Dates: April 24-27, 2025
Location: Loews Hotel Hollywood, Hollywood, CA
Get ready for an unforgettable event in Hollywood, CA, April 24-27, 2025. We’re bringing some powerhouse voices to the stage to inspire, educate and elevate your practice.
DID YOU KNOW? When you register for NACBA's 33rd Annual Convention, you’ll receive FREE access to all conference recordings and materials for three months on Playback Now!
That means you can:
1. Revisit expert-led sessions at your convenience
2. Catch up on anything you missed during the event
3. Keep valuable resources available anytime, anywhere
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Ever dreamed of seeing your name on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Now’s your chance—NACBA-style!
At NACBA’s 33rd Annual Convention in Hollywood, CA, you can have your very own customized star displayed along the path to the meeting space. It’s a fun, exclusive way to be recognized and create unforgettable memories!
Why You Need Your Star:
1. Walk the Red Carpet – See your name shine as you head to sessions.
2. Strike a Pose – Snap a celeb-worthy photo next to your star!
3. Be Part of the Magic – A unique keepsake experience to remember NACBALA.
4. Capture the Moment – Includes a high-quality digital photo of you with your star!
Price per star: $100
Don’t miss your moment in the spotlight! 🌟 Limited availability—reserve yours before they sell out!
HURRY! Deadline to purchase your star is APRIL 11 or while supplies last!
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NEW DATE: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM ET
Member Price: FREE
Speaker: Kiran Bellubbi, Founder of Glade.ai
Topic: One-Click eFiling Using Custom AI Agents
Join us for an exclusive NACBA Member Benefit Webinar featuring glad.ai the fastest-growing AI platform for bankruptcy attorneys! Learn how custom AI agents can streamline your practice—handling data entry, deduplication, petition creation and PACER eFiling 10x faster.
Don't miss out on this game-changing technology for Chapter 7 & 13 case management!
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Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 8 AM – 3:50 PM
Moderator: Jenny L. Doling, Esq.
Speakers:
1. Arnold H. Wuhrman, Esq
2. Jolene Tanner, Assistant United States Attorney and Chief of the Tax Section at the U.S. Attorney's Office, in the Central District of California
3. Lisa O. Nelson, Esq.
4. Najah J. Shariff, Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California
Join us for a comprehensive, all-day continuing education program designed for bankruptcy attorneys eager to deepen their understanding of the intersection between bankruptcy and tax law.
In this intensive session, you’ll gain crucial insights into the nuances of discharging tax liabilities in bankruptcy—a complex process that, when mishandled, can expose your practice to significant malpractice risks. Learn how to navigate these challenges with confidence and precision, while also mastering strategies to give your clients viable pathways for tax debt resolution.
This intensive pre-conference session will help you master how to handle tax liens and the risk they pose in Chapter 7 because the homestead exemption does not apply to the IRS. It will cover the various approaches to proposing Chapter 13 plans, when to propose interest, when to file claims for taxing authorities, whether you can seek damages for a stay or discharge violation by a taxing authority, and how to get liens released after bankruptcy.
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Dates: Oct. 13-15, 2025
Location: The Adolphus, Dallas, Texas
More information will be released this month! Stay tuned!
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Date: Feb. 10, 2025
Jurisdiction: Bankr. S.D.N.Y.
Holding: The court held that the transfers made pursuant to the debtor’s Amended Divorce Judgment were for reasonably equivalent value and not fraudulent. The trustee’s claims to unwind the transfers under §§ 548 and 544 of the Bankruptcy Code were denied.
Facts: The debtor, Susan Christenson, was involved in a prolonged divorce proceeding with Stephen Jones. The divorce settlement required her to transfer interests in multiple properties to Jones or entities controlled by him. The settlement terms were incorporated into an Amended Divorce Judgment approved by the state court. After filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the trustee sought to avoid these property transfers as fraudulent.
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By John Rao, NCLC
Effective April 1, consumers filing bankruptcy in states that use the federal bankruptcy exemptions will be able to exempt more of their equity in their homes, cars, household goods and even retirement accounts. This article describes all the bankruptcy dollar amount changes going into effect April 1.
Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts Going Up
Bankruptcy Code § 104(b) requires that the exemption amounts and most other dollar figures in the Code be automatically adjusted for inflation every three years. The adjustments are based on changes to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers published by the Department of Labor, rounded to the nearest $25.
New dollar amounts take effect on April 1, 2025, and will apply to all cases filed on or after that date. Many lower income bankruptcy filers can retain all or almost all of their property in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The new higher federal exemption amounts mean that it is even more likely that consumers can protect their property in a Chapter 7 filing.
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NACBA is excited to invite you to our upcoming webinar series designed to help you maximize your complimentary vLex Fastcase legal research benefit. Join us for a comprehensive introduction to this powerful platform that's included with your membership.
Introduction to vLex Fastcase – General Bar Webinar
Discover how to leverage this comprehensive legal research and workflow platform to enhance
your practice. During this session, you will:
- Explore powerful search capabilities that help you find relevant information faster
- Learn to utilize AI-enhanced features including case analysis with headnotes
- Discover personalization options that streamline your research workflows
- Get practical strategies to enhance your overall research efficiency
Dates:
- April 4, 2025 – 2:30pm ET
- May 6, 2025 – 2pm ET
- June 11, 2025 – 2pm ET
Led by T.J. Diggins, vLex Fastcase's Customer Success Representative, this webinar will guide
you through practical strategies to enhance your research efficiency
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The National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center (NCBRC) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to protecting the integrity of the bankruptcy system and preserving the rights of consumer bankruptcy debtors. NCBRC provides assistance either by working directly with debtors’ attorneys or by filing amicus briefs in courts throughout the country. Consider supporting NCBRC today!
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of NACBA’s Paralegal Membership Level, designed exclusively for paralegals employed by our valued NACBA members! NACBA is sensitive to the problem with bankruptcy petition preparers. That’s why no independent paralegals may join this exclusive membership. This new membership category is a great way to extend NACBA’s resources and benefits to the talented paralegals supporting consumer bankruptcy practices. This paralegal membership is designed with the increased filings in mind. Attorneys need competent and experienced staff. NACBA is here to promote valuable paralegal training and networking consistent with the goals of its attorney members.
Paralegal Membership Details:
1. Eligibility: Paralegals must be employed by a current NACBA member. 1099 Independent contracted paralegals are not eligible.
2. Annual Dues: $200 per paralegal.
3. Enterprise Pricing: For firms with four or more paralegals, contact admin@nacba.com to learn about discounted group rates.
Exclusive Membership Benefits:
1. NACBA Connect Access: Engage with peers and participate in paralegal-specific discussions in our exclusive, online-monitored paralegal forums.
2. Membership Discounts: Enjoy reduced pricing on NACBA educational programs and resources.
3. Educational Opportunities: Attend NACBA’s renowned educational programs and earn course completion certificates. Learn how to excel as a bankruptcy paralegal providing the support your attorney needs to grow their practice and increase profitability. Attend paralegal focused webinars.
4. Valuable Networking Opportunities: Harness the power of networking with other paralegals, sharing referrals and bringing value to your firm. Attending conferences allows the paralegal face-to-face time with vendors, software providers and tools to increase efficiency.
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