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Thursday, September 24, 2015 – OCBA – Exemptions Case Law and Statutory Update

By | September 15, 2015 | Appeals, Bankruptcy Data, Case Briefs, Cases, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Community, Current Events, Programs, Specialist Information | No comments

ORANGE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
COMMERCIAL LAW & BANKRUPTCY SECTION

September Meeting

Exemptions Case Law and Statutory Update
 Learn about 2014-2015 developments regarding exemptions including recent case law imposing the burden of proof on the Debtor and allowed surcharges after Law v. Siegel;
 Discover best practices for maximizing exemptions without risking denial of discharge; and
 The panelists will also discuss proposed Senate Bill 308 increasing the homestead exemption to $300,000 across the board and eliminating the requirement to reinvest exemption proceeds.

D. Edward Hays, Esq., Partner, Marshack Hays LLP
Jeffrey I. Golden, Esq., Partner, Lobel Weiland Golden Friedman LLP Read more…

Filings Data for Central District of California

By | July 4, 2015 | Bankruptcy Data | No comments

Looks like we are on track for about 50,000 filings this year.  I will add some detail later as to how many of each chapter has been filed, at least recently.

Central District of California
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Jan 3,694 6,004 9,013 10,868 8,835 6,552 -26% 4,917 -25% 3,514 -29%
Feb 3,787 6,971 9,659 10,631 9,307 6,614 -29% 4,779 -28% 3,961 -17%
March 4,381 8,529 12,840 13,543 10,108 7,684 -24% 5,611 -27% 4,633 -17%
April 5,023 8,512 12,114 12,087 9,034 7,515 -17% 5,526 -26% 4,618 -16%
May 5,177 8,967 11,906 11,669 9,620 7,170 -25% 5,659 -21% 4,124 -27%
June 5,351 9,595 12,190 11,718 8,165 6,202 -24% 4,535 -27%
July 5,983 9,894 12,737 10,418 8,201 6,404 -22% 4,871 -24%
Aug 6,195 9,748 12,720 11,496 8,779 6,235 -29% 4,703 -25%
Sept 6,290 9,214 12,412 10,006 7,222 5,407 -25% 4,440 -18%
Oct 6,364 10,322 11,753 9,887 8,438 6,169 -27% 4,684 -24%
Nov 6,029 9,462 10,900 9,099 7,192 4,829 -33% 3,770 -22%
Dec 6,615 9,864 10,925 9,089 6,187 4,516 -27% 3,868 -14%
64,889 107,082 139,169 130,511 101,088 75,297 -26% 57,363 -24%
% of total 0.059 0.075 0.089 0.095 0.852

 

June 18, 2015 – SFVBA – Settling with the Trustee

By | June 15, 2015 | Bankruptcy Data, Chapter 7, Community, Current Events, Programs | No comments

San Fernando Valley Bar Association – Bankruptcy Law Section
Settling with the Trustee

Panel: Stella Havkin; Michael Kogan; Wes Avery

Current and former Chapter 7 trustees and counsel discuss the do’s and don’ts of making deals in bankruptcies with Chapter 7 trustees.

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9th Circuit Annual Report

By | June 7, 2015 | Bankruptcy Data, Community, Courts | No comments

The 9th Circuit Annual Report which summarizes 2014 is available now.  You can access it here.

6/8/2015 – CLBS – Don’t Take it Personally: The Pitfalls of Personal Guarantees

By | May 18, 2015 | Bankruptcy Data, Current Events, Programs | No comments

Don’t Take it Personally: The Pitfalls of Personal Guarantees

06/08/2015

Presented by: Los Angeles County Bar – Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section

Program Information:
The program will review and discuss issues in obtaining personal guarantees from obligors and the pitfalls that lenders should be cognizant of before and after enforcement.

Speakers:
Hon. Martin R. Barash, United States Bankruptcy Court, San Fernando Valley Division
Ashley Malinger M. McDow, Baker & Hostetler LLP
Maria Sountas-Argiropoulos, Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff and Stern LLP

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5/13/15 – FBA-LA Reception Honoring the Federal Judiciary

By | May 11, 2015 | Bankruptcy Data, Community, Courts, Current Events, Judges Corner, Programs | No comments

Los Angeles Federal Bar Association
Reception Honoring the Federal Judiciary

Come join us in honoring the members of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States Magistrate Judges for the Central District of California and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California at our Annual Reception Honoring the Federal Judiciary .

Magnificently restored, the former Tower Room is once again the jewel in the crown of Los Angeles City Hall.  The room is atop the City Hall Tower, which rises 27 floors above Spring and Main Streets, and for decades was the tallest structure in Los Angeles.  The restoration of City Hall following the Northridge Earthquake included the ornate ceiling decorations, art deco lighting fixtures, and huge windows looking out to an observation deck with 360 degree views over the city. Following its restoration, the room has been named in honor of Mayor Tom Bradley.

Date:
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
5:00 p.m. – Registration
Program: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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October 23, 2014 – OCBF – Judges’ Night

By | October 22, 2014 | Bankruptcy Data, Community, Courts, Current Events, Judges Corner, Programs | No comments

The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum

October 23, 2014

Judges’ Night
Differing Perspectives on Important Legal Issues

Participating Judges include:
Hon. Theodor C. Albert
Hon. Catherine E. Bauer
Hon. Scott C. Clarkson
Hon. Richard Neiter
Hon. Deborah J. Saltzman
Hon. Erithe A. Smith
Hon. Scott H. Yun

Moderator:
Jess Bressi, McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP

(Additional Judges may be included at a later date)

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October 23, 2013 – Los Angeles County Bar Foundation Gala

By | October 16, 2014 | Bankruptcy Data, Current Events | No comments

Los Angeles County Bar Foundation Gala

Thursday, October 23, 2014
6:30 PM
Bel Air Bay Club
16801 Pacific Coast Highway
Pacific Palisades, CA

General Admission $300

Please join in as the Foundation celebrates over 50 years of community service and honors the following for their extraordinary contributions to the legal community and to the people of Los Angeles:

Shirley and Seth Hufstedler – Vanguard of Justice Award
and
Mattel – Corporate Community Service Award

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SFVBA October 16 Noontime Program on 9th Cir. Bankruptcy Opinions with counsel and Judge Ahart

By | October 10, 2014 | Appeals, Bankruptcy Data, Case Briefs, Cases, Community, Current Events, Programs, Specialist Information | No comments

SFVBA October 16 Noontime Program on 9th Cir. Bankruptcy Opinions with counsel and Judge Ahart

On Thursday, October 16, 2014, starting at 12 noon sharp, the Bankruptcy Section of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association will present a program on 9th Circuit bankruptcy opinions from the past year. The panelists are Judge Ahart, Ray Aver and Gregory Salvato.

The program is important because none of us can keep up with the opinions issued by the 9th Circuit. Many important opinions will be covered by the panelists. The program materials are substantial. As always, the panelists will take questions and comments during the program.

The program charge (which includes the program, the materials and lunch) is inexpensive:

Member $30.00

Non-Members $40.00

Member at Door $40.00

Non-Member at Door $50.00

Government rate – contact me. It’s real cheap.

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11/4/2014 – Settlement Agreements: What You Need to Know for State and Bankruptcy Courts

By | October 8, 2014 | Bankruptcy Data, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Community, Courts, Programs, Specialist Information | No comments

Settlement Agreements: What You Need to Know for State and Bankruptcy Courts

Panel:
Hon. Julia W. Brand, U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Stella Havkin, Esq., Havkin & Shrago
Raymond H. Aver, Esq., Law Offices of Raymond H. Aver APC

Moderator:
Christian Cooper, Esq., Public Counsel

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Time: 9am to 12 pm
Location: Roybal Federal Building
255 E. Temple Street, Assembly Room 1268
Los Angeles, CA 90012

YOU MUST COMPLETE A TWO-HOUR PRO BONO COMMITMENT BEFORE ATTENDING THE PROGRAM

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