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Meet Another New’ish Trustee

September 1, 2024
Gregory D. Stefan was appointed as a Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for the Eastern District of Virginia effective May 1, 2023. He follows in the footsteps of Michael P. Cotter upon his retirement.
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When Supervisors Supervise the Supervision of Supervisors

September 1, 2024
Micromanaging can foster more harm than good in the workplace.
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New Chapter 13 Standing Trustee

August 25, 2024
Acting United States Trustee Gerard R. Vetter has selected Dawn Hardesty to replace retiring chapter 13 standing trustee Pamela Simmons-Beasley, effective October 1, 2024.
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Atlanta Debtor Attorney/Firm Sanctioned

August 11, 2024
From Page 4 of Memorandum and Order “Because Kakol’s representation of Debtor in this case fell drastically below the standard for acceptable representation of individual debtors in chapter 13 cases as discussed in greater detail below, he and the Kakol Firm will be sanctioned as follows: (1) they will be required to disgorge any and all fees paid in connection...
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Meet a New Trustee

August 4, 2024
Brandi Richardson was appointed as the Chapter 13 Standing Trustee for the Winston Salem Division of the Middle District of North Carolina on October 1, 2023.
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Hot Off the Press

July 21, 2024
Selection of Kyu Young (Mike) Paek to Serve as Bankruptcy Judge in the Southern District of New York. See also: ABI 40 Under 40
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Eastern District of Michigan

July 21, 2024
Notice of Continued Recall Service of Judge Thomas J. Tucker
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR . . . NOW!!!

July 14, 2024
MARK YOUR CALENDAR . . . NOW!!! NACTT 2025 - July 9-12 - Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
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Separately Classifying Student Loans in Chapter 13

June 23, 2024
We originally ran this item in May to give you a heads up of what was coming. July is almost here . . . Starting July 1st, Chapter 13 debtors in Federal Student Loan IDR plans will receive IDR credit for each month they make their bankruptcy plan payments, without needing to separately classify their student loans.
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Expiration of Debt Limits

June 23, 2024
Well, they expired . . . As you know, Congress temporarily raised the debt limits for Subchapter V and Chapter 13 debtors. These increased debt limits expired June 21st. For Chapter 13 the maximum is $465,275 for unsecured debt and $1,395,625 for secured debt.
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Webinars by The Academy

Navigating the Claims Maze: Compliance, Pitfalls, and Consequences in the Allowance Process

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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Sharpening Your Means Test Skills Part 2 Expenses

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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When There’s No Gold in the Golden Years: Special Considerations for Elderly, Incapacitated or Deceased Debtors in Chapter 13

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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Mortgage Case Law Update 2024

May 14, 2024
This webinar features three distinguished experts in the legal realm of mortgage servicing - Michael J. McCormick, a seasoned senior...
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Student Loans: What to Do When the Phone Rings and PC has Student Loans

September 21, 2023
Join Josh Cohen (The Student Loan Lawyer) and Scott Waterman in a FAST one hour look at the very first...
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Student Loans in Chapter 13 Going Forward

January 28, 2023
Join our panel of experts* as they discuss the specifics of the brand new DOJ Guidelines, how they are geared...
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Marketing is Not a Dirty Word

September 1, 2022
Join Trustee Hank Hildebrand as he interviews Amy Seigenthaler, Managing Partner of FINN Partners Southeast. FINN are specialists in marketing...
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3002.01: The Dialogue Continues

January 15, 2022
Join our panel of experts as they expound on the discussion that began in our webinar on December 16th entitled...
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3002.01 Proposed Rule Changes: The Webinar

January 7, 2022
Join our panel of experts for a lively discussion regarding the proposed changes to Federal Rule 3002.1. Is it working...
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Gravel: So, What’s the Big Deal?

October 29, 2021
Much is being written and discussed about an opinion out of Vermont - Gravel. Taggart, Law v. Siegel, Newrez, LLC...
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