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10/10/2025
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When:
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8:00 AM
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Where:
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Zoom Webinar United States
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Contact:
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NFPA
info@paralegals.org
317-454-8312
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Example of what to include below. Keep this same format and same font (Open Sans), but update with the current webinar details. [Delete these intro sentences then.] NFPA Webinar: Overview / Bankruptcy Basics Presented by: E. Haley Rohrbaugh, Attorney, CGA Law Firm This session will cover a brief overview of bankruptcy law and importance of paralegal roles in bankruptcy cases. The topics that will be discussed are:
I. Introduction to Bankruptcy Law and Litigation - Purpose of bankruptcy: debt relief and creditor fairness - Common bankruptcy chapters (7, 11, 13) II. Understanding the Bankruptcy Players and Process What Paralegals Support: - Drafting, filing, tracking deadlines, preparing exhibits and case summaries III. Contested Matters vs. Adversary Proceedings IV. Lifecycle of an Adversary Proceeding V. Important Rules and Deadlines – Critical Rules for Paralegals to Know - FRBP Rule 7004 – Service of process - FRBP Rule 7016 – Pretrial procedure - FRBP Rule 7033–7037 – Discovery rules - Local Rules – Always check the district’s local bankruptcy rules VI. Document Management & E-Filing - Use of CM/ECF for electronic filing - Organizing pleadings, discovery, and exhibits - Maintaining a litigation timeline VII. Ethical Considerations and Best Practices for Paralegals VIII. Q&A IX. Wrap-Up and Resources Suggested Resources for Further Learning: - U.S. Courts websites - Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure - Local court CM/ECF training resources
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