This program looks pretty good.
2015 Federal Practice in the Central District: Changes, Trends, and Updates
10/14/2015
Presented by: Litigation Section Read more…
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LA County Bar Program on Practicing in the Central District
Columbus Day Golf Tournament
On Monday October 12, 2015, the Valley Community Legal Foundation will be holding a Columbus Day Golf Tournament with proceeds to benefit lawyers for veterans that are homeless.
If you like to golf, this is a great way to meet nonbankruptcy attorneys and judges. If you do not like to golf, there is an option to sponsor a veteran who will golf in your place. This is a great organization that needs your help. You can find out more about the tournament here.
Legal Specialist Exam Deadline Approaching
From the Board of Legal Specialization of the California State Bar
I’d like to take a moment to personally encourage you to take action by October 1, and to consider becoming a certified specialist and register for the examination by the October 1, 2015 deadline. I have found it very beneficial to be a board certified specialist, and I’d like you to also enjoy the same advantages. One of my colleagues explains it well here: Legal Specialization Offers Unique Perks. Read more…
Thursday, November 12, 2015 – Public Counsel – Understanding Chapter 13
To all attorneys:
You are invited to UNDERSTANDING CHAPTER 13, an MCLE program that will introduce you to the fundamentals of Chapter 13 bankruptcy law. It is approved for four (4) hours of MCLE credit
The program is presented by Public Counsel, and is cosponsored by cdcbaa and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Lunch will be provided.
DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2015
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Roybal Federal Building, 255 E. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
FLOOR: 12th Floor
ROOM: Assembly Room 1268 Read more…
Thursday, October 29, 2015 – U.S. Trustee Brownbag – 341(a)’s
The U.S. Trustee is hosting a unique Brownbag program on Thursday, October 29, 2015 from noon to 1:30 p.m. We will be discussing issues and concerns related to all matters 341(a)—particularly the rules and rationale behind the smooth and effective conduct of this essential piece of the bankruptcy process.
Proposed topics include: Read more…
RE: San Fernando Valley Bar Association September 25, 2015, (12 noon) Bankruptcy Section Program on Tentative Opinions of the Woodland Hills Judges
Dear All:
This is just a reminder that the Bankruptcy Section of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association is hosting a panel discussion this Friday, September 25, 2015, at 12 noon in the bar association’s office in Tarzana on selected tentative opinions of the Woodland Hills bankruptcy judges. Read more…
Improving Chapter 13?: Some Thoughts on Dear Congress
We had a thoughtful and very entertaining program at Southwestern Law School yesterday. It was the cdcbaa Second Annual Jim King Bankruptcy Symposium. Headliners were Judges Keith Lundin from Tennessee and our own Meredith Jury, Hank Hildebrand, the irrepressible chapter 13 trustee in Nashville, and Prof. Katie Porter from the University of California, Irvine.
Judge Lundin (leading with his nose basically) suggested a number of ways to improve the chapter 13 practice here in the central district of California. Read more…
Thursday, September 24, 2015 – OCBA – Exemptions Case Law and Statutory Update
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…
Last Day for Early Bird Sign Up for Bankruptcy Specialist Exam
Today is the deadline for early bird pricing to register for the Legal Specialist Examination, so if you have friends who are interested in taking the examination, this would be a good time to forward this reminder to them.
Legal Specialist Examination Early Bird Registration Rates through September 1: Attorneys who have been practicing in a specialty since January 2014 or longer can register to take the legal specialist examination on October 27, 2015. Registration is open until October 1, 2015, but early bird prices are in effect until September 1, 2015. NEW this year, many private providers are offering preparation classes for the examination. Learn more at www.californiaspecialist.org, a State Bar website. Certified specialties are available in the following areas of law: Admiralty, Appellate, Bankruptcy, Criminal, Estate Planning, Family, Franchise, Immigration, Legal Malpractice,Taxation and Workers’ Compensation.
Read about how legal specialization offers unique perks, from the perspective of current certified specialist Michael Berg.
For additional questions, interested applicants should e-mail legalspec@calbar.ca.gov or call (415)538-2120.
Sincerely,
The Department of Legal Specialization
Awndrea Lee | Administrative Assistant II
Office of Admissions, Department of Legal Specialization
The State Bar of California | 180 Howard St., San Francisco, CA 94105
415.538.2377 | Fax: 415.538.2180 | Awndrea.Lee@calbar.ca.gov
Hale Antico President Elect of the Inn of the Court
Hale Antico has been elected President-Elect of the James T. King Bankruptcy Inn of Court. This is a great organization. Contact Cynthia Meza below to join.
Your 2015-2016 Board:
Wes Avery, President
Anthony Friedman, Vice President
Hale Antico, President-Elect
Doug Flahaut, Secretary
Jeff Hagen, Treasurer
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