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Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section

Provides attorneys representing all segments of the bankruptcy bar with monthly educational programs related to topical issues in this continuously emerging area of law.

Section News

2010 Northern District of Texas

Bankruptcy Bench/Bar Conference

Bankruptcy: In the Spotlight

May 14, 2010

"Inglorious BAPCPA" - Discussion of key developments and the current state of the law under BAPCPA.

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Click speaker's name for biography: Pamela A. Bassel, Sam C. Gregory, Judge Harlin D. Hale, R. Byrn Bass, Jr.

"New Releases and Blockbusters" - Discussion of the latest opinions and cases in both consumer and business bankruptcies.

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Click speaker's name for biography: E. Paul Keiffer, Behrooz Vida, Vickie Driver, Areya Holder

"Where the Wild Things Are" - Discussion of the ethical considerations affecting bankruptcy attorneys.

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Click speaker's name for biography: Stacy Brainin, Carol Payne, Judge Russell Nelms

"An Education" on § 541 - Discussion of Property of the Estate

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Click speaker's name for biography: Carey Ebert, John Spicer, Prof. Tom Featherston

Chapter 11 Sales: "It's Complicated" - Discussion of Chapter 11 Sales Issues and conducting the successful sale.

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Click speaker's name for biography: Judith Ross, Bruce White, Deborah Perry, Michael Haynes

"The Road" - The Way to the Successful Chapter 13 Plan - Discussion of Chapter 13 Plan issues

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Click speaker's name for biography: Hank Rugeley, St. Clair Newbern, Alice Whitten

Avoiding "The Blindside" Latest on Chapter 11 Plans - Discussion of Chapter 11 plan issues.

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Click speaker's name for biography: Judge Michael Lynn, Dee Ruckman, Paul Heath, Frances Smith, Clifton Jessup

Meeting Schedule:

Section Meeting - June 2, 2010

Our section generally meets on the 1st Wednesday of every month at the Belo Mansion. Socializing begins at 5:00 p.m., and the program runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Billable Hours For Your Soul - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

As is the case in a declining economy, it hits the most vulnerable members of our society the hardest. DVAP always has more pre-screened cases than volunteer attorneys to file them. If you have any interest in being contacted with potential cases that come in, please contact Whitney Brehaney (contact information provided below).

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J. Whitney Breheny - Referral Paralegal

Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program

1515 Main Street

Dallas, TX 75201

Tel 214-748-1234, x2238

Fax 214-698-1106

brehenyw@lanwt.org

For more detailed information on an upcoming meeting please see the DBA Calendar.

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