FALL 2018 BANKRUPTCY COURSE

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1 FALL 2018 BANKRUPTCY COURSE University of Idaho College of Law Boise Campus (Chief Bankruptcy Judge Terry L. Myers, Bankruptcy Judge Jim D. Pappas, Bankruptcy Judge Joseph M. Meier) Classes are held from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday unless otherwise indicated. Classes start on Monday August 20, Syllabus and Reading Assignments Class Teacher Topic Readings 8/20/18 JMM Creditor rights and collection rights; bankruptcy history; bankruptcy overview (Code organization; chapters of the Code) Epstein (pp. 1-36); BIP (ch.1, 2). Go to Idaho Bankruptcy Court s website ( and browse around. 8/22/18 JMM Commencement of a bankruptcy case (voluntary, involuntary, and joint). Concept of good faith as a requirement for bankruptcy relief Epstein (pp ; ); BIP (ch. 5); In re Marsch, 36 F.3d 825 (9 th Cir. 1994); In re Rosson, 545 F.3d 764 (9 th Cir. 2008); 11 U.S.C. 109, ; 28 U.S.C. 1746, 1930; Fed. R. Bankr. P , /27/18 JDP Property of the estate; exemptions Epstein (pp ; ); BIP (ch.8); Clark v. Rameker, 134 S.Ct (2014); In re Bracewell, 454 F.3d 1234 (11 th Cir. 2006); In re Neidorf, 2015 WL (9th Cir. BAP July 10, 2015); In re Porrett, 547 B.R. 362 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2016); In re Gallegos, 226 B.R. 111 (Bankr. D. Idaho 1998). Also In re Leypoldt, 96.2 I.B.C.R. 69 (Bankr. D. Idaho 1996) [distributed with syllabus]; 11 U.S.C. 522, 541; Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1007(h), 4003.

2 8/29/18 JDP The automatic stay 11 U.S.C. 362(a), (b) and (c) 9/5/18 JMM The automatic stay 11 U.S.C. 362(d), (e), (f), and (g); violations and 11 U.S.C. 362(k) Epstein (pp ); BIP (ch. 7); Citizens Bank of Maryland v. Strumpf, 516 U.S. 16 (1995); Mwangi v. Wells Fargo Bank (In re Mwangi), 764 F.3d 1168 (9 th Cir. 2014); Reswick v. Reswick (In re Reswick), 446 B.R. 362 (9 th Cir. BAP 2011); In re Dingley, 852 F.3d 1143 (9th Cir. 2017). Epstein (pp ); Eskanos & Adler, P.C. v. Leetien, 309 F.3d 1210 (9 th Cir. 2002); Schwartz v. United States (In re Schwartz), 954 F.2d 569 (9 th Cir. 1992); In re Blixeth, 2012 WL (9 th Cir. 2012). 9/10/18 TLM Review session On the Court s website, go to Bankruptcy Court / Forms Fees & Rules and download the Chapter 7 Packet. Briefly review this information for future reference and, for this class session, particularly the Voluntary Petition and exhibits thereto, Schedules A/B and C, and the Statement of Financial Affairs. Also prepare response to review questions (to be provided). 9/12/18 TLM Claims I (what constitutes a claim; filing; allowance and disallowance) 9/17/18 JDP Claims II (classification and priorities; pre- and post-petition claims) Epstein (pp ; ); BIP(pp ); In re Barker, 839 F.3d 1189 (9th Cir. 2016); In re Heilman, 430 B.R. 213 (9 th Cir. BAP 2010); 11 U.S.C. 501, 502; Fed. R. Bankr. P BIP (pp ); Gordon v. Hines (In re Hines), 147 F.3d 1185 (9 th Cir. 1998); 11 U.S.C. 507.

3 9/19/18 JDP Secured claims I (valuation; interests and fees,11 U.S.C. 506(b); adequate protection) 9/24/18 JMM Secured claims II (debtor s retention of collateral [redemption; reaffirmation; ride-through]; post-petition enforcement of liens; 11 U.S.C. 522(f) lien avoidance) Epstein (pp , , ); BIP (pp ; ; ; ch. 12); In re Sunnyslope Housing Limited Partnership, 859 F.3d 637 (9th Cir. 2017) (en banc). Epstein (pp ; ); BIP (ch. 9 and p. 387); In re Dumont, 581 F.3d 1104 (9th Cir. 2009) (re: ridethrough ); Owen v. Owen, 500 U.S. 305 (1991); Farrey v. Sanderfoot, 500 U.S. 291 (1991), and In re Chiu, 304 F.3d 905 (9th Cir. 2002) (re: 522(f) lien avoidance); In re Lopez, 345 F.3d 701 (9th Cir. 2003) (re: redemption and reaffirmation). On Court s website, review Schedules G, H and I, the Reaffirmation Forms AO Official Forms (Parts I & II), and Chapter 7 Debtor s Statement of Intention. 9/26/18 TLM Claim litigation; procedures and burdens Epstein (pp ); BIP (pp ; ); Midland Funding LLC v. Johnson, 137 S.Ct (2017); Raleigh v. Illinois Dept. of Revenue, 530 U.S. 15 (2000); In re Garvida, 347 B.R. 697 (9 th Cir. BAP 2006); In re Heath, 331 B.R. 424 (9 th Cir. BAP 2005). 10/1/18 TLM Review session on claims On Court s website, review schedules D, E/F, and the proof of claim form. Prepare response to review question (to be provided). 10/3/18 JMM Overview of avoiding powers; 11 U.S.C. 544 strong-arm power Epstein (pp ; ); BIP (pp , , 408); Chase Manhattan Bank v. Taxel (In re Deuel), 594 F.3d 1073 (9 th Cir. 2010); In re Lifestyle Home Furnishings, LLC, 2010 WL (Bankr. D. Idaho 2010); In re Laursen, 391 B.R. 47 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2008).

4 10/8/18 JMM Preferences under 11 U.S.C. 547(b), and defenses under 547(c) 10/10/18 JMM Fraudulent transfers under 11 U.S.C. 548 and 544(b); post-petition transfers under /15/18 JDP Review session on avoiding powers; procedures required; relief available 10/17/18 JDP Discharge and denial/revocation of discharge, 11 U.S.C. 727(a), (d); debtors duties, 11 U.S.C. 521; bankruptcy crimes 10/22/18 TLM Exceptions to discharge - I 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(2), (4) and (6), 523(c), 1328(a) and (b) Epstein (pp ); BIP (pp ); In re Superior Stamp & Coin Co., 223 F.3d 1004 (9 th Cir. 2000) (earmarking); In re Kaypro, 218 F.3d 1070 (9 th Cir. 2000) and In re Jan Weilert RV, Inc., 315 F.3d 1192 (9 th Cir. 2003) (ordinary course of business); In re Laizure, 548 F.3d 693 (9 th Cir. 2008) (nondischargeable status of claim for recovered preference). Epstein (pp ; ); BIP (ch. 15 and pp ); In re Bledsoe, 569 F.3d 1106 (9 th Cir. 2009); Gold v. Marquette Univ. (In re Leonard), 454 B.R. 444 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2011). On Court s website, review adversary proceeding cover sheet and summons. Prepare response to review question (to be provided). Epstein (pp ; ); BIP (pp , ); Elsaesser v. Fehrs (In re Fehrs), 391 B.R. 53 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2008); In re Majewski, 310 F.3d 653 (9 th Cir. 2002) (re: 11 U.S.C. 525(b) discrimination); Walls v. Wells Fargo, 276 F.3d 502 (9 th Cir. 2002) (re: discharge violations); 18 U.S.C. 152, 153, 157, 3057, 3284; Fed. R. Bankr. P Epstein (pp ); BIP (pp , ); Cohen v. de la Cruz, 523 U.S. 213 (1988); Field v. Mans, 516 U.S. 59 (1995); Lamar, Archer & Cofrin v. Appling, 138 S.Ct (2018); Husky Int l Electronics v. Ritz (re: 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(2)); Bullock v. BankChampaign, N.A., 133 S.Ct (2013) (re: 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(4)); In re Loader, 417 B.R. 604 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2009) (re: 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(6)); Fed. R. Bankr. P

5 10/24/18 JMM Exceptions to discharge - II 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(1) (taxes), 523(a)(3) (unscheduled claims) 523(a)(5) and (15) (divorce and support obligations), 523(a)(7) (fines) and (9) (DUI debts), 523(a)(8) (student loans); preclusive effect of state court judgments; discharge violations 10/29/18 TLM Asset administration I Executory contracts 10/31/18 TLM Asset administration II Sales 11/5/18 JMM The Bankruptcy Court jurisdiction; venue; abstention In re Craig, 579 F.3d 1040 (9 th Cir. 2009); In re Mason, 464 F.3d 878 (9 th Cir. 2006); and Roth v. ECMC (In re Roth), 490 B.R. 908 (9th Cir. BAP 2013) (re: student loans); In re Findley, 593 F.3d 1048 (9 th Cir. 2010) (re: 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(7)); In re Lopez, 367 B.R. 99 (9 th Cir. BAP 2007) (re: issue preclusion); In re Rivera, 832 F.3d 1103 (9th Cir. 2016) (re: 523(a)(5)). Epstein (pp ); BIP (ch.11); 11 U.S.C. 365; Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6006; In re Valley Club Homes, LLC, 2008 WL (Bankr. D. Idaho July 15, 2008); In re Colvin, 2007 WL (Bankr. D. Idaho Dec. 20, 2007). On Court s website, review Schedule G. Epstein (pp ); BIP (pp ); 11 U.S.C. 363; Fed. R. Bankr. P. 6004; In re Lahijani, 325 B.R. 282 (9 th Cir. BAP 2005); Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. v. Knupfer, 391 B.R. 25 (9 th Cir. BAP 2008). Epstein (pp ); BIP ch. 3 and 4; Wellness Int l Network, Ltd. v. Sharif, 135 S.Ct (2015); Executive Benefits Insurance Agency v. Arkison, 134 S.Ct (2014); Stern v. Marshall (In re Marshall), 564 U.S. 462, (2011); 28 U.S.C , (a), 959, 1334,

6 11/7/18 TLM Rules and procedures 11 U.S.C. 341, 521, 542, 554; Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1001, , , , 4007, , 7008, 7012, 9006, 9011, , 9017; GMAC Mortg. Corp. v. Salisbury (In re Loloee), 241 B.R. 655 (9 th Cir. BAP 1999); In re Hart, 2013 WL (Bankr. D. Idaho Feb. 26, 2013); Jahr v. Frank (In re Jahr), 2012 WL (9 th Cir. BAP Aug. 1, 2012). On Court s website, review Local Bankruptcy Rules. 11/12/18 TLM Chapter 7 administration and processes Epstein (pp ); BIP (pp ); Egebjerg v. Anderson (In re Egebjerg), 574 F.3d 1045 (9 th Cir. 2009); In re Kops, 2012 WL (Bankr. D. Idaho 2012); In re Bourguignon, 416 B.R. 745 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2009); In re Marples, 266 B.R. 202 (Bankr. D. Idaho 2001). On Court s website, download and review ch. 7 means test form (B 122A). 11/14/18 TLM Chapter 13 administration and processes Epstein (pp ; ); BIP (pp ); Hamilton v. Lanning, 560 U.S. 505, 130 S.Ct (2010); United Student Aid Funds, Inc. v. Espinosa, 559 U.S. 260 (2010). On Court s website, download and review model chapter 13 plan and Model Retention Agreement. 11/26/18 JDP Chapter 11 and 12 administration and processes Epstein (pp ; ; ); BIP (pp ; ch. 10 excluding pp ; ch. 18); Toibb v. Radloff, 501 U.S. 157 (1991); Norwest Bank Worthington v. Ahlers, 485 U.S. 197 (1988). Any additional reading assignment and/or materials will be distributed by .

7 11/28/18 JDP Final course review Any reading assignment or materials will be distributed by .