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Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser Examines Consumer Bankruptcy Trends During the Pandemic in Business Law Today

July 7, 2021 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser has written an article for the American Bar Association’s news magazine Business Law Today in which he takes a closer look at consumer bankruptcy developments during the COVID-19 pandemic including filing trends, Supreme Court cases, proposed legislation and the arena of consumer protection cases in bankruptcy proceedings.

In “Consumer Bankruptcy in the Age of COVID-19,” he writes, “The last year and half was a time to be remembered in Bankruptcy Law. It started with an eye on increasing the ability of small businesses to utilize the Chapter 11 process in a more efficient and less expensive way, which led to record number of commercial filings, a reduction in consumer filings, and a test of the bankruptcy system.”

“Six months into 2021, we have not seen the feared tsunami of consumer bankruptcy filings. Bankruptcy courts are not overwhelmed. This lack of an increase in bankruptcies could extend for a substantial period of time as businesses reopen, COVID restrictions are released, consumers begin to spend and travel, and certain states and the government look to resume foreclosure and eviction moratoriums. We optimistically wait to see what the second half of 2021 brings,” he writes.

Alan Hochheiser is a principal at national business and financial services law firm Maurice Wutscher LLP, where he advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. Mr. Hochheiser chairs the ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee. He has been named to ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

Webinar: Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Speak on Credit Reporting and Bankruptcy

May 18, 2021 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser will participate in a panel discussion about credit reporting in and after bankruptcy during a webinar May 24 at 1 pm ET.

In this webinar, Mr. Hochheiser and the panel will talk about the pitfalls that companies in the accounts receivable management industry need to watch out for when dealing with credit reporting during the bankruptcy process, and how to address these topics within their organizations.

“Credit Reporting and Bankruptcy” is being presented by AccountsRecovery.net. To register for the complimentary webinar, click here.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser Explains Bankruptcy Process, Options

April 27, 2021 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser discusses the bankruptcy process in a recent Cleveland Jewish News article and whether a consumer or business should consider filing or first attempt a workout.

While bankruptcy can give debtors and troubled businesses a fresh start, Mr. Hochheiser advises parties to communicate with creditors first.

“Reach out, try to come up with a repayment program so you don’t need to file bankruptcy. Especially with the COVID pandemic going on, creditors are more apt to look to work out situations,” Mr. Hochheiser says.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Speak on Bankruptcy Developments During the Pandemic at ABA Business Law Virtual Spring Meeting

April 14, 2021 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser will moderate a virtual panel discussion on consumer bankruptcy developments during the Covid-19 pandemic during the ABA Business Law Virtual Spring Meeting on Thursday, April 22 at 10:45 am CT.

For more information and to register, click here.

Maurice Wutscher Launches ‘Bankruptcy & Beyond’ Podcast

April 7, 2021 — National business and financial services law firm Maurice Wutscher LLP has launched a new podcast series “Bankruptcy & Beyond” to discuss current bankruptcy trends facing both consumers and companies in the United States. Hosting the podcast is Maurice Wutscher principal Alan Hochheiser, a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law.

The first episode, Bankruptcy in the Age of Covid-19, discusses filing trends, legislation, and what to look for in 2021.

“2020 is a year to be remembered in bankruptcy law. The year started with an eye on increasing the ability of small businesses to utilize the Chapter 11 process in a more efficient and less expensive way. This led to a record number of Chapter 11 filings, a reduction in consumer filings, and a real test of the bankruptcy system. What will 2021 look like?” Mr. Hochheiser prefaces.

Alan Hochheiser advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. Mr. Hochheiser chairs the ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee. He has been named to ALM’s list of Cleveland’s Top-Rated Lawyers and is peer-rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, the worldwide guide to lawyers.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser Appointed Chair of Consumer Bankruptcy Committee of ABA Business Law Section

Oct. 7, 2020 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy practitioner Alan Hochheiser has been appointed chair of the Consumer Bankruptcy Committee of the American Bar Association Business Law Section.

He will serve a three-year term on the committee whose mission is to provide a forum where those interested in all aspects of consumer bankruptcy can share ideas and influence statutory reform.

“As we face uncertainty in the consumer bankruptcy arena due to Covid-19, the committee looks forward to working with its members to confront the challenges that practitioners, courts and judges will be facing in the next year,” Mr. Hochheiser said. “The committee’s goal is to provide a forum for continued communication and learning to help advance the consumer bankruptcy practice. I look forward to working with all of our committee members and welcome their input.”

A principal at Maurice Wutscher LLP, Mr. Hochheiser is a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. He advises and represents businesses, regional and national banks, credit unions, equipment lessors and other lenders, as well as secured and unsecured creditors.

Maurice Wutscher is a national business and financial services law firm.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Discuss Creative Execution Strategies to Collect Aug. 28 on VoiceAmerica

Aug. 26, 2019 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy authority Alan Hochheiser will discuss creative execution strategies for collecting on your judgments on Aug. 28 at 7 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Business Channel.

During the internet radio program, Mr. Hochheiser will examine various strategies to getting paid involving mortgages, creditors’ bills, collateral and the Uniform Commercial Code, fraudulent conveyances, real estate foreclosures, and trusts.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Discuss Effective Judgment Enforcement Aug. 21 on VoiceAmerica

Aug. 19, 2019 — Maurice Wutscher bankruptcy authority Alan Hochheiser will discuss effective judgment enforcement on Aug. 21 at 7 PM ET on VoiceAmerica Business Channel.

During the internet radio program, Mr. Hochheiser will explain basic judgment execution strategies to getting paid including how to obtain information about a debtor’s assets to find additional sources of recovery and various strategies that can be used to uncover those assets.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Speak at NIADA/NABD Convention

May 24, 2019 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Alan Hochheiser will discuss current trends in bankruptcy filings and strategies to avoid litigation at the NIADA/NABD Convention & Expo in Las Vegas on June 19.

In Mr. Hochheiser’s breakout session — Seeing an Increase in Bankruptcy Filings? How to Prosper, Avoid Sanctions and Do It Right — he will explain what to do when a customer files bankruptcy and how to properly handle bankruptcy matters.

The conference is presented by the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association and the National Alliance of Buy Here, Pay Here Dealers. For more information and to register, click here.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Discuss Clawback Actions in Bankruptcy at ABA Business Law Meeting

March 6, 2019 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Alan Hochheiser will discuss clawback actions in bankruptcy proceedings at the ABA Business Law Section Spring Meeting in Vancouver on March 29.

The session, “Avoidance Updates: Fraudulent Conveyances, Preferences, and Unauthorized Post-Petition Transfers,” will review recent case law addressing the recovery and defense of fraudulent conveyance and preference actions in chapter 7 and chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Panelists will also address Ponzi scheme actions and how the courts are viewing transfers made in those cases.

Click here for more information.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Review Year’s Key Bankruptcy Decisions in ABA Webinar

Jan. 7, 2019 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Alan C. Hochheiser will moderate an ABA webinar on Dec. 11, at noon ET, “Caselaw Updates: Federal Appellate Bankruptcy Decisions for 2017-2018.”

Panelists, including U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Jean FitzSimon, will discuss bankruptcy decisions of note issued from July 2017 through July 2018 by the U.S. Supreme Court, all federal courts of appeal, and all bankruptcy appellate panels.

The webinar is being presented by the ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee and Business Bankruptcy Committee.

For more information, click here.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Discuss New Value Defense in Bankruptcy in ABA Webinar

Nov. 20, 2018 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Alan C. Hochheiser will be among a panel of speakers presenting an ABA webinar Nov. 28, at noon ET, “The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Weighs In On New Value Preference Defense – Kaye v. Blue Bell Creameries, Inc. (In re BFW Liquidation, LLC)”.

Panelists will discuss the basics of preference avoidance actions under section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code and then focus on the 11th Circuit’s Blue Bell decision addressing whether the new value defense under section 547(c)(4) of the Bankruptcy Code requires that the new value remain unpaid.

The webinar is being presented by the ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee and Business Bankruptcy Committee.

For more information, click here.