Question 1

How are bankruptcy judges chosen?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Court of Appeals appoints bankruptcy judges based on recommendations from the Judicial Conference.

Question 2

What is CM/ECF and PACER.

Accepted Answer

CM/ECF stands for "case management and electronic case filing" and is the federal court's online system for filing, while PACER, which stands for "Public Access to Court Electronic Records" is the federal courts' online system to search for case information.

Question 3

Local Rules require that an attorney take a minimum of 12 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits each three-year reporting period to practice bankruptcy law in their respective jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

A)  True. 
B)  False. 
C)  The 12-credit rule is only applicable to community property states. 
D)  The 12-credit rule is only applicable to common law states. 
A)  True. 
B)  False. 
C)  The 12-credit rule is only applicable to community property states. 
D)  The 12-credit rule is only applicable to common law states. B

Question 4

What is the Supremacy Clause?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the Supremacy Clause?...

Question 5

Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the President of the United States through the "Appointments Clause," and are confirmed by the Senate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are the requirements for a case to be heard in federal court?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the requirements for a case...

Question 7

Bankruptcy judges have lifetime appointments per Article III of the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Search for documents via PACER is free for law firms and paralegals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Federal court has jurisdiction when:

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a federal question or issue before the court. 
B)  If the dispute is for more than $75,000. 
C)  There is diversity of citizenship. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  There is a federal question or issue before the court. 
B)  If the dispute is for more than $75,000. 
C)  There is diversity of citizenship. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

The difference between core and non-core proceedings is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  in core proceedings, the bankruptcy courts have exclusive jurisdiction, while BAPs have exclusive jurisdiction in non-core proceedings. 
B)  core proceedings are heard by the BAP, while the bankruptcy judge hears non-core proceedings. 
C)  bankruptcy courts have exclusive jurisdiction in core proceedings but non-core proceedings require both parties to agree to the bankruptcy court's jurisdiction. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  in core proceedings, the bankruptcy courts have exclusive jurisdiction, while BAPs have exclusive jurisdiction in non-core proceedings. 
B)  core proceedings are heard by the BAP, while the bankruptcy judge hears non-core proceedings. 
C)  bankruptcy courts have exclusive jurisdiction in core proceedings but non-core proceedings require both parties to agree to the bankruptcy court's jurisdiction. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 11

Bankruptcy judges serve _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-year terms. 
B)  14 year-terms. 
C)  lifetime appointments. 
D)  depending on the election cycle. 
A)  10-year terms. 
B)  14 year-terms. 
C)  lifetime appointments. 
D)  depending on the election cycle.

Question 12

The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure overrule the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

How are bankruptcy judges chosen?

What is CM/ECF and PACER.

Local Rules require that an attorney take a minimum of 12 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits each three-year reporting period to practice bankruptcy law in their respective jurisdiction.

What is the Supremacy Clause?

Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the President of the United States through the "Appointments Clause," and are confirmed by the Senate.

What are the requirements for a case to be heard in federal court?

Bankruptcy judges have lifetime appointments per Article III of the U.S. Constitution.

Search for documents via PACER is free for law firms and paralegals.

Federal court has jurisdiction when:

The difference between core and non-core proceedings is ________.

Bankruptcy judges serve _______.

The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure overrule the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

The History of Bankruptcy Law

Overview of the Bankruptcy Code

Summary of Chapter 7 Versus Chapter 13

The Bankruptcy Intake

Bankruptcy Intake Continued

Bankruptcy Intake: Employment, Income, and Expenses

Liabilities, and Required Documents

The Bankruptcy Petition

Assets and Liabilities

Schedules AB: Personal Property and C: Exemptions

Schedules of Secured and Unsecured Creditors

Schedule I: Income

Schedule J: Expenses

Statement of Financial Affairs

Understanding Legal Options and Judgments in Debt Cases

Statement of Current Monthly Income

Means Testing Official Form 122A-2

Bankruptcy and Debt: Understanding Hardship Discharge, Lien Stripping, and Cramdowns

Filing a Bankruptcy Petition

Post-Petition Filing

The 341 Meeting of Creditors

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Exam 4: The Court System and the Bankruptcy Rules and Procedure

How are bankruptcy judges chosen?

What is CM/ECF and PACER.

Local Rules require that an attorney take a minimum of 12 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits each three-year reporting period to practice bankruptcy law in their respective jurisdiction.

What is the Supremacy Clause?

Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the President of the United States through the "Appointments Clause," and are confirmed by the Senate.

What are the requirements for a case to be heard in federal court?

Bankruptcy judges have lifetime appointments per Article III of the U.S. Constitution.

Search for documents via PACER is free for law firms and paralegals.

Federal court has jurisdiction when:

The difference between core and non-core proceedings is ________.

Bankruptcy judges serve _______.

The Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure overrule the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

The History of Bankruptcy Law

Overview of the Bankruptcy Code

Summary of Chapter 7 Versus Chapter 13

The Bankruptcy Intake

Bankruptcy Intake Continued

Bankruptcy Intake: Employment, Income, and Expenses

Liabilities, and Required Documents

The Bankruptcy Petition

Assets and Liabilities

Schedules AB: Personal Property and C: Exemptions

Schedules of Secured and Unsecured Creditors

Schedule I: Income

Schedule J: Expenses

Statement of Financial Affairs

Understanding Legal Options and Judgments in Debt Cases

Statement of Current Monthly Income

Means Testing Official Form 122A-2

Bankruptcy and Debt: Understanding Hardship Discharge, Lien Stripping, and Cramdowns

Filing a Bankruptcy Petition

Post-Petition Filing

The 341 Meeting of Creditors

Filters