Bankruptcy, Foreclosure & Collection Law

4.23

Collections 101: Commercial Debtors

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Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
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2 hours 50 minutes
Donald Christian
Lynda Laing
With Donald L. Christian Jr. from Donald L. Christian Jr., Attorney at Law + 1 other
Recorded September 12, 2024
Product ID 99016

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Overview

Practical Fundamentals of Collecting From Businesses

Get foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of commercial debt collection. Under guidance of experienced faculty, you'll gain an understanding of the legal framework governing commercial debt collection and explore key topics such as pre-collection strategies, negotiation techniques, litigation approaches, and enforcement of judgments. Get up to speed on the fundamentals - register today!

  • Clarify critical laws and regulations governing commercial debt collections.
  • Gain techniques for resolving disputes through mediation or arbitration.
  • Draft and negotiate better settlement agreements.
  • Stay current on emerging trends in commercial collections law, including use of AI.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Legal Framework Governing Commercial Debt Collection (UCC, UFTA, etc.)
  2. Negotiation and Settlement Tactics in Commercial Collections
  3. Litigation in Commercial Collections
  4. Execution and Enforcement of Judgments in Commercial Cases
  5. Unique Considerations

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Legal Framework Governing Commercial Debt Collection (UCC, UFTA, etc.)

    1. Overview of Relevant Statutes and Regulations
    2. Common Challenges
    3. Current Case Law Trends

  2. Negotiation and Settlement Tactics in Commercial Collections

    1. Strategies for Negotiating With Commercial Debtors
    2. Drafting Effective Settlement Agreements
    3. Handling Disputes and Resolving Conflicts
    4. Mediation and Arbitration in Commercial Collections Cases

  3. Litigation in Commercial Collections

    1. Filing Lawsuits Against Commercial Debtors
    2. Defending Against Counterclaims and Affirmative Defenses

  4. Execution and Enforcement of Judgments in Commercial Cases

    1. Charging Orders
    2. Veil Piercing
    3. Assignment Orders
    4. Judgment Liens
    5. Contempt Proceedings

  5. Unique Considerations

    1. Cross-Border and International Considerations
    2. Distressed Debt Restructuring and Workouts, Bankruptcy
    3. Use of AI in Commercial Collections
    4. Personal Guarantees Issues

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Debt collectors, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Donald L Christian Jr.
Donald L.
Christian, Jr.
Donald L. Christian Jr., Attorney at Law
Lynda L Laing
Lynda L.
Laing
Strauss, Factor, Laing & Lyons
Speaker bio
Donald L Christian Jr.

Donald L. Christian, Jr.

Donald L. Christian Jr., Attorney at Law
Donald Christian

is a Huntsville native and sole practitioner for Donald L. Christian, Jr., Attorney at Law, where he has a general civil practice. He focuses in the areas of commercial and business litigation, Article 2A finance-lease litigation, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, mechanic's and materialman lien litigation, wills and estates, and general civil litigation, as well as appellate practice before the Alabama Civil Court of Appeals and Alabama Supreme Court. Mr. Christian is licensed to practice in the Supreme Court of Alabama; U.S. District Court, Northern District; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. He has lectured for CLE seminars previously on the topics of landlord-tenant issues, commercial litigation, and collections law. Mr. Christian is a member of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association and the Alabama State Bar. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Alabama and his J.D. degree from the Cumberland School of Law.

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Lynda L Laing

Lynda L. Laing

Strauss, Factor, Laing & Lyons
Lynda Laing

is a partner in the law firm of Strauss, Factor, Laing & Lyons in Providence, Rhode Island, where her practice concentrates in the areas of collections and litigation. Ms. Laing is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Rhode Island and American bar associations, Commercial Law League of America, and American Bankruptcy Institute. She served as chairperson of the Bench Bar Committee for the Rhode Island Bar Association. Ms. Laing earned her A.B. degree from Albion College and her J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University Law School.

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