Correction to Hotel's Reservations Phone Number
CLLA Staff | Staff
Please note: the recently mailed 90th New York Meeting brochure lists an incorrect phone number to make room reservations at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers. The correct number is 800-325-3535. You can also make your reservations online.
WE'RE MOVING! CLLA Headquarters Relocates to 205 N. Michigan Ave Effective August 23!
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CLLA's national headquarters will be relocating to 205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2212, effective Monday, August 23, 2010. The office's computer systems will be down Thursday, August 19 and Friday, August 20 during the moving process. We apologize for the inconvenience. Should you have an urgent matter during this period, please contact us at CLLAmove@gmail.com and we will respond as quickly as possible. Please make a note of our new address and phone numbers.
Nominate A CLLA Bankruptcy Professional For the Lawrence P. King Award
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The CLLA is looking for nominations for the Lawrence P. King Award, which is presented to a bankruptcy professional at our annual National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges breakfast.
The award is given to recognize a lawyer, judge, teacher or legislator who exemplifies the best in scholarship, advocacy, judicial administration or legislative activities in the field of bankruptcy. The recipient exemplifies the standards that King set during a lifetime of devotion to the practice and practitioners of bankruptcy.
The deadline for nominations is August 9. Click here for the nomination form!
Take Advantage Of The CLLA's New, Expanded Social Networking Options!
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The CLLA is excited to announce that we have updated and added to our social networkng options! We now offer several simple, fun ways to connect with other members, receive updates about the CLLA and find out about breaking industry news.
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Registration for the Western Region's Collections Meeting is now open!
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The meeting will take place on October 15, 2010 in Los Angeles CA; don't miss this opportunity to learn and network with other attorneys and collection agency professionals! Go to the event page for more information.
Registration for the Strategic Planning and Leadership Conference is Now Open!
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The conference, which will be held on August 5-8, 2010, will feature important discussions on issues impacting the League and help you develop your personal leadership skills. Attendees will also have numerous opportunities to meet new business acquaintances and catch up with other CLLA members. Go the event page to get more details and sign up for the meeting!
CLLA Lifetime Member, Martin L. Duyk Passes Away
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The Commercial Law League of America is saddened to report the passing of Martin L. Duyk of Boynton Beach, Florida. Martin passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. An active member in the League since 1969, he contributed to a number of committees and held the position of chair of the Eastern Region from 2000 to 2001.
The funeral took place today, May 18, 2010 in Florida. The CLLA extends is deepest condolences to Martin's family and friends.
Check Out The New CLLA Listservs!
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The CLLA now offers free listservs for its members! Our listservs are an easy, social way to share information and receive answers to all your bankruptcy, complex commercial litigation, creditors’ rights, collections and young professional issue-related questions.
To learn more, go to your member profile page and click on “join a CLLA listserv” today!
CLLA's 80th Chicago/Spring Meeting Hits A Homerun!
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The 80th Chicago/Spring Meeting, led by Rick Thomas (President), Annette Waggoner (Midwest Region Chair) and Leonard Abrams (Midwest Region Arrangements Chair) was a fantastic four days of education, networking and fun!
The first day featured the complex litigation program, which focused on electronic discovery, the Internet and the law. The program was the second of its kind at a CLLA meeting -- and the attendance was outstanding. Later that afternoon, Chicago-area judges and bankruptcy experts led a panel discussion, “How to Avoid Ethical and Sanctionable Traps in Bankruptcy,” during the ethics program, which received accolades from attendees. Other highly rated programs included the “Hot and Emerging Bankruptcy Issues” session, lead by bankruptcy expert and practitioner Ron Peterson, “Simplifying the Complexities of UCC Article 9” with Professor William Henning and the retail collections program, “How Law Firms Comply with the FDCPA.”
The “Recruit Your Best Attorneys/Agencies” draft day event and the Triadic Chef event allowed attendees to network, get to know new acquaintances and spend time with old friends. On Saturday evening, 2010-2011 President Gary Weiner, the Board of Governors and Midwestern Region Chair Brenda Majewski were sworn in at the 80th Anniversary Celebration banquet. The new members of the Board of Governors are:
President -- Gary M. Weiner, Weiner & Lange, Springfield, Mass.
President Elect -- Beau Hays, Hays & Potter, Atlanta, Ga.
Recording Secretary -- Marc J. Bressler, Edison, N.J.
Attorney Board Member -- Ivan Jac Reich, Gray Robinson, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Attorney Board Member -- Frederic Weinberg, Gordon & Weinberg, Conshohocken, Penn.
Law List Publisher Representative -- Warren Pinchuck, Columbia Directory, Inc., Boca Raton, Fla.
Young Members' Section Representative -- David Mendelson, Mendelson Law Firm, Memphis, Tenn.
Creditors' Rights Section Representative -- Mark J. Sheriff, Wiles, Boyle, Burkholder & Bringardner, Co. LPA, Columbus, Ohio
Bankruptcy Section Representative -- Deborah K. Ebner, Law Office of Deborah K. Ebner, Chicago, Ill.
Curious who attended the meeting? The attendee list for the Spring Meeting is available in your membership portal on the main page below the “Viewpoints” section.
CLLA Submits Letters to Senator Durbin and Representative Conyers
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CLLA’s Bankruptcy Section’s Legislative Committee, lead by Peter Califano of Cooper, White & Cooper in San Francisco, recently submitted letters to Senator Dick Durbin and Representative John Conyers objecting to new bankruptcy legislation recently introduced titled, "The Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcy Act of 2010" (S. 3033 and H.R. 4677). Essentially, the legislation provides a new and larger priority claim for employees for wage and retirement claims (up to $40,000 total), restrictions on insider payments and other requirements for confirmation. The CLLA opposes the legislation as unnecessary and believes that it would have a detrimental impact on unsecured creditors and Chapter 11 practice.
CLLA Announces Candidates for 2010-11 Board of Governors
Oliver Yandle | CLLA Executive Vice President
The Commercial Law League of America’s Nominating Council met on November, 2009 in New York, NY and again via telephone conference in January 12, 2010. The Council certified the candidates listed below as being qualified to hold the positions for which they have been nominated. Below are the results of the Council’s deliberations:
For the office of President:
Gary Weiner
Weiner & Lange, P.C.
For the office of President -Elect:
Beau Hays
Hays & Potter
For the office of Recording Secretary:
Marc J. Bressler
Bressler –Duyk Law Firm
For the office of Law List Representative
Warren Pinchuck
The Columbia Directory Co. Inc.
For Attorney Board Member:
Ivan Jac Reich
Gray Robinson
Ronald Rich
Ronald B. Rich & Associates
Richard Gerald Roosen
Roosen, Varchetti & Olivier
Richard White
Barber & Bartz, Inc.
Frederic I. Weinberg
Gordon & Weinberg, PC