As the elderly population continues to grow, the intersection between bankruptcy and elder law will continue to grow with it. This session focuses on issues unique to elder law and the various considerations every consumer practitioner should know when these two very unique areas of law intersect.

While they share many similarities, individual chapter 11 cases are markedly different from chapter 13 cases. This session highlights the differences between these two types of cases and the potential pitfalls that exist for the uninformed practitioner.

This session features a “speed-dating-style” roundtable discussion of current bankruptcy and practical skills issues, with regional judges, trustees and academics changing tables every 15-20 minutes.

Consumer DebateResolved: An out-of-statute proof of claim violates the FDCPA.Business DebateResolved: Assets can be sold free and clear of liens in state court receiverships.Judges DebateResolved: Third-party releases should not be allowed in chapter 11 plans.