Tennessee CLE - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Courses
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Discharging Federal Student Loans Under The New DOJ Guidance
The Department of Justice and Department of Education announced the publication of guidance and forms regarding discharge of student loans in bankruptcy. The new guidance provides clear eligibility requirements and more expeditious process for bankruptcy debtors seeking undue hardship discharges of federal student loans. The new guidance will dramatically change the treatment of federal student loans in bankruptcy and bring much needed relief to student loan borrowers. The course will... More Info
$501General Credit -
Math as a Powerful Tool in Law: Criminal, Civil, Commercial, Employment and Chapter 11
This fascinating CLE course will explain the applicability of statistics and probability theory to a wide range of legal areas from discrimination to criminal trials to corporate law, and will explain how they are applied. Various theorems typically used in the application of mathematics in determinations will be presented and potential determinations on the basis of mathematics will be outlined. More Info
$501General Credit -
Constitutional Challenges to the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act
The Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) was enacted by the New York State Legislature to correct perceived manipulations of the statute of limitations in foreclosure actions pending in New York State. In this course, FAPA is discussed in relation to how it affects various provisions of the CPLR, the RPAPL and GOL. In addition, FAPA has been challenged as unconstitutional on various grounds: including substantive due process, contracts clause and separation of powers. These constitutio... More Info
$501.02General Credits -
Consumer Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy: What Attorneys Need to Know About Conducting a Consult
This introductory CLE course provides valuable tools and tips for conducting a thorough, well-organized consumer bankruptcy consult which will assist the attorney in thoroughly analyzing the case and educating the client about the differences in Chapter 7 and 13 and why one might be better for them than the other. It highlights helpful tools and sample visual aids to keep the consult on track, maximize the information obtained from the client, and allow clients to clearly follow the an... More Info
$501.02General Credits -
Following the Money: A Primer on Fraudulent Transfer Litigation for the Uninitiated
Collecting debts can become extremely difficult and complicated if the debtor decides to play dirty. Debtors facing large lawsuits may try to make themselves judgment-proof by giving away assets to friends, family and other insiders, leaving little or nothing for the creditor to take. This CLE course examines how to combat and unwind such “fraudulent transfers” under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (“UFTA”). Additionally, this course will cover the nuts and bolts of avoidance... More Info
$501.02General Credits -
You Won! Now What? Collecting Civil Judgments Under Illinois Law
Successfully prosecuting a civil case to judgment is great, but clients typically expect money at the end of the case. This is especially important for lawyers who work on a contingent fee basis. If the judgment debtor has no available insurance – or if the judgment in question exceeds those limits, you need to understand the mechanics of collection law, so you can finish the job, monetize the judgment and get your client (and potentially yourself) paid. This course discusses the nuts a... More Info
$501.02General Credits -
Ethics in Debt Collection Law
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) can subject lawyers to ethical and liability traps for those collecting and prosecuting consumer debts. This CLE course will break down the particular and common rules of professional responsibility that also cause liability under the FDCPA. The seminar will provide insight on avoiding these pitfalls from defense counsel with 30 years of experience defending law firms against FDCPA allegations. More Info
$501.03Ethics Credits -
How to Settle Cases During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has decimated jobs and businesses, causing an upsurge in delinquent account receivables. As difficult as payment has been for debtors, our creditor clients are also losing revenue through uncollectible debt. But through creative negotiations, collection professionals can try and maximize collections during these difficult times with the right mix of empathy, assessment and long term planning. Learn how to successfully keep clients and increase collections by getting to the hea... More Info
$501.03General Credits -
The Patent Process for the Curious: What Lawyers Need to Know
As trusted advisors, lawyers are often asked many questions about legal matters outside their area of practice. One area of law that most lawyers do not have any experience with is patent law, and in particular, the patent prosecution process. Patent prosecution requires a special license which in turn requires passing its own exam and an undergraduate degree in a science or engineering. Because it is such a specialized area of practice, with about only 40,000 active practitioners in the US... More Info
$501.08General Credits -
A Search for Perfection: Fundamentals of UCC Article 9
Article 9 of the UCC contains a dense set of technical rules relating to secured transactions, all of which can be challenging to unwind. This course is intended to provide a general survey of some the key ideas concerning Article 9, outlining concepts that attorneys should know. Taking a practical approach to exploring Article 9, delving into the fundamentals, from the definition of secured transactions to potential remedies from defaults incurred under the statute. This CLE C... More Info
$501.17General Credits