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From Russell Simon:

Member of the Bar –

It is with great sadness that I inform you that after 9 ½ years, Tiffany Cornejo is leaving my office.  While her loss will be difficult, I am very pleased and proud to announce that her reason for leaving is to become a Chapter 13 Standing Trustee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tiffany has worked tirelessly toward this goal and is well deserving of the position.  She will begin consulting in her new office in Albuquerque, NM on 11/1/17and assume her duties as Chapter 13 Trustee on 12/1/17.

Please join my staff and me in wishing Tiffany the best on her new endeavor. 

On a business note, Tiffany’s last working day here will be 10/20/17.  While not yet finalized, rest assured that Thom and I are working on revisions to the pre-trial schedule and will let everyone know what the changes are to the pre-trial schedule.  In the interim, if you were scheduled to pre-try with Tiffany, you will need to contact me.  My extension is 132.

Thanks.

RS 

Tim Ruppel of the United States Trustee's Office has advised of the following:

Construction will begin on the 341 Meeting Room at 650 MIssouri Avenue on Thursday, September 14, 2017.  This should last approximately three-four weeks and will require the temporary relocation of the 341 meetings.  Begining on Friday, September 15, 2017, all meetings will be conducted at the United States Courthouse, 750 Missouri Avenue at various locations, subject to availability.  The current schedule is as follows:

Friday 9.15 - Trustee Donald Samson - Visiting Judge Courtroom #7, 3rd Floor.

Tuesday 9/19 - Trustee Russell Simon - Bankruptcy Court Training Room, 3rd Floor.

Friday 9/22 - Trustee Robert Eggmann - Jury Assembly Room, 1st Floor.

Tuesday 9/26 - Trustee Russell Simon - Visiting Judge Courtroom #7, 3rd Floor.

Friday 9/29 - Trustee Donald Samson - Visiting Judge Courtroom #7, 3rd Floor.

Tuesday 10/3 - Trustee Russell Simon - Visiting Judge Courtroom #7, 3rd Floor.

Friday 10/6 - Trustee Robert Eggmann - Jury Assembely Room, 1st Floor.

*Schedule subject to change without notice.

In an effort to remain flexible, all Original 341 Meeting Notices will go out with the 650 Missouri address.  When the meetings get closer, at approximately 2 weeks prior to the meeting, the Bankruptcy Court Clerk's Office will send out a SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE of the actual meeting location at 750 MIssouri to all parties.  Thank you Donna and staff!  If you forget this Notice will be posted on the 341 Meeting Room Door.

PLEASE ADVISE YOUR CLIENT APPROPRIATELY IN ADVANCE

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Thank you.

Tim Ruppel

Assistant United States Trustee

Kevin Stine has provided the attached link to the flyer for the 10-5-17 ISBA CLE on bankruptcy law.  

CBB 10-5-17 flyer.pdf

An update from the Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of Illinois

New bankruptcy rules are scheduled to take effect in December 2017. Under the new rules, use of the national Chapter 13 plan form will be required, unless, after public notice and opportunity for comment, courts within a district adopt a local plan form. The United States Bankruptcy Court for Central District will be adopting a local plan form.

Click here to view a memo to Central District Bankruptcy Practitioners from Chief Judge Mary P. Gorman and Judge Thomas L. Perkins regarding the Court’s proposed local plan form and instructions for use.

Click here for the proposed local plan form.

NOTE: the proposed local plan form has not been implemented for use in Chapter 13 cases at this time. Many of its provisions are based on the anticipated changes to the bankruptcy rules that are not currently in effect. Use of the proposed local plan form for filing will be announced at a later date, following the expiration of the public comment period.

United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of Illinois Peoria Division: 309-671-7035 Springfield Division: 217-492-4551 Urbana Division: 217-974-7330

Dear BASIL Members,

Please mark your calendars to "Save the Date" for next year's seminar.  We anticipate the seminar being scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2018.  Stay tuned for further updates

Thank you.

BASIL Seminar Committee

On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. the Cards will be playing the Cubs (home game).  BASIL can acquire a limited number of tickets for you and your guests (family, friends, office staff, etc.) for $25 each and includes a FREE Tshirt.  These tickets are part of the "Get to know ME" program.  The seats are located in Sections 128 - 134; first come first served.

HOW to Get Tickets

For those interested please email Tiffany Cornejo at tiffanyc@simonch13trustee.com

She will need 1) how many tickets you want;  and 2) Tshirt sizes; 3) make checks payable to Belleville News Democrat or "BND".

DEADLINES

Tiffany needs your orders and checks received by August 20, 2017.  Tickets and Tshirts can be picked up at the court house - she will let you know when they are ready for pick-up.  If you have any questions, please email Tiffany.

Summary:  The Belleville Oktoberfest will be held in downtown Belleville beginning on Friday, September 15, 2017. A Law Luncheon with the local Chief Judges has been planned for Friday afternoon, with proceeds to benefit the Belleville Exchange Club, Belleville Sister Cities and Belleville Shrine Club. Attorneys are invited to attend the luncheon which will also include a one-hour Ethics Seminar being presented by the Honorable Michael J. Reagan, Honorable Laura K. Grandy, Honorable Andrew J. Gleeson and Honorable David A. Hylla. Sponsors are also being sought to help offset the cost of the event. A copy of information from the flyer is listed below, providing more information on the sponsorship opportunity, luncheon and seminar. Please note that attorneys can sign up for the Seminar only at a cost of $100.00.  If you want a copy of the flyer forwarded to you please contact Chris Smith at chris@dixonjohnston.com

Friday – September 15, 2017

Law Luncheon – “German Style”

Sponsorship Opportunity - $2500.00

Includes

 Company Signage throughout the tent and displayed on all tables purchased along with any solicitation of the event (invites & social media)

 (5) Reserved Tables under Bier Tent

 (20) 1 Hour CLE Ethics Credits (1 per attendee)

 (20) Tickets- Beer, Soda, Water & Food (Authentic German Buffet)

 from 11:45am-1:15pm

 (20) Bier Mugs

 (4) VIP Tickets for Starship Concert (9/15/2017 @ 6-9pm)

For more information please contact Cari @ 618-398-8560 or cari@metrolock.net

Tracy McCollum @ 618-416-7539 or tracy@standardrule.com

Oktoberfest of Belleville, IL

PO Box 7992, Belleville, IL 62222

Proceeds from this event benefit, The Belleville Exchange Club, The Belleville Sister Cities & The Belleville Shrine Club.

~Invitation~

Friday – September 15, 2017

Lunch with the Chiefs

Table (4) - $500.00 includes

 (1) Reserved Table under Bier Tent (located at 1st & Main St.)

 (4) Tickets- Beer, Soda, Water & Food (Authentic German Buffet)

 (4) Bier Mugs  (4) 1 Hour Ethics CLE Credits

*******Additional tickets with the package can be purchased for $100.00 each*******

****The Ethics CLE Seminar can be purchased separately for $100.00 each****

Check in – 11:00am

Lunch & refreshments will be served from 11:45a-1:15pm

The Ethics CLE Seminar given by:

Chief Judges – Hon. Laura Grandy, Hon. Michael Reagan, Hon. Andrew Gleeson & Hon. David Hylla

From 1:30-2:30pm

Refreshments along with Beer will be available from 2:30-4pm

Proceeds from this event benefit, The Belleville Exchange Club, The Belleville Sister Cities & The Belleville Shrine Club.

Registration Form

Lunch with the Chiefs Package: $500.00 (mail check to the Belleville Oktoberfest)

Firm Name:_____________________________________________________________

Name #1: ______________________________________________________________

Name #2:______________________________________________________________

Name #3:______________________________________________________________

Name #4:______________________________________________________________

Additional Tickets: $100.00 each (mail check to the Belleville Oktoberfest)

Name:_________________________________________________________________

Name:_________________________________________________________________

Name:_________________________________________________________________

Name:_________________________________________________________________

Ethics CLE Seminar - $100.00 each (mail check to the St. Clair County Bar Association)

Name:_________________________________________________________________

Contact Info:

Name:______________________________Phone #:___________________________

Make checks payable to: Oktoberfest of Belleville, IL & mail to PO Box 7992, Belleville, IL 62222

or St. Clair County Bar Association & mail to PO Box 300 Belleville, IL 62222

For more information please contact Cari Frick @ 618-398-8560 or cari@metrolock.net

Tracy McCollum @ 618-416-7539 or tracy@standardrule.com

CLE & Financial Hardship questions can be directed to Sue Cannady at the St. Clair County Bar Association 618-277-8919 or info@stclairbar.com

Reservations along with payment need to be received by 9/6/2017.

Limited Space Available

Dear BASIL members,

We just wanted to put you on notice that the ISBA Commercial Banking, Collections and Bankruptcy Section Council will be sponsoring a CLE entitled:  "The New Bankruptcy Rules and Advanced Topics in Consumer Bankruptcy" on October 5, 2017 in Chicago.  However, it will also be simulcast via the web so that out of town areas can "attend".  Kevin Stine has forwarded this information to us. We will post updates as that information is provided to us;  Thank you Kevin!

The CLE will include topics as follows:

THE NEW BANKRUPTCY RULES AND

ADVANCED TOPICS IN CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY

Introduction and Opening Remarks by Moderator

Moderator – Julia Jensen Smolka

9:00 – 10:30 a.m.                   The New Bankruptcy Rules and the New Chapter 13 Plan

                                                Eugene R. Wedoff

                                                144 N. Elmwood Ave.

                                                Oak Park, IL 60302

                                                (312) 285-5849

                                                erwedoff@me.com

10:30 – 10:45                      Break

10:45 – noon                        Presenting Evidence in a Bankruptcy Case

                                                Paul M. Bach

                                                Bach Law Offices

                                                555 Skokie Blvd.

                                                Northbrook, IL 60062

                                                paul@bachoffices.com

                                                (847) 448-0025

                                                               

Noon – 1:00                         Lunch

1:00 – 2:00                           Motions to Dismiss 707b and 727 Issues

                                                M. Gretchen Silver

                                                219 S Dearborn St., Room 873

                                                Chicago, IL 60604

                                                (312) 886-5785

2:00 – 2:45                           Student Loan Dischargeability

                                                Monette W. Cope

                                                Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA

                                                180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400

Chicago, IL  60601-2704

(312) 253-9614

(312) 782-4201 facsimile

mcope@weltman.com

2:45 – 3:00                           Break

3:00 – 4:00                           Dischargeability of Income Tax Liability, Federal Restitution Awards

                                             and other Monies Owed to the United States

                                                Michael J. Kelly

Illinois-Eastern Division of the Northern District Office of the US Attorney

216 S. Dearborn St.

Suite 500

Chicago Il 60604

312-353-5300

                                                Michael.Kelly@usdoj.gov

This is a "Save the Date" notice that we plan on having our Summer Membership Meeting on July 20th at Bella Milano in O'Fallon, Illinois.  The tentative time is 5-8 p.m.  An official announcement will go out with sign-ups once we've finalized the details.  We anticipate that Judge Laura Grandy will present for 1.0 of anticipated CLE (approval pending) on material that she did not cover at the recent BASIL Seminar.  Dinner will be on us for BASIL members.  Come meet your new BASIL officers.  

Please be prepared to take extra time and travel safely to the seminar.  The BASIL Seminar Committee has been advised that due to the weather I-64 East of Fairview Heights may be experiencing a slow down tomorrow with long delays and potential lane closures.  

Additional delays may be present west of Fairview Heights into Missouri for the same reasons.

Thank you.

Chris Smith