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Creditors' Corner LEGAL TALKDO’s and DON’Ts for Filing Proofs of Claim in BankruptcyAs we emerge from the pandemic and business gets back to normal, we thought today would be a great time to talk about some of the big do's and don'ts for filing proofs of claim in bankruptcy. Featured speakers today include attorneys Jeff Rogers, Caren Enloe, and John Sperati. **Jeff Rogers leads the firm’s Foreclosure and Collateral Recovery Section. He joined Smith Debnam in 1994 and concentrates his practice in areas affecting the financial services industry. His practice includes commercial litigation, real property litigation, foreclosure, collateral recovery, bankruptcy, title reformation, and consumer finance litigation. His clients in...2021-06-1842 minCreditors' Corner LEGAL TALKTitle Reformation and Curative ActionsIn today’s episode, attorneys Caren Enloe and Jeff Rogers discuss defects in title affecting the title to real property, including how those defects are discovered, and how they can be cured. Topics we cover include title reformation and quiet title actions.Jeff Rogers leads the firm’s Foreclosure and Collateral Recovery Section. He joined Smith Debnam in 1994 and concentrates his practice in areas affecting the financial services industry. His practice includes commercial litigation, real property litigation, foreclosure, collateral recovery, bankruptcy, title reformation, and consumer finance litigation. His clients include banks, credit unions, commercial lenders, loan servicers, fina...2021-06-0420 minCreditors' Corner LEGAL TALKThe Bona Fide Error DefenseIn this episode, attorneys Jerry Myers and Caren Enloe discuss the Bona Fide Error Defense under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, including what a Bona Fide Error Defense is and how a collector may use it to their advantage. We also outline some of its disadvantages as well.Caren Enloe leads Smith Debnam’s Consumer Financial Services Litigation and Compliance group. In her practice, she defends consumer financial service providers and members of the collection industry in state and federal court, as well as in regulatory matters involving a variety of consumer protection laws. Caren also adv...2021-05-2825 minCreditors' Corner LEGAL TALKNC Court of Appeals Confirms Key Rule Benefitting Judgment-CreditorsIn today's episode, attorneys Joseph Davies and Caren Enloe explore the new unpublished opinion from the North Carolina Court of Appeals that confirms the use of judicial liens as leverage by judgment creditors for collecting their judgments. See also: ArticleJoe Davies is a member of the Smith Debnam's construction law group and has an extensive background in lien filings and construction litigation. He represents construction companies and small business owners in lease negotiations and complex litigation matters. His clients include general contractors and subcontractors, as well as property managers, landlords, commercial tenants, equipment rental...2021-04-2410 minCreditors' Corner LEGAL TALKPicking Apart the New Debt Validation Notice Requirements | Beware the TrapsIn this episode, Attorney Caren Enloe walks us through the proposed Debt Validation Notice requirements and points out some of the traps that collectors might not catch. And, we discuss why some collectors' policies and procedures may need to change. Hosted by Smith Debnam Managing Partner, Jerry T. Myers. Caren Enloe leads Smith Debnam’ s Consumer Financial Services Litigation and Compliance group. In her practice, she defends consumer financial service providers and members of the collection industry in state and federal court, as well as in regulatory matters involving a variety of consumer protection laws. Caren also adv...2021-04-0832 minCreditors' Corner LEGAL TALKMobile Homes and Real Property: A Strained RelationshipForeclosure attorney Jeff Rogers discusses the challenges presented to Creditors regarding mobile homes and their relationship to real property. Episode hosted by attorney Caren Enloe.Related Content:https://www.smithdebnamlaw.com/2020/06/mobile-homes-and-real-property-a-strained-relationship/2021-01-2215 minCreditors' Corner LEGAL TALKProposed Debt Collection Rule:Attorney Caren Enloe provides a quick overview of the CFPB’s proposed debt collection rules and their implications for the ARM industry.2020-03-0320 min