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48^th Annual NACTT Seminar Program and Registration information are now available!!

Professor David G. Epstein, holder of the University of Richmond School of Law’s George E. Allen Chair and former Dean of Emory University School of Law, is a featured speaker at the NACTT Conference in New York City on August 4-6, 2013. Professor Epstein will discuss recent United States Supreme Court cases of interest to bankruptcy practitioners. Professor Epstein is an expert in bankruptcy and commercial law. He has published many books and articles on bankruptcy and commercial law. He is a lively and engaging speaker. Click here for Professor Epstein’s Profile listing his many accomplishments and a sample of his publications.

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Personal Injury Attorney’s Duty of Reasonable Inquiry of a Client’s Bankruptcy

Michael B. Joseph

September 1, 2024

This article is a FREE resource for attorneys representing consumers in bankruptcy. Print it, mail it, or forward the link, carrier pigeon, whatever it take - get it into the hands of the personal injury attorneys in your area. You will educate them on their responsibilities AND create a referral avenue for yourself! You’re welcome!!

Clock Starts When the Order is Entered

Henry E. Hildebrand, III

May 17, 2026

Motion to voluntarily dismiss a Chapter 13 case is not automatic and only takes effect with entry of a court order; the 180-day bar to filing following a voluntary dismissal after a motion for relief from stay starts only when the case is actually dismissed.

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Student Loans Debacle-Part II: Failure to Forgive – The Ticking Time-Bomb

R. Michael Smith

October 23, 2022

The recent push for student loan forgiveness has been met with increasing opposition. The rationales for not providing a generally applicable path for student loan forgiveness or cancellation have included arguments based upon imagined unfairness to those previously able to pay off their loans, which seems to be both short-sighted, as well as a “red herring” argument. It does not...

Amendments to Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 3002.1

The Academy

November 30, 2025

TODAY amendments to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3002.1 take effect, and with these amendments come six new Official Forms, one revised Official Form, and a new Director’s Form. Please click here to view the new forms. Check applicable court websites for new docketing events and new local rules.

Discharges and the DoD: The Interplay between Bankruptcy & Security Clearances

Emily Connor Kennedy

March 6, 2022

There are several different types of security clearances that an individual might seek as a prerequisite to employment. What each clearance requires depends on many factors, such as whether the person is a civilian or part of the armed forces, whether the clearance is for facility access only (versus access to sensitive documents), and the scope of the access in...

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Tribute to Barbara P. Foley, Esq.

Hon. Scott W. Dales

September 15, 2024

“ . . . Barb quickly put my concerns to rest . . . . She was respectful but firm, of course, and I could also detect a nurturing side. We talked about, of all things, my relationship with my mother (let's not go there!) and I foresaw that Barb would be making her mark on our district.” We will miss you, Barb!!!

Minding the Post-Confirmation Gate: Creditors Gotta’ Get It Right the First Time

Henry E. Hildebrand, III

June 16, 2024

Although it is easy for a consumer practitioner to skim over decisions relating to Chapter 11, occasionally, a Chapter 11 decision requires attention. This is particularly true when the decision is issued by a Circuit Court of Appeals. Here, compelling circumstances must be demonstrated to justify a post-confirmation amendment to a proof of claim.

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Be Sure Your Sins Will Find You Out

Henry E. Hildebrand, III

September 15, 2024

Failure of a Chapter 13 debtor to disclose the existence of a cause of action which accrued prior to or shortly after the filing of the petition merits dismissal of the case with a one-year bar against a subsequent bankruptcy filing.

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Overly Rigid and Broad

Henry E. Hildebrand, III

June 21, 2026

Keathley should now be added to your list of important Supreme Court cases. Be sure to take a look at the concurring opinions. See also: Supreme Court Gets Judicial Estoppel Right, at Least More Right

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How Much Is That Doggy in the Window? The One with the PMSI?

Ryan Blay

February 16, 2025

Canine Collateral. Paws and Claws. A legal tail. The puns are endless but Attorney Blay shares how he resolved the growing issue of a debtor’s pet being used as loan collateral while also highlighting the quirks of pet financing in bankruptcy cases.

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