Matt Schaeffer recently delivered an update on critical “hot topics” impacting consumer bankruptcy cases. Joining fellow ABI members, Matt provided keen insights into complex exemption questions (including federal exemptions, life insurance exemptions, inherited IRAs, the meaning of “Necessary for Support” and preferences), the strategic treatment of unexpired leases and executory contracts (exploring implications for both lessees and lessors), disgorgement of debt-settlement-company fees and the evolving landscape of debt-limit considerations, comparing and contrasting chapter 13 and subchapter V precedent. The panelists also provided a crucial introduction to the growing concerns surrounding merchant cash advance (MCA) financing.
Read Matt’s full bio here: Matthew T. Schaeffer – Bailey Cavalieri