News and Announcements

2010 Debtor-Creditor Section CLE and Annual Meeting (August 23, 2010)

Be sure to SAVE THE DATE of October 29-30, 2010, for the 2010 Debtor-Creditor Section CLE and Annual Meeting. It will be held at The Benson Hotel, 309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 97205. The program is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, and 8:00 a.m., to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. The program's title is "Lien on Me", and includes topics such as foreclosure, mortgage modification, little known Oregon state liens, agricultural liens, and breakout sessions on consumer and business topics. It will also include a Judge's Panel, ethics program, and case law updates. The event will include a hosted reception after the program with special entertainment and heavy hors' doeuvres, and a breakfast with the judges. Registration details will be sent in the next few weeks.

There are a limited block of rooms reserved for this event at The Benson at the special rate of $139.00 + tax for a deluxe king room only through September 29, 2010. To reserve rooms: Contact The Benson at (800) 663-1144 or www.bensonhotel.com. Please be sure to mention the Oregon State Bar Debtor-Creditor Section.

Proposed Revisions to the Local Bankruptcy Rules and Local Bankruptcy Forms (August 3, 2010)

On August 3, 2010, the Local Bankruptcy Rules/Forms Committee has submitted its report on proposed revisions to the Local Bankruptcy Rules and Local Bankruptcy Forms. For more information and to view the report, please see the committee page.

Website Updated (May 24, 2010)

The Debtor-Creditor section website has been completely updated and redesigned. Look for even more exciting changes to this site in the months to come!

Appointment of Chapter 12 Standing Trustee and Chapter 13 Standing Trustee (May 11, 2010)

The United States Trustee seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment as a standing trustee to administer cases filed under chapter 12 of the bankruptcy code or as a standing trustee to administer cases filed under chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code. The United States Trustee may choose to appoint the same individual to both positions. The appointments are for cases filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Oregon. The chapter 12 trustee will receive cases filed in the entire state of Oregon. The chapter 13 trustee will receive cases filed in northwest and central Oregon. Standing trustees receive compensation pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 586(e)(1)(A). Standing trustees are not federal government employees. For additional information, qualification requirements, and application procedures go to http://www.justice.gov/ust/eo/private_trustee/vacancies/13ad.htm or http://www.justice.gov/ust/eo/private_trustee/vacancies/12ad.htm.

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