Virginia MCLE - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Courses
This is a listing of Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights CLE Courses for Virginia. Please make your selection below of Virginia CLE courses. Click "Add To Cart" to purchase Individual CLE Courses. For more information about a particular CLE course, click on the "More Info" link. Click the "Preview" button to view a short preview of the course.
Virginia MCLE
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Courses purchased through the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education are provided and fully accredited by The National Academy of Continuing Legal Education, an approved Virginia State Bar MCLE Accredited Sponsor. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Live WebinarTuesday, December 17, 20242:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time (EDT)
Live Webinar: The Ethics of Collection: An Oxymoron or Reality
Are ethical concerns really a factor in debt collection? While debt collection might not always have a positive connotation, it plays a critical role in maintaining the financial stability of creditors. For individuals and businesses owed money, it can be crucial. There are specific ethical guidelines—primarily outlined in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) for consumer debt, and in the Rules of Professional Conduct for commercial collections and legal services—that attorne... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Foreclosure 101: An Overview of the Process to Recover Real Property Across the Country
This CLE course offers a comprehensive overview of key topics relevant to legal practitioners working in residential foreclosure on behalf of lenders nationwide. The course covers essential documents, concepts, terminology, and strategies for effectively navigating the foreclosure process. Additionally, it highlights common challenges, pitfalls, and homeowner defenses that may arise during foreclosure proceedings. More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Silicon Valley Bank: Do Its Outside Directors Share in the Blame for Its Failure?
This CLE course explores the high-profile collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. This case study examines the factors leading to one of the largest bank failures in U.S. history, resulting from a rapid and massive bank run triggered by the disclosure of severe financial issues. With $209 billion in assets, the bank's sudden downfall sparked intense scrutiny and debate about regulatory oversight and the performance of its senior management team. However, less attention has been given to the r... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Discharging Federal Student Loans Under The New DOJ Guidance
Released by the Department of Justice and Department of Education on November 17, 2022, the new guidance and forms regarding discharge of student loans in bankruptcy offers a more expedient process and clear eligibility requirements for bankruptcy debtors seeking to apply undue hardship discharges of federal student loans. This CLE course will explain the new guidance and how it will serve to dramatically impact the treatment of federal student loans in bankruptcy as well as provide re... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance: It's Growing, So Make Sure Your Clients are Covered
The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) legislative regime underwent sweeping changes because of the passage of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (“AMLA”). This informative CLE course will examine who is covered and address potential questions and answers to this dynamic set of laws. These include the sections of the AMLA of 2020 that are still being put into force, including the coverage of entities that are not traditionally included, the Beneficia... More Info
$551.5General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Consumer Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy: What Attorneys Need to Know About Conducting a Consult
Consumer bankruptcy consults are complex and properly informing clients is labor intensive. This CLE course will offer an introduction in conducting a thorough and well-organized consumer bankruptcy consult which will both assist the attorney’s analysis of the case and educate the client about the difference between Chapter 7 and 13 and the benefits of one over the other. The course will offer tips and tools as well as sample visual aids to keep a consult on track, maximizing the information... More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Avoiding Liability Under The FDCPA
The purpose of this CLE program is to provide attorneys with an overview of the essential aspects of compliance with respect to a third-party debt collector's use of telephone and written communication for debt collection. In recent times, the debt collection industry has experienced heightened regulatory scrutiny and increased enforcement actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Additionally, there has been renewed interest from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and... More Info
$552General Credits -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Ethics in Debt Collection Law
This CLE course will explain the ethical and liability traps that attorneys are subject to for those collecting and prosecuting consumer debts under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). This course will explain the most common rules of professional responsibility that typically result in liability under the FDCPA. Presented by defense counsel with over 30 years of experience defending law firms against FDCPA allegations, the course will present the best approaches to avoidin... More Info
$341Ethics Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Following the Money: A Primer on Fraudulent Transfer Litigation for the Uninitiated
Debt collection can be simple and straightforward, or difficult and even dirty when a debtor decides to make things complicated. Debtors facing lawsuits may attempt to shield themselves by giving assets to family or friends, leaving nothing for a creditor to take. This CLE course will offer tactics for combating what’s considered fraudulent transfers by the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (UFTA) and the avoidance actions that can be taken. More Info
$291General Credit -
On-DemandOnline & iOS/Android App
Move to Florida, Home in Florida, or Snowbird: What Estate Planning Attorneys Need to Know
This CLE presentation will delve into the various legal and planning considerations that are important to anyone who has moved to, or is contemplating moving to Florida, or owns a second home in Florida. The presentation will cover a wide range of topics, such as the criteria for appointing a personal representative of a Floridian’s estate, the homestead protection available in Florida, and how to take advantage of it. Additionally, the presentation will discuss the language that can b... More Info
$551.5General Credits
