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ABI's 28th Annual Spring Meeting - Committee Session Materials Now Available

ABI's 28th Annual Spring Meeting will be held April 29-May 2 at the expansive Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, just moments from Washington, D.C. Nestled in a harbor on the banks of the Potomac with views of our Nation's Capitol, this hotel offers the best in the meetings industry with high-end guest rooms, fine and casual dining and a spa.

The Legislation Committee will present a session entitled “Bankrupting the Trustee: Coping with BAPCPA’s New Burdens on Chapter 7 Trustees in Business Cases” on Friday, April 30 at 4:15 p.m. Panelists will discuss post BAPCPA trustee obligations that are beyond the realm of typical expertise, such as administering employee benefit plans, patient rights, records and privacy. Prof. Jack F. Williams of Georgia State University/BDO Seidman LLP in Atlanta will moderate. Panelists will include Hon. Joan N. Feeney of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Mass.) in Boston, Robert C. Furr of Furr & Cohen, PA in Boca Raton, Fla. and Ronald R. Peterson of Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago. Click the link below to view the materials.

Bankrupting the Trustee: Coping with BAPCPA's New Burdens on Chapter 7 Trustees in Business Cases

 

Take Advantage of the Committee Listserve

Do you sometimes wonder what your peers think about timely issues? Share ideas and knowledge on the Legislation Committee listserve. The listserve is a great way to converse with colleagues about current issues and cases. To post a question or comment, simply send an email to abi_legislation@dizzy.abiworld.org.