Eric Brunstad

NCBJ Awards Edition

11/02/19
One of the pleasures of attending the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges is seeing good lawyers and judges being recognized for their contributions to the profession.   This year I attended three awards presentations.
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ABI Commission Considers Future of Chapter 11 (Austin Hearing Pt. 1)

11/25/13
The ABI Commission studying reform of Chapter 11 met for its seventeenth and final time at the UT Bankruptcy Conference in Austin, Texas on Friday November 22, 2013.   The Commission heard from a total of eight witnesses on a variety of topics.   Seven of the eight witnesses touched on the venue issue with a substantial majority favoring reform.   Part 1 will discuss the future of Chapter 11 and proposed reforms to address the Stern problem, while Part 2 will discuss venue.
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ABI Commission Considers Future of Chapter 11 (Austin Hearing Pt. 1)

11/25/13
The ABI Commission studying reform of Chapter 11 met for its seventeenth and final time at the UT Bankruptcy Conference in Austin, Texas on Friday November 22, 2013.   The Commission heard from a total of eight witnesses on a variety of topics.   Seven of the eight witnesses touched on the venue issue with a substantial majority favoring reform.   Part 1 will discuss the future of Chapter 11 and proposed reforms to address the Stern problem, while Part 2 will discuss venue.
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NCBJ: From Stern's Fallout to Arguing Before the Supreme Court

10/27/12
The National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges consistently delivers some of the best continuing legal education in the country for bankruptcy lawyers.   Here are some highlights from this year’s conference.
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