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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.

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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.

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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.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser, Donald Maurice to Present at ABA Business Law Meeting

Sept. 10, 2018 — Maurice Wutscher attorneys Alan Hochheiser and Donald Maurice will discuss consumer bankruptcy law and give guidance to financial services companies at the ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting in Austin this week.

Alan Hochheiser will moderate a panel review of federal appellate bankruptcy decisions over the last year. The session will provide analysis of the caselaw and guidance for business lawyers in their dealings with consumer debtors.

Donald Maurice will discuss the unique issues of the pro se bankruptcy debtor and best practices financial services companies should use in their interactions with them.

These sessions are among more than 80 CLE business law programs as well as topical forums covering the latest business law issues to be offered at this year’s annual meeting.

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The Least Sophisticated Podcast Delves Into Bankruptcy Law

Sept. 6, 2018 — The latest episode of “The Least Sophisticated Podcast” hosted by Maurice Wutscher attorneys Eric Rosenkoetter and Brent Yarborough delves into bankruptcy law and its intersection with consumer protection laws such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

“Did You Check That Box?” features a discussion on proof of claim litigation with Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser, a leading practitioner in the areas of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law.

Named as a nod to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act’s least sophisticated consumer provisions, the podcast is produced by AccountsRecovery.net for the accounts receivable management industry.

The podcast can be accessed for free on iTunes and Google Play or by clicking here.

Maurice Wutscher’s Alan Hochheiser to Discuss Tuition Recovery in Bankruptcy in ABA Webinar

June 18, 2018 — Maurice Wutscher attorney Alan C. Hochheiser will be among a panel of speakers presenting an ABA webinar focusing on tuition recovery in bankruptcy on June 21, at noon, entitled “Avoidances Relating to the Debtor’s Children: College and Private Secondary School Tuition.”

Panelists will discuss the state of the law concerning a chapter 7 trustee’s avoidance of a debtor’s pre-petition payment of college tuition for a child, as well as the pre-petition payment of private secondary school tuition for a debtor’s child. The law is split with respect to college tuition recovery, and scant on private secondary school tuition. Panelists will also discuss a recent case on college tuition that may significantly change the landscape in this area.

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

For more information, click here.

Alan Hochheiser to Speak on Consumer Bankruptcy Law Developments in ABA Webinar

Nov. 1, 2017 — Maurice Wutscher’s Alan C. Hochheiser will be among a panel of speakers presenting an ABA webinar Nov. 29 at noon, “Recent Consumer Bankruptcy Law Developments Affecting Businesses Operating In That Environment.”

Panelists will review U.S. Supreme Court decisions and Circuit Court decisions in consumer bankruptcy over the last year and provide guidance for business lawyers in their dealings with consumer debtors.

Originally scheduled for Nov. 7, the webinar is being presented by the ABA Business Law Section’s Consumer Bankruptcy Committee. For more information, click here.