Legislative Highlights May 2001

<p>ABI's teleseminar series on understanding the new bankruptcy law, "From Law to
Practice," will be held this month. Learn what you need to advise clients today,
so that you are ready when the new law takes effect. Teleseminar technology allows
you to get this training in the comfort of your office, or wherever is most
convenient.

</p><h3>Tuesday, May 22 (1:00 to 2:30 pm EST)</h3>

<h4>Consumer Bankruptcy</h4>

<p><b>Topics:</b> ins and outs of means testing, new procedures for reaffirmations,
counseling and debtor education requirements, impact on women and children, new rules
on homesteads, new categories of non-dischargeable debts, limits on lienstripping in
chapter 13, and more.

</p><p><b>Speakers:</b> Hon. Eugene Wedoff, Hon. William Brown, Hank Hildebrand, Ronald
Peterson, James Caher and Richardo Kilpatrick.

</p><h3>Thursday, May 24 (1:00 to 2:30 pm EST)</h3>

<h4>Tax, Appeals and Administrative Issues</h4>

<p><b>Topics:</b> new appeals procedures, cross-border cases, bankruptcy tax changes affecting
individuals and businesses, financial contract provisions, health care bankruptcy
procedures, data collection requirements, and more.

</p><p><b>Speakers:</b> Robin Phelan, Prof. Grant Newton, Alan Barton, Robert Pope and
Prof. Jack Williams.

</p><h3>Friday, May 25 (1:00 to 2:30 pm EST)</h3>

<h4>Business Bankruptcy</h4>

<p><b>Topics:</b> reduced discretion for judges, new rules for single-asset and small-business
cases, assumption and rejection of real estate leases, non-dischargeability of corporate
debts, expanded duties for the U.S. Trustee, disinterestedness and compensation
issues, and more.

</p><p><b>Speakers:</b> Bettina Whyte, Hon. David Houston, Hon. Wesley Steen, Steven Case
and Joseph Guzinski.

</p><p>Each 90-minute program is only <b>$79</b> for members and <b>$199</b> for all three
programs. CLE/CPE credit is available, depending on your state's requirements for
audio programs. Written course materials will be provided in advance. Those who miss
the live events will be able to order and receive audiotapes and printed materials.

</p><p>To register, go online at <a href="/events/teleseminar/" target="window2">www.abiworld.org/events/teleseminar/</a&gt; where you can
print the registration form and mail it in, or you can register online on our secure
web site. You can also fax the registration to (703) 739-1060. Questions?
Call (703) 739-0800 or e-mail <a href="mailto:info@abiworld.org">info@abiworld.org</a&gt;.