Creditors' Corner LEGAL TALK
Smith Debnam's Creditors' Corner Legal Talk Podcast Series explores regulatory and litigation trends impacting the consumer financial services industry. Become well-versed in state laws, federal laws, news from the supreme court, and the latest updates and trends in consumer financial services litigation. This podcast is a must-listen for those working in financial institutions, consumer finance, consumer credit, mortgage servicers, auto finance companies, litigators, and more. Listen to great topics on consumer protection laws, regulatory compliance, and consumer lending, as well as legal updates in Trusts & Estates, Real Estate Law, and Equipment Leasing and Finance. Hosted by Smith Debnam's experienced legal team - this podcast provides practical analysis and helpful insights from leading attorneys in their respective fields of law.
Episodes
25 episodes
The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Banking and Financial Sectors
Melissa Tulis Smith and Rachel Rogers discuss the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the banking and financial sectors. They explain that DEI involves creating a workplace where diverse individuals are represented, treated ...
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Episode 2
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17:50
Navigating E-Filing in North Carolina
If you practice in North Carolina or are involved in our court systems, you probably know that five counties have made the transition to e-filing. Those counties include Harnett, Johnston, Lee Mecklenburg, and Wake counties. In today's episode,...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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23:22
Family Law - When to Lawyer Up and Why Choosing a Multidisciplinary Firm is a Smart Move.
Today's topic is Family law, when to lawyer up, and why.We talk about why an attorney can be beneficial in a number of different family law situations, when you should consider getting an attorney involved, and why hiring a family law at...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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22:13
Dealing with DMCs and the Unauthorized Practice of Law
Attorneys Christina McAlpin Taylor, Melissa Tulis, and
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:00
Post Judgment Collections in North Carolina
In this episode, Smith Debnam attorneys Christina McAlpin Taylor and Melissa Tulis discuss how Post Judgment Collections work in North Carolina.Christina McAlpin ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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14:46
Current Developments in Student Loan Relief
In today's episode, Smith Debnam attorneys Landon Van Winkle and Garret Kirkpatrick discuss the growi...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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42:01
FIVE Things You Need to Know About Itemization of Debt for Credit Card Accounts
A new regulation has gone into effect this year that has altered the itemization and disclosures to consumers that banks, financial service providers, and creditors have to provide. In this podcast, we'll discuss those changes. Specifically - w...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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26:50
Compliance with the Uniform Commercial Code Regarding Pre and Post Sale Notices in NC & SC
In today's episode, attorneys Garret Kirkpatrick, Ron Jones, and
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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27:03
The Debt Collection Rule and Email Communications with Consumers
In today’s episode, attorneys Melissa Tulis and Christina McAlpin Taylor discuss what the new deb...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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20:25
DO’s and DON’Ts for Filing Proofs of Claim in Bankruptcy
As 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 Roger...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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42:08
Title Reformation and Curative Actions
In 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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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20:32
The Bona Fide Error Defense
In 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 outl...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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25:20
NC Court of Appeals Confirms Key Rule Benefitting Judgment-Creditors
In 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. S...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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10:48
Reining in the Stalking Horse – Bad Faith Allegations and § 363(m)
In this episode, Smith Debnam attorneys Ron Jones and Landon Van Winkle discuss the § 363 asset sale process used in bankruptcy cases, the use of stalking horse bidders in asset sales, and the protections afforded to a winning bidder under § 36...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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12:42
Road Warriors - Tips for Motion Practices across North Carolina and South Carolina
In today's episode, attorneys Christina McAlpin Taylor and Melissa Tulis share the lessons they'v...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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21:09
Picking Apart the New Debt Validation Notice Requirements | Beware the Traps
In 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 c...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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32:24
Mobile Homes and Real Property: A Strained Relationship
Foreclosure 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:
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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15:33
It would take an act of God: Force Majeure Clauses and their increasing importance in the era of COVID-19
In this podcast, moderated by attorney Landon Van Winkle, attorneys Lauren V. Reeves and Eugene (“Gene”) W. Chianelli, Jr., discuss the basic operation of force majeure clauses in modern contracts: including explaining what force majeure clause...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:16
Paycheck Protection Program - Forgivable Loans
We continue our discussion of the Paycheck Protection Program loan facility, focusing on one of its most business-friendly aspects: forgiveness. This podcast explores how businesses who have received PPP loan funding can apply for relief from t...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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19:35
Basics of the Paycheck Protection Program
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) allows for SBA-administered forgivable loans for essential business costs like payroll, benefits, rent, and utilities. The PPP is a key part of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic a...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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17:28
What is an Estate Plan? Part 2 - Revocable Trusts and Probate Avoidance
Attorneys Eugene Chianelli and Andrew Bullard discuss more advanced type of estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, and why they can help individuals avoid probate. Attorneys Eugene Chianelli and Andrew Bullard re...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:33
What is an Estate Plan? (Part 1)
Attorneys Eugene Chianelli and Andrew Bullard discuss why estate planning documents are necessary for any person, and answer questions regarding what a typical estate plan looks like for an individual and a married couple, as well as why you wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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21:28