The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (“BAPCPA”) was a massive overhaul of the bankruptcy law. Since the enactment of BAPCPA, there have been many important developments including key cases. In this useful 3.3-hour June 24, 2008 program, you will receive a practical explanation of these developments plus valuable tips and warnings.

Stephen A. Donato, Esq., a partner in the Syracuse, NY office of Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC, covers these topics:

• Provisions Relating To Attorneys  (6 subtopics)

• Basic Bankruptcy Concepts

• Legislative History

• Costs of Filings

• “Means Test”

• Debtor’s Duties

• In Re Ott  (3 subtopics)

• Definitions

• Credit Counseling Requirement

• Debt Relief Agencies

• Homestead Exemptions

• Pre-Bankruptcy Planning  

• Chapter 13  

• Chapter 11