Virginia MCLE - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Courses
This is a listing of Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights CLE Courses for Virginia. Please make your selection below of Virginia CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
Virginia MCLE
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Courses purchased through the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved Virginia State Bar MCLE Accredited Sponsor. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Discharging Federal Student Loans Under The New DOJ Guidance
Released by the Department of Justice and Department of Education on November 17, 2022, the new guidance and forms regarding discharge of student loans in bankruptcy offers a more expedient process and clear eligibility requirements for bankruptcy debtors seeking to apply undue hardship discharges of federal student loans. This CLE course will explain the new guidance and how it will serve to dramatically impact the treatment of federal student loans in bankruptcy as well as provide re... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: It's Growing, So Make Sure Your Clients are Covered
The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) legislative regime underwent sweeping changes because of the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (“AMLA”). This informative CLE course will examine who is covered and address potential questions and answers to this dynamic set of laws. These include the sections of the AMLA of 2020 that are still being put into force, including the coverage of entities that are not traditionally included, the Beneficia... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Consumer Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy: What Attorneys Need to Know About Conducting a Consult
Consumer bankruptcy consults are complex and properly informing clients is labor intensive. This CLE course will offer an introduction in conducting a thorough and well-organized consumer bankruptcy consult which will both assist the attorney’s analysis of the case and educate the client about the difference between Chapter 7 and 13 and the benefits of one over the other. The course will offer tips and tools as well as sample visual aids to keep a consult on track, maximizing the information... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Avoiding Liability Under The FDCPA
The purpose of this CLE program is to provide attorneys with an overview of the essential aspects of compliance with respect to a third-party debt collector's use of telephone and written communication for debt collection. In recent times, the debt collection industry has experienced heightened regulatory scrutiny and increased enforcement actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Additionally, there has been renewed interest from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and... More Info
$552General Credits -
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Ethics in Debt Collection Law
This CLE course will explain the ethical and liability traps that attorneys are subject to for those collecting and prosecuting consumer debts under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This course will explain the most common rules of professional responsibility that typically result in liability under the FDCPA. Presented by defense counsel with over 30 years of experience defending law firms against FDCPA allegations, the course will present the best approaches to avoidin... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
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Following the Money: A Primer on Fraudulent Transfer Litigation for the Uninitiated
Debt collection can be simple and straightforward, or difficult and even dirty when a debtor decides to make things complicated. Debtors facing lawsuits may attempt to shield themselves by giving assets to family or friends, leaving nothing for a creditor to take. This CLE course will offer tactics for combating what’s considered fraudulent transfers by the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (UFTA) and the avoidance actions that can be taken. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Move to Florida, Home in Florida, or Snowbird: What Estate Planning Attorneys Need to Know
This CLE presentation will delve into the various legal and planning considerations that are important to anyone who has moved to, or is contemplating moving to Florida, or owns a second home in Florida. The presentation will cover a wide range of topics, such as the criteria for appointing a personal representative of a Floridian’s estate, the homestead protection available in Florida, and how to take advantage of it. Additionally, the presentation will discuss the language that can b... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Skip Tracing for Lawyers
Located a missing person is sometimes required of attorneys in most areas of practice, though more often for those practicing trust and estates, malpractice, debt collection, personal injury, and real estate law. Typically, with enough information, creativity and resources, attorneys can locate individuals without the services of private investigators or skip tracers. This informative CLE course, developed by a seasoned investigative attorney, will help lawyers develop basic people sea... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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The Hidden Secrets of Constructive Trust Litigation
Imagine your client, with full knowledge and faculties, has executed a deed signing away his property with the “understanding” that he would eventually get it back. Would the statute of frauds bar relief? Interesting question. This CLE course will address all the Hidden Secrets of Constructive Trust Litigation. Presented by the author of "Litigating Constructive Trusts" which addresses the main issues relevant to constructive trust cases, the course will address the issue from an offen... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Defending Motions to Dismiss and Objections to Discharge Under Chapter 7 United States Bankruptcy Code
For most debtors, Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code offers a fresh start, relieving debtors of any legal obligation to repay debts listed in the schedule. Unfortunately, not everyone qualifies for a Chapter 7 discharge and not all debts are eligible for discharge. This CLE course will review and explain each statutory exception to discharge and offer strategies to successfully defend objections filed by creditors and the US Trustee. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Math as a Powerful Tool in Law: Criminal, Civil, Commercial, Employment and Chapter 11
Surprisingly, statistics and probability are useful tools when handling various legal areas. This is particularly relevant for Title VII actions in which the numbers can reveal whether under-representation by certain minority groups have impacted pay, benefits or employment conditions or whether the differentials are due to chance. This CLE course will explain step-by-step the process of using statistics to make these determinations from defining the populations to taking mathematical... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Legal Debt Collection: Best Practices in the Current Environment
Debt collection has many potential pitfalls. This CLE course will present the various methods that are most effective in debt collection law practice. The course will review the potential challenges as well as offer tips and strategies for how to avoid them. Offering a basic review for those exploring the field, the course will cover legal practice issues from the start of the process through resolution. More Info
$291General Credit -
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An Introduction to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Basics
This CLE course will provide an introductory overview of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The course will offer a comprehensive review of the basics of preparing a petition, the client intake and evaluation process, the importance of asset investigation and the various pitfalls to watch out for. Common issues that arise both before and during the process will also be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Reverse Mortgages: Stay In Your House For The Rest Of Your Life? Not So Fast!
Reverse mortgage holders often file foreclosure actions without any basis for doing so. This CLE course will present a detailed overview of the determinations, which are at times very problematic, of reverse mortgage servicers of non-occupancy by borrowers. The course will also offer guidance to attorneys who need to litigate these actions on their clients’ behalf. Valuable insight into the effective handling of the entire process of such cases will be reviewed. More Info
$291General Credit -
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A Search for Perfection: Fundamentals of UCC Article 9
The complexity of Article 9 of the UCC’s technical rules for secured transactions can be a challenge. This CLE course will offer a comprehensive overview of the major concepts that attorneys need to know about Article 9. The course offers a practical approach which outlines the fundamental issues from defining secured transactions to potential remedies for default. The course will also review the various perfections of security interests and priority issues and rules. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Foreclosure: Mastering After The Sale Challenges
This comprehensive CLE course will prepare real estate attorneys to manage standard post foreclosure sale processes as well as manage client expectations and those of other involved parties. The course will assist attorneys in identifying potential post-foreclosure sale challenges and proactively strategize in how to address and solve them. The course will cover: Post-judgement costs Interest Attorney fees Bankruptcy Missed liens Possession Procedural challenges More Info
$552General Credits -
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What Every Family Law Attorney Needs To Know About Debt Collection And Bankruptcy
Family law includes a variety of different factors, including the multitude of issues families face when a single household splits into two. Whether with regards to debt, bankruptcy or the specific solvency of different family members, these issues are required knowledge for Family Law practitioners. This CLE course will review each of these potential problems to enable attorneys to advise their clients in making informed decisions. More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Introduction to Chapter 11, Subchapter V: An Accessible and Affordable Option for Small Businesses
Between stimulus payments and eviction moratoriums, bankruptcy filings have reached record lows. This assistance, however, provided on a federal and state level in response to COVID-19, will not last forever. When these expire, small businesses looking for a new means of support can turn to Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy code, which this informative and timely CLE course will present. The course will offer a step-by-step guide for plan approval as well as commercial lease... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Understanding Asset Protection
Learn how to protect yourself from the effects of lawsuits through personal asset protection. This CLE course will offer an in-depth guide for protecting your personal wealth including a basic history, exemption status under federal and state law, risk analysis and definitions. The course will also delve into protections for different types of assets such as physical and real asset, liquid, domestic, offshore and others. Protection tools such as Limited Liability Companies, Family Limi... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Can We Get Back to Business? The FDCPA and The Post-Covid World
As businesses begin to open their doors after the COVID shutdown, cash-flow, collections and receivables are once again at the forefront of people’s minds. How should business address receivables in consumer transactions? How did COVID impact the collection of receivables and what does the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FCPA) require? Is there a difference between commercial and consumer collections? This CLE course will review the FDCPA, explain the new rulings and case... More Info
$291General Credit -
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The Patent Process for the Curious: What Lawyers Need to Know
Patent law is one of the lesser known areas of law, in particular from a procedural standpoint. Special licensing and exclusive exams, as well as an undergraduate degree in science or engineering, dictate who can practice patent law and only practitioners will have real in-depth knowledge. With only about 40,000 active practitioners in the US, course work in the field is extremely limited. Regardless, it isn’t uncommon for an attorney with little or no background in patent prosecution... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Do I Stay or Do I Go: Figuring out the Bankruptcy Means Test
The means test is the gateway to bankruptcy. Does your client really pass the Chapter 7 means test? Is it possible you are crossing the line into a 13? What about the allowable deductions or income permitted in the means test? This CLE course, presented by bankruptcy attorney Marteal Lamb, will offer a comprehensive review of the means test including deductions allowed and past opinions on the listed means test deductions. More Info
$552.5General Credits -
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Enforcement of Judgments in New Jersey and New York during the COVID Pandemic
Winning at trial is only half the battle. Ultimately, being able to enforce a judgement is when the case is truly won. Whether you win by default, motion or trial, until a judgement is paid, it isn’t a success. This CLE course, presented by attorney Jeffrey H, Ward, will explain the mechanism for collecting judgement entered in the Courts of New York and New Jersey during COVID. The course will explain how judgements in these states are entered, including the domestication to these st... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Ten Critical Legal Issues in Consumer Protection
What are the critical issues facing consumer and corporate attorneys in the coming year? This CLE course will explain the typical consumer laws adopted by various states and how they are being interpreted by the courts. The course will present a regulatory overview as well as enforcement actions that both federal and state regulators tend to bring and how an attorney may effectively defend against them. The impact of COVID-19 on these laws will be addressed. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Whistleblower Litigation: Tips for Avoiding Traps for the Unwary
This CLE course will offer an initial introduction to whistleblowing laws, followed by an in-depth discussion of the various traps that the unwary might fall into. Designed for those who are seeking to or considering representing whistleblowers, the course will review issues of divorce, bankruptcy, severance agreements, public disclosure issues, FOI requests, the management of parallel employment litigation, counterclaims and co-relator issues among others. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Basics of Personal Bankruptcy
COVID-19 has resulted in a tremendous rise in bankruptcy filings and the situation is expected to worsen. Attorneys need to know how to assist clients faced with overwhelming debt. This CLE course will explain personal bankruptcy at its basic level and will include eligibility standards for filing and how to evaluate them, code chapters, exemptions, preparing for petitions and the process of liquidation. Court litigation, filing and pleading cases and the implication of specific codes and chap... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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This Isn’t Rocket Science! All You Need to Know About Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Petition
Bankruptcy petitions are not nearly as simple as they may appear and with the recent financial crisis sweeping the nation, many attorneys will be called upon to assist clients in filing. This CLE course will review the basics and provide valuable guidance in filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Bankruptcy practices and document review as well as the history of bankruptcy, rules, codes and typical forms, statements, schedules and the overall bankruptcy “Bible” will all be covered in this compre... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Small Business Reorganizations under New Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
There have been myriad changes to the new Subchapter V of the bankruptcy code with major impact on small business reorganization. This CLE course will explain these changes and discuss the origin and particulars of the new and its relationship to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The goal of the new act, though in actuality a subchapter of the bankruptcy code, specifically chapter 11, is to make it cheaper and easier for small businesses to reorganize. Given... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
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Who Keeps the Cash? How the CARES Act Impacts Retirement Fund Distributions and Bankruptcy
The provision of the CARES Act has a significant impact on issues related to individual bankruptcies, retirement fund loans and withdrawals. The course will address the relationship between stimulus checks and bankruptcy, penalties for the withdrawal of funds from the retirement account and other areas related to retirement funds, loans and bankruptcy. More Info
$291General Credit -
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Credit Where Credit Is Due: Understanding the Rights and Responsibilities of Creditors in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy would appear to indicate a loss for creditors, yet there are a variety of scenarios wherein creditors may still recoup some of their losses or pursue the outstanding debt through a modification of an automatic stay or an adversary proceeding. Alternatively, some creditors may aggressively pursue a debtor regardless of the debtor’s assets or financial culpability. This CLE course will explain the rights and obligations of a bankruptcy creditor and will guide participants in understan... More Info
$291General Credit -
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Bankruptcy 101: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
This CLE course on the basics of bankruptcy offers the information and skills to determine whether it’s in a client’s best interest to file a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13. The course will explain the process from the initial client interview and information gathering to petition, Statement of Financial Affairs and Schedules and the Means Test as it relates to both types of bankruptcy. The course will also offer an overview of the national Chapter 13 Plan. More Info
$552.5General Credits -
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Fundamentals of Student Loan Law
Student loans are a growing concern. With over $1.6 trillion in debt and over 44 million borrowers, the need for borrowers’ consultants has never been greater. This CLE course will present a variety of avenues to resolve defaulted loans, discuss repayment options, loan forgiveness programs and a variety of other remedies available including discharge through bankruptcy. The difference between federal and private student loans, implications and strategies in cases of default, eligibility requir... More Info
$551.5General Credits
