Posts by Noelle Walker

Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published on May 2023, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. Chat GPT, Esq. and Related Ethics Considerations May 2023

The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA) added new responsibilities for consumer debtors. These include pre-petition credit counseling, satisfying a means test for above-median debtors, and post-petition financial education. Read more below: Courts Find Obstacles to Limited Representation in Consumer Cases

Manny Newburger co-authored an article on bank failures that was published in Southwest ACA Collector Connector. You can read the article here →

Paul Hammer recently attended the Spring Gala sponsored by Houston Dress for Success. The organization is aimed at creating change by equipping thousands of Houston-area women each year with the resources needed to attain long-term employment and success. Barron and Newburger is proud to be a donor and sponsor of this wonderful organization.

Paul Hammer was recently appointed to serve on the leadership board of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Commercial and Regulatory Committee. Mr. Hammer’s role is that of Communications Director, where he is tasked with onboarding new members and coordinating efforts to bolster participation and other initiatives aimed at bringing value to ABI constituents.

Here’s the latest risk management guidance, published on April 2023, from B&N’s Attorneys Risk Management practice group. Managing the Risk to Client Funds Arising from Bank Failure – April 2023