NABT 2026 Annual Conference

Deadlines Matter!—Important Considerations under the Code and Rules:
This presentation provides a comprehensive review of deadlines in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, with a focus on the consequences of missing them and the available avenues for relief. The session is designed for Chapter 7 trustees and bankruptcy attorneys who regularly encounter deadline-driven practice issues. The presentation covers the legal standards governing deadline extensions, the critical distinction between jurisdictional and non-jurisdictional deadlines, and practical guidance for trustees administering Chapter 7 estates.

Default Judgements:
Some lawyers think they are entitled to a judgment or order simply because the opposing party failed to answer or respond. But not so fast! This session will discuss how to properly plead a complaint and how to properly serve it to set you up for taking a default judgment in the event of no response, plus discuss the process of obtaining a default judgment.