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The UST Program recently released a new series of videos to assist debtors, attorneys, and creditors with 341’s. There is also a Consumer Information page.

NCLC invites and encourages you to nominate worthy candidates for two annual awards: the prestigious Vern Countryman Award for lifetime achievement in consumer law, and the Rising Star Award for newer attorneys who have made a significant impact.

Under the Radar: Evidence of Prohibited Vehicle-Title Loans Made in 23 States – A Study
Commentary by Ed Boltz, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, P.C. (Durham, NC)
 
Ed provides a synopsis and compelling commentary on this study by the Center for Responsible Lending, which may be of particular interest to trustees.

Disaster Relief (This is a page of free resources.)

Congratulations New Trustee

 

Stephen Troy Staley has been appointed at the Interim Standing Trustee for the Eastern District of North Carolina

This Week's Featured Articles

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February 9, 2025
“. . . Rules of Evidence can be confusing . . . , particularly the rules about hearsay. Is a statement hearsay but admissible under an exception? Or, is the statement non-hearsay and, therefore, admissible under another rule?” Judge Lopez-Castro takes a look at admissions you will want to read!
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February 9, 2025
“Your marketing is your opportunity to set yourself apart. It’s your chance to show why you’re different — better — than your competitors.”
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February 9, 2025
“Bankruptcy attorneys often operate from a mindset of scarcity. . . . They undercharge, give away their time, and scrimp on resources, running their practices like they’re always one bad month away from shutting down.”
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Other Recent Articles

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February 9, 2025
Ed provides a synopsis and compelling commentary on this study by the Center for Responsible Lending, which may be of particular interest to trustees.
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February 2, 2025
Part 1 of this series introduced the purpose of these articles and discussed four fundamental rules relating to motion practice. This second article takes a deeper dive into one of those rules, Rule 9014.
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February 2, 2025
The present value “interest” that must be paid on a secured claim in accordance with § 1325(a)(5)(B), as determined by Till, is to be paid from the effective date of the plan – confirmation – and not calculated from the date the plan was filed.
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Scott Waterman
February 2, 2025
While you may want to read all 44 pages, Trustee Waterman has done an excellent job of breaking it down.
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February 2, 2025
“I tend to believe that . . . attorneys are worried about . . . office looks like, key word/website optimization and the like. As a result, consumer bankruptcy attorneys fail to focus on referral sources. . . . Before costs, he or she needs to worry about a steady stream of paying clients.” See also: Personal Injury Attorney’s Duty of Reasonable Inquiry of a Client’s Bankruptcy This is a free resource you can share when contacting PI attorneys for referrals.
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January 26, 2025
This is the first in a series of resources intended to simplify and facilitate the search for and application of certain bankruptcy rules relevant to chapter 13 practice. This article will look at four fundamental rules relating to general motion practice: Rules 9013, 9006, 9007, and 9014.
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January 26, 2025
It looks like the Debtor has completed all plan payments, that the plan is fully consummated, and the debtor is ready for discharge and closing of the bankruptcy case. Not so fast. There may be matters remaining that need to be addressed to get over the finish line. Attorney Joseph offers subscribers a checklist of potential issues that could inhibit discharge.
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January 26, 2025
Jen Lee is spot-on highlighting poor client communication as the source of both individual client anguish and with discontent with the legal profession as a whole. Failure to return calls is the most frequent complaint to the state bar where I practice. See also: -Stop the Chaos and Fix Client Communication with Smart Tech -Spitballing Chapter 13’s Image Makeover -Ditch the Bankruptcy Jargon—Marketing Chapter 13 as the Ultimate Solution (Note that there are a few comments on this article.) Thoughts on a Chapter 13 image makeover? Let us hear from you.
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January 19, 2025
“Technology isn’t a replacement for the human element of your practice—it’s a solution to the logistical headaches that prevent you from being the attorney your clients need.” See also: Spitballing Chapter 13’s Image Makeover Ditch the Bankruptcy Jargon—Marketing Chapter 13 as the Ultimate Solution (Note that there are a few comments on this article.) Think Chapter 13 needs an image makeover? Let us hear from you.
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January 19, 2025
Atty Hayes takes a look at a very interesting aspect of law we probably don’t think about on a regular basis. Are appeals for sale? “. . . maybe the answer is that the right to appeal is always property of the estate and may be sold to the opposing party.”
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January 19, 2025
Director’s Awards Recognize 16 Employees for Leadership, Service FOUR are from bankruptcy courts!!
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January 12, 2025
“Three cheers for Jen Lee’s piece on the need to pitch the manifest strengths of Chapter 13. Her advice to use head-to-head comparisons with alternative approaches to debt for the client is right on. An image makeover for Chapter 13 would be even more powerful if we can spread the word to a broader audience, before they’ve shorted their tax withholding, encumbered their exempt homestead, signed on with a profit-focused ‘debt consolidation’ company, or dipped into their retirement funds.” Think Chapter 13 needs an image makeover? Let us hear from you.
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Current Webinars

February 7, 2025
Note:  Due to a technical glitch, this recording is audio only.    In the consumer bankruptcy world, we use terms...
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January 23, 2025
This webinar offers consumer bankruptcy attorneys some time-saving tips for navigating the new restyled Bankruptcy Rules. Easily find deadlines; follow tricky...
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December 13, 2024
Join Mark Leffler and Emily Connor Kennedy for an insightful dive into the FCRA. They'll break down key terms, statutory...
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August 17, 2024
Presenters: Jody Bledsoe and Thom Hopper This webinar is directed to everyone involved in consumer bankruptcy.  Chapter 13 Standing Trustees...
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June 20, 2024
As we learned in Part 1 (Income)**, the quirks and quagmire of the means test are deep and wide! We...
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June 20, 2024
Moderator Honorable Daniel P. Collins will lead Trustee Diana Daugherty and Nicole Novak, Esq. in a discussion on the specific...
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Looking to Become a Member?

ConsiderChapter13.org offers a forum to advance continuing education of consumer bankruptcy via access to insightful articles, informative webinars, and the latest industry news. Join now to benefit from expert resources and stay informed.

Webinars

These informative sessions are led by industry experts and cover a range of consumer bankruptcy topics.

Member Articles

Written by industry experts, these articles provide in-depth analysis and practical guidance on consumer bankruptcy topics.

Industry News

The Academy is the go-to source for the latest news and analysis in the Chapter 13 bankruptcy industry.

To get started, please let us know which of these best fits your current position: