Washington DC CLE - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Courses
Washington DC CLE
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Bankruptcy Law for Family Attorneys
Designed as a beginners’ course on bankruptcy law, this CLE program will explain the law’s relationship to Family Law cases including the ethical issues that may confront Family Law attorneys. The course takes attorneys on a walk-through of the filing process, a detailed account of the petition for bankruptcy and how it might impact divorce cases. The course also provides strategies for the use of Bankruptcy law to benefit their clients, chapter 7 petition and a motion for the relief from auto... More Info
$552General Credits -
Bankruptcy Issues for an Insurance Carrier When an Insured Files for Bankruptcy
Designed for insurance practitioners, this CLE course will focus on issues related to underwriting, and coverage or claims adjustment. The course will explain the credit risks for insurers for unpaid premiums, self-insured retention and preference, fraudulent transfer and other voidable transfer claims. The course will cover bankruptcy filing and its potential erosion of policy limits as well as the impact of policy-altering reorganization plans. The course will conclude with a review of the cir... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
Commercial Collections Primer
This CLE course, presented by veteran commercial collections litigator Carol G. Morokoff, will present the potential pitfalls of the practice as well as strategies for preparing and executing an effective and successful strategy. More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Bankruptcy Basics: Understanding Your Client’s Options
In this informative CLE course, bankruptcy attorney Robert J. Rock, Esq, Senior Counsel at Tully Rinckey PLLC, will guide attorneys on providing alternatives to bankruptcy, how to evaluate a client for bankruptcy, and conducting assessment of qualifications. The course will review different types of bankruptcy cases, explain the primary laws and rules practitioners should know and provide strategies to avoid potential pitfalls with bankruptcy petitions. More Info
$291General Credit -
Collateralized Debt Obligations and Credit Default Swaps: A Guide for Lawyers
What are Collateralized Debt Obligations (CDOs) and Credit Default Swaps (CDS)? How did they come to play, and continue to play, such prominent roles in the global economy? Ever wanted to know the difference between a CDO and a CLO? What are TruPs CDOs? And why are they so controversial as to remain in news headlines today? Get a real understanding of CDOs and CDSs, how they are structured and the litigation landscape regarding these investments today. This CLE course, presented by... More Info
$812.75General Credits -
Introduction to Structured Finance
An alphabet soup made up of RMBS, CMBS, CDOs, SIVs have been in the press for the last few years and while they perform an integral part of the capital markets, few know what they are. Some commentators and regulators have alleged that these sophisticated financial instruments were responsible for the Credit Crisis that nearly destroyed the global economy. What are these structured products, how do they work and who created them? New York attorney and subject matter expert Jack Chen... More Info
$291.25General Credits -
Bankruptcy Basics: Chapter 11 and Reorganization
This informative CLE course will outline the various benefits to corporations, investors and debtors in filing for Chapter 11. The course will also explain different types of bankruptcies and explain how to reclassify secured debt into unsecured debt, the process for the free and clear sale of assets and the requirements for confirmation of Chapter 11. More Info
$291General Credit -
Hot Issues and Litigation Strategy Involving Preference Claims
Reports of financial fraud by large corporations seem relentless and even the hint of deceit must be mitigated. One particularly hot issue is that of claims of preference in the payment of debts before declarations of bankruptcy. This essential CLE course will explain how to avoid the intimation of preference through a review of: Advising companies prior to bankruptcy Analyzing common defenses Exploring the effect of § 503(b)(9) (Administrative Claims), § 546(c)(1) (Expanded Recla... More Info
$291General Credit -
Introduction to the Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA)
A detailed introduction to the Fair Debt Collection Act (FDCPA), this CLE course is presented by Harvey Rephen, who specializes in consumer protection from abusive and illegal debt collection. A compelling, overview of the FDCPA and an explanation of the various restrictions placed on debt collectors, this course will also explore the proper parameters of communication between debtors and third parties, prohibited practices, and civil liabilities with regards to collection agencies. More Info
$291.25General Credits
