Annual Debtor-Creditor Bankruptcy Update 2025 - Western District

Co-produced by the Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors’ Rights Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Money matters

From shifts at the Small Business Administration (SBA)¹ to evolving Chapter 13 mortgage issues, modern bankruptcy practice presents questions that demand clear and current answers.

Receive a full day of timely instruction from judges, clerks, and experienced practitioners at the Annual Debtor-Creditor Bankruptcy Update – Western District. You’ll hear candid reflections from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Wisconsin’s Western District as the judges expound on the reasoning behind their decisions. Seasoned creditor/debtor attorneys will be on hand to offer clarity, practice tips, and guidance on:

• Means test adjustments, including treatment of adult children and elderly household members
• SBA debt concerns such as asset surrender, compromise procedures, and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs)
• The rules governing discovery and admissibility in bankruptcy court

Get up to speed on the newest court rulings from across the country. Plus, the clerk’s office will provide updates on filing statistics and new PACER security requirements.

Cents & sensibility

Ethical challenges can surface as soon as client intake. Explore the key questions to ask when taking on new matters, the necessary disclosures, and pitfalls associated with aggressive asset protection and valuation strategies. You’ll also review how to advise clients on which chapter to file.

The Annual Debtor-Creditor Bankruptcy Update – Western District is your go-to source for the latest in bankruptcy practice.

¹SBA.gov: Small Business Administration Announces Agency-Wide Reorganization