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The Conference Committee has something very special planned for attendees this year. Included as a regular part of the seminar is a 3-session track entitled Order in the Court.
 
A more descriptive title could be “The Road to Trial.” Trials are won at the planning stages. Set yourself up for success by learning how to structure pre-trial workflows to ensure you are at your best on the day of the evidentiary hearing. The plenary will be followed by two breakout workshops dramatizing evidentiary issues in chapter 13 cases. You won’t want to miss the ‘acting’ abilities of Trustees Mary Viegelahn and David Mawhinney and the next generation of Hildebrands (Ned). Perhaps even an appearance from a certain beloved trustee from New Jersey (IYKYK)!
 
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This Week's Featured Articles

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May 11, 2025
In his indubitable yet fun style, Attorney Bruzek, brings subscribers a resource to flag for later reference.
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Chapter 13 plan proposing to pay nondischargeable student loans under § 1325(b)(5) cannot be confirmed unless the plan proposes to devote all disposable income to the plan or all unsecured claims (including the student loans) are paid in full.
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May 11, 2025
Chief Judge Theodor C. Albert passed away suddenly on May 5th. Our condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
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May 11, 2025
We are sorry to report that Bankruptcy Judge David T. Thuma passed away on Thursday, May 8, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
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May 11, 2025
On May 9th, the 2nd Circuit issued an opinion in Soussis v. Macco joining other Circuits holding that the Bankruptcy Code does not permit a Chapter 13 Trustee to retain the percentage fees collected on payments that a chapter 13 debtor made pre-confirmation in accordance with 26 U.S.C. §586 but, upon dismissal prior to confirmation of the plan, is obligated to return the fee to the debtor, as required by § 1326.

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May 4, 2025
A resource you are probably going to want to hang onto. Here, Trustee Drummond, offers readers a concise look at the doctrine of laches and answers how late is too late.
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May 4, 2025
Courts reserve refiling bars for egregious conduct. Here Attorney Estes looks at two particularly extreme cases.
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A new series from Attorney Jon Hayes. “I expect to cover every aspect of appeals carefully over the next couple months. Part 2 will have my thoughts on how to choose a good case to appeal.”
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Our SIXTH podcast episode just dropped!
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April 27, 2025
"Their chaos doesn’t have to be your chaos."
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April 27, 2025
"Chapter 13 asks people to eat broccoli for five years before they ever get a taste of dessert."
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April 27, 2025
Charles A. Pisaturo, Jr., was appointed as the Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for the District of Rhode Island on January 1, 2023. “Charlie” maintains his office in Providence.
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April 27, 2025
This study looks at the correlation between receipt of SSDI and bankruptcy, foreclosure, eviction and home sale.
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April 20, 2025
“Most of our clients know little about the law and have never hired a lawyer. The law is a scary unknown. Worse yet, their knowledge of the law often comes from online pro pers or AI that not only lacks the human touch but is subject to being horribly wrong.”
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April 20, 2025
Part 7 of this series looks at notice to creditors, turning to some tricky provisions in 11 U.S.C. § 342 and in Rule 2002, with a focus on giving notice to creditors when notice must be given by mail.
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April 20, 2025
Chapter 13 debtor proposing a plan that maintains payments and cures defaults on a long-term student loan debt bears the burden of proving that the classification is not discriminatory and does not violate § 1322(b)(10).
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April 13, 2025
Tired of eating fees at the end of a Chapter 13 when the debtor/client gets a discharge and you get to write off the time you spent in excess of the approved fee? Meet the Bingham Provision!
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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: