Rhode Island MCLE - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Courses
This is a listing of Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights CLE Courses for Rhode Island. Please make your selection below of Rhode Island 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.
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Ten Critical Legal Issues in Consumer Protection
This CLE session will identify the most important issues for consumer and corporate attorneys to understand. The session will provide a general outline of types of consumer laws each state has adopted and how courts interpret those laws. It will also provide a regulatory overview of the enforcement actions that state and federal regulators bring most frequently and how to prepare and defend against them. It will also address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these laws. More Info
$501General Credit -
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Whistleblower Litigation: Tips for Avoiding Traps for the Unwary
After a general reintroduction to the whistleblowing laws, this webinar will provide an in depth discussion of some of the “traps” for the unwary. If you are dipping you toe into representing whistleblowers this webinar could save you some heartache. The CLE discussion will include issues related to bankruptcy, divorce, severance agreements, public disclosure issues and FOIA requests, counterclaims, managing parallel employment litigation, co-relator issues, and more. More Info
$501General Credit -
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Basics of Personal Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy filings are rising across the country and expected to surge as a result of the economic damage caused by COVID-19. Be prepared to assist clients with overwhelming debt. Basics of Personal Bankruptcy explores the basics of personal bankruptcy law including determining client’s eligibility to file, an overview of the bankruptcy code chapters, exemptions, the liquidation process, and preparing the petition. Principles: I. Determine client’s eligibility to file II. Understand th... More Info
$1002General Credits -
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This Isn’t Rocket Science! All You Need to Know About Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Petition
Due to the recent climate, many practitioners will most likely find themselves face to face with a client who needs help filing a bankruptcy petition. This CLE class will cover the basic fundamentals and give the practitioner valuable guidance needed to file their first Chapter 7 bankruptcy case. If you are looking to add Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings to your business, this Bankruptcy 101 class is exactly what you need. We will cover essential bankruptcy practices and provide documents... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
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Small Business Reorganizations under New Subchapter V of Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
The purpose of this CLE program will be to discuss the changes to the new Subchapter V of the bankruptcy code and its impact on small business reorganizations. President Trump signed into law the Small Business Reorganization Act (“SBRA”), Pub. L. No. 116-54. Congress increased the cap to $7,500,000 for the next year as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from $2,725,625.00. These provisions are not a new chapter of the bankruptcy code, but a subchapter of c... More Info
$751.5General Credits -
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Who Keeps the Cash? How the CARES Act Impacts Retirement Fund Distributions and Bankruptcy
This CLE course will provide an overview of the provisions of the Cares Act that relate to individual bankruptcies, retirement fund withdrawals and loans. Will my 'stimulus' check count against me in bankruptcy? The CARES Act Provides Additional Relief to Consumer Debtors in Bankruptcy. Can I avoid all penalties when taking funds out of my retirement account? Attorney Marteal Lamb answers all these questions and more in this course to explain how the CARES Act impacts retirement f... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Credit Where Credit Is Due: Understanding the Rights and Responsibilities of Creditors in Bankruptcy
Creditors often have a tendency to think that if a bankruptcy is filed they’re out of luck. While this may be true in some cases, there are many scenarios in which a creditor will be able to either gain some recovery on their debt, or at least preserve their right to pursue the debt either through a modification of an automatic stay or an adversary proceeding. The other side of this equation though is creditors who are overly aggressive. Many creditors - in particular when personal rela... More Info
$501General Credit -
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Bankruptcy 101: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy 101 starts with the basics of bankruptcy and provides the understanding and tools needed to determine whether a consumer should file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Taking you through the initial client interview and information and document gathering, Susan S. Blum will guide you through the bankruptcy petition, including the Statement of Financial Affairs and Schedules. She’ll discuss what the Means Test means in both chapters of bankruptcy and provide an overview of the national Chap... More Info
$1503General Credits -
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Fundamentals of Student Loan Law
Student loan debt has surpassed $1.6 Trillion and more than 44 million borrowers are affected. It is critical for advocates to understand how to counsel student loan borrowers. Fundamentals of Student Loan Law explores various avenues for resolution of defaulted student loans, repayment options, loan forgiveness programs and administrative remedies available along with discharge of student loan debt in bankruptcy. This CLE course will help you discern the differences between federal a... More Info
$1002General Credits -
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Discharging Student Loan Debt in Bankruptcy
More than 44 million Americans are burdened with over $1.5 trillion of student loan debt. Although student loan debt is difficult to discharge in bankruptcy, it is not impossible. More and more debtors are seeking bankruptcy relief for student loan debt. Are you prepared to assist your clients with this process? This CLE course, presented by bankruptcy attorney Natalie Jean-Baptiste, will give you a clear understanding of student loan litigation from case evaluation and intake to trial.... More Info
$751.5General Credits