Bob Berens will be joining us to present an informative bankruptcy and surety discussed entitled, “What a Surety Should Consider Prior to and After a Bankruptcy Case is Filed.” This discussion will cover many important issues and concerns that should be considered by anyone involved in the surety industry. Bob is a certified bankruptcy specialist and has been practicing surety and bankruptcy law for 28 years. Some topics that will be discussed include the following:
1. Actions to consider taking prior to a bankruptcy filing;
2. Escrow trust accounts, hold funds letter, fraudulent transfers;
3. The different chapters in the Bankruptcy Code;
4. Difficulties for individuals that file under Chapter 11;
5. Educating indemnitors that bankruptcy of the principal may be a poor decision;
6. Obtaining information and documents in bankruptcy;
7. Common deadlines in bankruptcy, and;
8. Strategies to consider in any bankruptcy case.