OPEB) liabilities. The program will provide vital information and planning techniques that will enable employers to avoid the potentially disastrous consequences of failing to identify, control and fund its OPEB liabilities. Most states, municipalities and governmental agencies are  more...

Enforcement of Judgments BenefitsThis audio conference presents the fundamentals of identifying and collecting assets to enforce a civil judgment. Topics will include general asset search methods, the elements of a debtor's examination, obtaining liens against assets, executing on judgment liens, using garnishment procedures to collect assets, domesticating foreign judgments, dealing with bankruptcy filings and many other  more...

Executory Contracts Under Bankruptcy BenefitsThis audio conference will give you a better understanding of executory contracts and unexpired leases, and what they are. It will examine the strategic issues whether you represent the debtor, the nondebtor party to the lease or contract, or other interested parties. The speaker will discuss what to do during the period between the bankruptcy filing and assumption or rejection, as well as  more...

Real Estate and Land Valuation in Depressed Markets BenefitsThis teleconference will guide professionals depending upon reliable estimates of market value to identify viable and reliable market data using methods available in the market but not commonly applied during active real estate markets. The teleconference will explain underlying valuation theory for these alternative applications using relevant information during the current real estate  more...

Restructuring the Commercial Loan ...ng knowledge of a number of commercial law aspects, e.g., bankruptcy, transactional and litigation issues. This teleconference will help provide you with an understanding of these issues from inception through the end of the commercial loan restructuring process. Listen to our panel of experienced counsel provide seasoned advice so that you will be able to understand various issues and  more...

Groundwater Control and Dewatering Methods ...ter when groundwater halts construction jobs or threatens bankruptcy of the project. Groundwater management falls into two major categories, either handling the groundwater before it enters the excavation or handling it after it enters the excavation. The decision to do one or the other or both is the most important decision to make for his project and requires diligent investigation of the  more...

Landlord and Tenant Law: Commercial Tenant Bankruptcy Considerations .... Specifically, you'll get a step-by-step approach of the bankruptcy process as it impacts commercial leases, including the termination of leases; the assumption, assignment and rejection of such leases in bankruptcy; and enforcing contractually bargained for rights under such leases. This teleconference is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, real estate professionals, owners,  more...

Loan Workout Complications: Second Lien Issues ...borrowers who are now in, or facing, restructuring and/or bankruptcy proceedings. This teleconference will examine the strengths and potential pitfalls of first lien/second lien intercreditor agreements in such a restructuring/bankruptcy framework. Specific attention will be paid to the interpretation and enforcement of debt caps, standstill and DIP financing provisions. The teleconference will  more...

Assessing and Avoiding Lender Liability Claims: Don't Let Borrowers or Guarantors Turn the Tables ...ted in a dramatic increase in loan defaults and corporate bankruptcy filings. These events have precipitated a resurgence of lender liability claims as borrowers, guarantors and bankruptcy trustees have become more aggressive in asserting such claims in an effort to increase their leverage in workout negotiations and to augment the recovery of unsecured creditors in bankruptcy cases. In this  more...

Bankruptcy Basics for Paralegals ...bankruptcy world is full of traps for all professionals. Not only must you be familiar with the Bankruptcy Code, which is often amended, and case law, but also the often overlooked federal rules of bankruptcy procedure, local rules and judge-specific rules. Scott Brown - a national humor columnist by day and a bankruptcy lawyer by night - puts a unique spin on issues germane to the bankruptcy  more...

Commercial Foreclosure Due Diligence Checklist: What to Do Before, During and After Foreclosure ... liability claims. In addition, the borrower may file for bankruptcy at any time. And as more and more people are looking for ways to profit from the commercial real estate downturn, potential buyers may be interested in the loan or the property. This teleconference will help all parties - the lender, the borrower and the potential buyer - understand the issues that exist at each stage of the  more...

Doing Business with Distressed Vendors and Customers: Strategies to Employ in Workouts, Litigation and Bankruptcy BenefitsThe strains of the current economic crisis are being felt in every industry and at every point in the supply chain. More and more often, vendors are encountering distressed buyers and buyers are dealing with distressed suppliers. Attend this teleconference and you will learn to recognize the early warning signs of financial distress, and be armed with strategies that can be employed in  more...

Workout Strategies for Troubled Condominium Projects ...e stakeholders in considering or confronting foreclosure, bankruptcy or sale of the project as a result of financial difficulties. Learn the differing issues, leverage and interests that each party brings to bear, and explore the options and outcomes available for the distressed condominium project in today's uncertain times. Attorneys, real estate developers, lenders, borrowers, mortgage  more...

Challenges and Rights of the Subordinate Debt ... explore the potential risks of making subordinate loans, bankruptcy considerations and how to diligence a prospective borrower. In addition, it will explore the various forms of subordinate debt and will review the ultimate hedge for subordinate lenders, the intercreditor agreement. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, loan officers, loan department personnel, branch managers, credit and  more...

Bankruptcy Retention and Disclosures: Knowing When and What to Say ...Bankruptcy is a specialized practice quite different than typical litigation. In general litigation, secrecy and limited disclosures are the norm. However, the filing of a bankruptcy and one's involvement in it, either as a debtor, professional or even creditor, requires specific and often extensive disclosures to protect the interests of the estate and the integrity of the bankruptcy process.  more...

Collection Issues for Condominium and Homeowners' Association: Legal Tips, Concepts and Current Trends in Assessment Collection ...cularly in light of the historically high foreclosure and bankruptcy filings. Step-by-step procedure for pursuing litigation, either against a homeowner personally or through lien foreclosure, will also be summarized discussing related costs, risks and other considerations to assist associations in making more effective and sensible business decisions to adapt to current market and economic  more...

Pros and Cons of Cost-Plus vs. Fixed Price Contracts BenefitsLump sum and cost-plus contracts for construction projects offer different protections and incentives for both owners and contractors. With today's economic pressures, it is important that project participants know the factors to consider in choosing between these pricing approaches and to understand the advantages and disadvantages to each. The current economic situation has imposed  more...

Good Guy Guaranties: Landlord Tenant Law Update ... (ii) inability to obtain reimbursement or damages due to bankruptcy limitations and litigation processes. Good Guy Limited Guaranty obligations provide considerable relief and additional tools for a landlord and owner when the commercial lease goes sour. Good Guy Guaranties speed the space recovery process, help avoid losses of rentals and aid in space remarketing. Additionally, the  more...

Buying and Selling Claims in Bankruptcy ...bankruptcy procedures and forms for the trading of claims in bankruptcy, strategies for maximizing the value of claims, and recent court decisions and orders that could have a substantial impact on the value or enforceability of the claims purchased. In addition, you will gain insights on trading for passive investment to gain a return on capital versus purchasing to own or control the company  more...

Impact of Confidentiality Rules in Bankruptcy Proceedings BenefitsDistressed companies struggle to protect their proprietary and strategic information against the assumption that a bankrupt's financial affairs are public. Since 2005, creditor committees have similarly confronted their statutory obligation to share information with creditors with their practical duties in working through a Chapter 11. This teleconference will provide both a relevant  more...

Enforcing Federal Garnishments BenefitsNearly every employer at one time or another has received a garnishment, whether for taxes, child support or general creditors. Failing to follow garnishment laws can be very costly for employers, and thus it is critical to carefully follow the requirements of any garnishment. This teleconference will explain the different kinds of garnishments under federal law and their use and  more...

Purchasing Law: Breach, Repudiation and Excuse BenefitsYou have survived the battle of the forms or signed a supply agreement but there is a problem - your supplier hasn't delivered, the goods don't work the way they should or you have reason to think that they won't be delivered. This teleconference will provide you a basic understanding about what you can do when your purchase contract goes bad. You will receive a primer on the steps you  more...

When Worlds Collide - Bankruptcy and Probate ...547 U.S. 293 (2006), there was a common belief among many bankruptcy and probate practitioners that the so-called probate exception to federal jurisdiction served to prevent bankruptcy courts from adjudicating any matters that were related, even only slightly, to a probate estate. In giving a very narrow interpretation to the probate exception to federal jurisdiction within the context of  more...

Construction Payment Remedies: Using the Right Tools ...ens and related remedies. - You will be able to point out bankruptcy concerns. - You will be able to distinguish which remedies are available, legally and practically. - You will be able to discuss resolving payment disputes. Project managers, contractors, subcontractors, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, engineers, principals, contract managers, developers, architects,  more...

Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors: What You Need to Know About ABC's ...dvantages and disadvantages to the process as compared to bankruptcy. You will gain a better understanding of the nature of general assignments and how to recognize when the use of an assignment may be advantageous versus the debtor turning to a liquidation under chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code. Attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, branch managers, loan officers, loan department personnel,  more...

Understanding Bankruptcy Code Section 503(b)(9) ... insolvent retailers end up financing, unwittingly, these bankruptcy cases. In 2005, the bankruptcy laws were amended to provide sellers of goods received by a debtor within 20 days before bankruptcy an administrative expense priority claim in bankruptcy. This teleconference is designed to help sellers and their professionals maximize the opportunities to get paid in priority to other  more...

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Procedures: What You Need to Know ...bankruptcy amendments, Chapter 13s are taking a bigger slice of the consumer bankruptcy pie. This teleconference will discuss the Chapter 13 process and how it differs from Chapter 7 bankruptcies. It details the structure of the typical Chapter 13 case and presents pointers on maximizing the recovery of you and your client. This teleconference is geared to those who have some knowledge of the  more...

AIA Document A312 Payment Bond Forms ... crunch, the teleconference will also provide a primer on bankruptcy issues that may arise in the context of making a claim on one of these bonds. n nLearning Objectives n- You will be able to explain the difference between payment bonds and performance bonds. n- You will be able to interpret terms and conditions of the A312 Payment Bond. n- You will be able to paraphrase the 15-Day Rule. n-  more...

Tenancies in Common - Legal and Practical Issues nDuring the last five years, the tenant-in-common offering industry has grown to approximately $5 billion in annual equity raised. While specific data is hard to find, industry experts estimate that between $10 billion and $12 billion has been raised and spread across more than 2,000 offerings. In the last year, the number of materially under-performing TIC transactions has increased. As the  more...

Bankruptcy Preferences ...s and purchasers alike all risk receiving a notice from a bankruptcy trustee demanding a return of funds, legitimately paid out by the debtor, as a preference. Attorneys representing debtors, trustees and creditors must be intimately familiar with the elements required to prove a preference and as well as to defend against one. This teleconference will provide an in-depth analysis of the  more...

Recent Developments With Loan Syndications nAttend this teleconference and stay abreast of the latest issues relating to the loan syndication process. Our seasoned faculty will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about loan documentation. You'll get an inside look at how to respond to confusing post-Lehman bankruptcy issues and other new developments. n nRegister now and you'll learn how to overcome any obstacles you  more...