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An organization which supports attorneys practicing bankruptcy law in Western Michigan through education, practice development, professional recognition and social events.

Updates


Automotive Insolvency Webinar

Please join the Bankruptcy Section for the West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for an automotive insolvency webinar on June 18, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. The panel includes the Honorable Phillip J. Shefferly, the Honorable John T. Gregg, Daniel F. Gosch, Stephen M. Gross, Richard E. Kruger, and Alicia B. Masse. The webinar […]

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Summer Seminar Update: Cancelled

Members, I hope you are staying safe and healthy during this time. The Steering Committee for the Bankruptcy Section of the Western Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association has determined that in light of the COVID-19 crisis, the summer seminar, originally scheduled for Boyne Mountain from July 30-August 1 has been cancelled. While we […]

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Revised Model Chapter 13 Plan

The court has published the Revised Model Chapter 13 Plan which is for use in cases filed under, or converted to, Chapter 13 on or after January 1, 2020. Click here to view the PDF.

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Marquette cases

See information on the court website about filing documents for cases with the Marquette, Michigan venue. There, you will also see a link to the Administrative Order which states that the clerk’s office in Marquette is no longer staffed, required a change in the way documents are filed for those cases. Click here to view […]

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Retirement of Judge Marci B. McIvor

See information on the court website about the retirement of Judge Marci B. McIvor, Eastern District of Michigan Bankruptcy Court, to be held on January 15, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan. Click here to view the PDF.

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