Don Wyatt of Wyatt, PLLC in The Woodlands, Texas, provides a concise explanation, from an American point of view, of what Working Group V recommended to the Commission about dealing with subchapter V of chapter 11 of the U.S. Code. The draft has many similarities to the U.S. Code but also many differences, and Mr. Wyatt has summarized these in his article.

Dr. Marcello Gaboardi, associate professor of civil procedure law and bankruptcy law at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy, brings us an international viewpoint on the automatic stay. The process on how Working Group V arrived at the drafted recommendations is discussed, and ultimately, you will find out whether Prof. Gaboardi agrees or disagrees with the recommendations.

Both are quick, informative reads, and we urge you to take a look at them. As always, thank you to both of the authors for submitting amazing articles.

Standard business insolvency processes, where they are costly, complex, lengthy and procedurally rigid, may be unavailable, prohibitive or unsuitable for MSEs. Burdened by unresolved financial difficulties and old debt, MSEs may be discouraged from taking new risks, may become trapped in a cycle of debt, or may be driven to the informal sector of the economy.

The session, What Happens After the Election? What the Outcome of the Presidential and Senate Races Might Mean for the Economy, Key Industries and Municipalities, is being sponsored by Squire Patton Boggs and will discuss the 2020 election, the U.S. Supreme Court, the political impact of a Trump or Biden administration, the possible change of control in the Senate, and what all of this means for unemployment and future stimulus programs, interest rates, taxes, infrastructure and the U.S. economy in 2021. In addition, the panelists will assess how the pandemic might impact their analysis – now and for the foreseeable future. There will be ample time for Q&A.

Qualifications for the Position of United States Federal Public Defender

1. a member in good standing in the bar of each state in which admitted to practice;
2. a minimum of five years criminal practice experience, preferably with significant federal criminal trial experience, which demonstrates an ability to provide zealous representation of consistently high quality to criminal defendants;
3. the ability to effectively administer the office;
4. a reputation for integrity; and
5. a commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel.

Qualified candidates will be considered equally and without regard to race, sex, religious affiliation, national origin, age or disability.

Federal Public Defenders may not engage in the private practice of law and are subject to full background investigations and to judiciary financial disclosure requirements.

Term and Salary
A Federal Public Defender is appointed to a four-year term pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, and compensation is currently set at $170,800 per annum. The position will be available after December 31, 2020.

To Apply
The application process is entirely automated. No paper applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted electronically by 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time, October 28, 2020. To apply, go to www.ca3.uscourts.gov for more information or call the Circuit Executive’s Office at 215-597-0718.

Deadline
All applications are to be received by 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time, October 28, 2020.