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Practice tips, rule changes, and news for attorneys, creditors, and debtors in Chapter 13 cases in the Eastern District of Kentucky.


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Register Now for the UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference, August 6-7, 2026 in Lexington
The 18th Biennial UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference will be held on August 6-7, 2026 at the Campbell House Hotel, Lexington, Kentucky. This seminar is a must for bankruptcy practitioners in the Eastern and Western Districts…
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Register Now for the UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference, August 6-7, 2026 in Lexington
The 18th Biennial UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference will be held on August 6-7, 2026 at the Campbell House Hotel, Lexington, Kentucky. This seminar is a must for bankruptcy practitioners in the Eastern and Western Districts…
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Don’t Miss the 2026 UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference, August 6-7, 2026 in Lexington
The 18th Biennial UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference will be held on August 6-7, 2026 at the Campbell House Hotel, Lexington, Kentucky. The conference, hosted by the UK Rosenberg College of Law Office of Continuing Legal…
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Plan to Attend the NACTT Annual Seminar, July 7-10, 2026 in New York
Register now for the NACTT Annual Seminar being held at the New York Marriott Marquis in New York City on July 7-10, 2026. Some of the sessions include: Issues with late claims, stale claims, and missing claims; Tackling student…
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Current Developments and Tricky Issues on the Horizon
I’ve noticed some issues brewing in this and other jurisdictions that practitioners need to be aware of. For example: Can a creditor now refuse to turn over to the chapter 13 debtor a car that was repossessed prepetition? Does…
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· Seminars
UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference, June 9-10, 2022
It’s time to register for the 16th Biennial Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference which will be held on Thursday and Friday, June 9-10, 2022 at the Campbell House conference center in Lexington. Here is an overview of the topics and…
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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Much has happened since my last post. It will take time for me to catch up, but in the meantime here is a list of a few “recent” developments. I’ll write about several of these (and other topics) in more detail in the weeks to…
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· Seminars
Upcoming Judge Joe Lee Bankruptcy Law Institute
There is still time to register for the 19th Biennial Judge Joe Lee Bankruptcy Institute, which starts tomorrow (June 20) at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington. For more information or to register, contact UK/CLE at 859-257-2921 or…
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The UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference, Mar. 22-23, 2018
It’s time to register for the 14th Biennial UK Consumer Bankruptcy Law Conference , March 22-23, 2018, in Lexington, KY! New this year: A new location: The Marriott Griffin Gate Resort , conveniently located on Newtown Pike at…
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· Federal Bankruptcy Rules and Forms
Get Ready for the New Rules and Forms Effective December 1, 2017: Training Available – UPDATED!
UPDATE: Due to space limitations, there are now two sessions for Lexington on November 2: the original one scheduled from 1:00 to 3:00 (which is almost full), and a new session from 3:15 to 5:15. LEXINGTON/FRANKFORT: Thursday…
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The purpose of this blog is to provide timely practice tips to attorneys representing debtors and creditors in chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in the Eastern District of Kentucky. These posts represent my thoughts and opinions and do not constitute legal advice, nor should they be considered a substitute for legal research.
As the trustee in the EDKY, I reserve the right to take a contrary position in any particular case depending on the facts of that case, and I reserve the right to argue an interpretation of the law that may differ from that set forth in any post. I also reserve the right to change my mind at any time for any reason.
— Beverly M. Burden, Chapter 13 Trustee, Eastern District of Kentucky
