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October 2024

Understanding the Case Management Conference

October 18, 2024 | By

Entering into litigation can be overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time navigating the legal system. One of the initial steps in a lawsuit is the Case Management Conference (CMC). If you’ve recently been informed about an upcoming CMC in your litigation matter, this guide is here to help you understand what it entails and how it affects your case.

What is a Case Management Conference (CMC)?

A Case Management Conference is a hearing scheduled by the court shortly after a lawsuit has been filed. Its primary purpose is to help the court manage the case efficiently by discussing:

  • The status of pleadings and whether any amendments are needed.
  • Jurisdiction and venue challenges.
  • Discovery schedules and motions.
  • Settlement options or alternative dispute resolution methods.
  • Any other matters that may facilitate
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Posted In: Blog, Real Estate Litigation

Using Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to Save Your Home After a Foreclosure Sale: A Game-Changing Law for California Homeowners

October 1, 2024 | By

The foreclosure process in California has long been viewed as final once the auction hammer drops, leaving homeowners with few options to recover their property after a foreclosure sale. However, changes in California foreclosure law in 2021 have introduced new opportunities for homeowners, especially when combined with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing.

Under California Civil Code (CC) 2924m, there is now a window of opportunity following a foreclosure auction where the sale is not final, giving certain parties—such as eligible tenants or nonprofit organizations—a chance to submit a higher bid or give notice of intent to bid. More importantly for bankruptcy attorneys and homeowners, this law means that a bankruptcy filing after the foreclosure auction but before the sale is finalized may allow the homeowner to keep their property.

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Posted In: Bankruptcy, Blog

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