Evidence Strikes Back
Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center 3400 Market Street, Riverside, CA, United StatesThe Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum Presents Evidence Strikes Back Speakers: Honorable Scott C. Clarkson - United States Bankruptcy Judge Michael L. Simon - Smiley Wang-Ekvall, LLP Tinho Mang - Marshack Hays LLP Sonja M. Hourany - Quinn Company It is a dark time for Debtor's Counsel. Although COVID has been destroyed, Opposing Counsel has driven Debtors from their base and pursued them across the Central District. Evading the dreaded evidentiary hearing, the League of IOF ("Improper Objection Fighters") led byRead More→
35th Annual CBF Insolvency Conference
La Quinta Resort and Club 49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA, United StatesThe CBF Conference is now open for registration! Click HERE for more information.
OCBF Webinar: Conduit Payments in Orange County Chapter 13 Plans
The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum Presents Webinar: Introduction to Conduit Payments in Orange County Chapter 13 Plans Speakers: Amrane Cohen, Chapter 13 Trustee Anerio Altman, Lake Forest Bankruptcy Date/Time: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Zoom Register Now: Visit the OCBF website for details and to register. Questions: Contact OCBF at (949) 681-8676 or [email protected].
OCBF Summer Social
The courtyard of the Boardwalk 18575 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA, United StatesIEBF is a proud co-host of this event. IEBF members may register at the member rate. Click HERE to register now.
Adversary Proceedings 101 (Part 1)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court 3420 Twelfth Street, Riverside, CA, United StatesThe Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum Presents a Hybrid Program (In-Person or Zoom) Speaker: The Honorable Wayne Johnson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Judge Johnson will cover the procedures governing adversary proceedings in bankruptcy cases. This first of two presentations will cover issues such as when to initiate adversary proceedings (as opposed to motions, objections, etc.), the relationship between the FRCP and FRBP, historical data in our district regarding adversary proceeding filings, service, deadlines, pre-answer motions, amending pleadings, the new service ruleRead More→
Exploring Racial Disparities and Bias in Bankruptcy Cases
Day-of-Event Updates Zoom: All registrants should have received an email from Zoom with their unique connection instructions. If you don't have this message, please first check your junk mail folder. Then contact IEBF at [email protected] to look up and forward this information to you. UPDATED Handouts: We updated the materials this Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. PT. Click HERE to download the event materials. The Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum Presents a Zoom Program Panelists: Sasha Indarte, Asst. Professor of FinanceRead More→
OCBF: When Integrated Estate Planning Meets Bankruptcy
The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum Presents a Hybrid Program (Attend In-Person or via Zoom) Worlds Collide Speakers: Thomas H. Casey, Esq. – The Law Offices of Thomas H. Casey, Inc. Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq. – Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP Moderator: Laila Masud, Esq. – Marshack Hays LLP Comprehensive estate planning often includes planning for tax efficient generational wealth transfer and asset protection from future unforeseen lawsuit creditors and predators. The taxpayer/debtor who ends up in bankruptcy may find theRead More→
OCBF: Good Faith in Bankruptcy in the Ninth Circuit and Beyond
The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum Presents a Webinar Speakers: Hon. Scott C. Clarkson – United States Bankruptcy Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California Jeffrey K. Garfinkle – Partner, Buchalter Kimberly A. Posin – Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP The requirement of good faith has loomed large in recent cases like In re NRA of America and LTL Management LLC. Join us remotely for a panel discussion of the good faith requirement in bankruptcy, how itRead More→
OCBF: Annual Judges’ Night
The Orange County Bankruptcy Forum Presents Annual Judges' Night Featuring U.S. Bankruptcy Judges: Hon. Theodor C. Albert, Chief Judge Hon. Scott C. Clarkson Hon. Mark D. Houle Hon. Erithe A. Smith Tuesday, October 17, 2023 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Visit the OCBF website for more information. Questions: Contact OCBF at (949) 681-8676 or [email protected].
Annual Survey of Consumer Bankruptcy Law
Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center 3400 Market Street, Riverside, CA, United StatesThe Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum Presents 29th Annual Survey of Consumer Bankruptcy Law Featuring U.S. Bankruptcy Judges: Hon. Wayne Johnson Hon. Mark D. Houle Hon. Scott H. Yun Hon. Magdalena Reyes Bordeaux And: Rod Danielson, Chapter 13 Trustee Moderator: Brandon Iskander - Goe Forsythe & Hodges LLP By attending this event, you agree that you will not quote or cite the judges' comments in any pending matters before the Bankruptcy Court. The program free includes excellent reference materials. and IEBFRead More→