The Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) takes effect on February 19, 2020. NACBA is pleased to provide this one-day intensive pre-conference program on SBRA, focusing on how best to represent small business debtors under SBRA. SBRA is a new addition to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and fills a much-needed gap for debtors caught between Chapter 11 and Chapter 13. SBRA is designed for a small business debtors engaged in commercial or business activity with a current debt limit of $2,725,625. SBRA reduces many of the harsh deadlines and stresses put on small businesses who filed under Chapter 11.
Agenda:Introduction to SBRA (Sub-Chapter V)
- Compare and contrast SBRA to Chapter 11 and Chapter 13
- Review New Rules
- Review New Forms (w/Sample Forms)
- Intake Process and Evaluation of a Potential SBRA Case
- Engagement, Retainer Agreements, and Fees (w/Sample Forms)
- Practical Checklists, Deadlines, and Motions (w/Sample Forms)
- Engaging Support Staff for the Success of the Case
- Best Practices and Ethics
- UST Role in SBRA Cases
- Filing your first Ch. V Case
- Strategies for Confirming Your Plan
- Consequences of Dismissed Cases
- Concluding a SBRA Case