At the NACBA Members-Only Fall Workshop in Maui on October 9, 2026, I joined Scott J. Etish, Vice President of Advanced Markets at Coventry, and Kara Gedron of NACBA, for a presentation titled Life Settlements and Bankruptcy: Unlocking Hidden Value in Life Insurance.

The presentation addressed a potentially surprising development for consumer bankruptcy attorneys: A term life insurance policy with no cash surrender value may nevertheless have substantial value on the secondary market.

At the recent NACBA Workshop in Maui, I was joined by my associates, Melissa Betron and Ryan Srnik, from the Law Offices of John T. Orcutt, P.C., for a presentation entitled Wipe Out! Surfing Through Preferences, Fraudulent Transfers, and Avoidance Actions.

H.R. 10724 — Bankruptcy Relief for Innocent Partners Act 119th Congress | Introduced October 5, 2026 Sponsors: Rep. Lou Correa (D-CA) and Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL)

Bill Text and Status — Congress.gov