The MSBA's Bankruptcy Section Presents

Upcoming Amendments to Federal Bankruptcy Rules and the Bankruptcy Practice Committee’s Recommendations for Changes to Local Rules

Speakers:

Phillip W. Bohl, Gray Plant Mooty Mooty & Bennett PA

Clinton E. Cutler, Fredrikson & Byron PA

Lara O. Glaesman, Leonard Street and Deinard

Phil Bohl, Clint Cutler and Lara Glaesman will summarize the upcoming changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that will go into effect on December 1, 2011.

Among other things, their discussion will include the changes to (i) Bankruptcy Rule 2019 that expands the scope of disclosure requirements for committees and other groups in chapter 11 cases, (ii) Bankruptcy Rule 3001 that prescribes the supporting information required to accompany certain proofs of claim, (iii) Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 which permits a chapter 13 debtor to cure a default and maintain payments of a home mortgage, and (iv) Bankruptcy Rule 4004 which permits a party under limited circumstances to seek an extension of time to object to a debtor’s discharge after the time for objecting has expired.

They will also discuss the local Bankruptcy Practice Committee’s recommendations to the Judges on the related Local Rule amendments.

Prior to the CLE, the section will hold its monthly meeting.

Teleconferencing or webcasting will not be available.

Handouts from this CLE program and previous CLE programs are available online to current section members. Please contact Sue Bores at sbores@mnbar.org to obtain a password that will allow access to the materials.

1 hour of Standard CLE credit has been applied for.
The event code is 161356.

Details:

Date:   Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Time:    5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Location:   Kieran's Irish Pub
Corner of 6th St & 1st Ave North
Downtown Minneapolis, MN 55402

Check-In and Reception: 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
CLE Program: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cost:

Government Personnel:  $10.00

Bankruptcy Section Member:  $20.00

MSBA Members (But Not Bankruptcy Section Members):  $30.00

MSBA Members: Join the Bankruptcy Section and Attend for FREE (This is the cost of the Section's annual dues): $45.00

Non-MSBA Members:  $35.00

Cancellation Policy:

Refunds will be processed for cancellation requests received in writing on or before noon on the registration deadline. Requests should be directed to the event contact person listed at the bottom of this notice. Cancellation requests received after this time are not eligible for refunds. You may send a colleague in your place if you are unable to join us and the registration deadline has passed.