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1. Bankruptcy Manual
   This manual gives an overview of the types of bankruptcy, exemptions, and general procedures including filing fees, repayment plans, and post-filing matters.
   Author: Revised by: David Yen, LAF and Daniel Zazove, Perkins Coie
   Updated: 02/26/2013
2. Saving Homes through Bankruptcy
   
   Presenter(s): LAF (Legal Assistance Foundation)
   Updated: 02/13/2013
3. Senior Citizens Handbook - Public Utilities and LIHEAP
   Information for senior citizens about public utilities, including a provider's or landlord's duty to provide service, shut-offs and reconnections and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
   Author: Prairie State Legal Services
   Updated: 11/30/2012
4. Micah Legal Aid Clinic - Volunteer Training
   Micah Legal Aid is a legal clinic located in Logan Square where volunteer attorneys provide free legal advice and referrals to low-income clients in family, unemployment, consumer, and other areas of law.
   Presenter(s): Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services - General Operating Office
   Updated: 11/21/2012
5. Debt Collection: Exemption Rights
   Information about exemption rights of debtors
   Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Updated: 09/28/2012
6. Attorney Checklists and Client Fact Sheets
   Attorney checklists and client fact sheets in various areas of law from the Illinois Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
   Updated: 09/28/2012
7. Student Loans
   Information about discharge, defenses, delinquency, default, and taxes.
   Author: Revisions Contributed by Beverly Yang, Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
   Updated: 06/27/2012
8. Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Training
   Mortgage foreclosure mediation training for volunteers through Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation.
   Presenter(s): Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation
   Updated: 06/27/2012
9. Educational Debt Manual
   This manual outlines the basics of student loans and programs that can assist with loan repayment.
   Author: Equal Justice Works
   Updated: 04/26/2012
10. Law at the Library Seminar: Cleaning Up Your Credit
    Webcast on how to work with the people you owe money to raise your credit score
    Presenter(s): Chicago Bar Association
    Updated: 01/27/2012
11. Money and Property Exempt from Judgments
    Consumers may keep certain property and income even if there are money judgments against them. This content describes the exemptions available to individuals when they face a judgment.
    Author: Revisions Contributed by Ashlee Highland, CARPLS
    Updated: 12/21/2011
12. Public Service Loan Forgiveness in Five Easy Steps
    This webcast includes information about qualifying for student loan forgiveness by working in the non-profit sector.
    Presenter(s): The Chicago Bar Foundation
    Updated: 11/03/2011
13. Wage Garnishments
    Describes how creditors can deduct from a consumer's wages when a judgment has been entered.
    Author: Revisions contributed by Michelle Weinberg, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/29/2011
14. Repossession Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Information about repossession law in Illinois with an emphasis on cars and household goods.
    Author: Revisions contributed by, Alan Alop, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/04/2011
15. Post-Judgment Debt Collections
    Information for attorneys about judgment liens on real estate and the post-judgment collection methods of creditors.
    Author: Revisions Contributed by, Michelle Weinberg, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/02/2011
16. Defending Wage and Non-Wage Garnishments
    Approaches to take when defending wage and non-wage garnishments
    Author: Alan Alop (original author) and Michelle Weinberg (June 2011 revisions), Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 08/02/2011
17. Debt Collection
    Fair Debt Collection Act, collection agencies, debt collection acts that are prohibited, options and remedies, exemptions, post judgment collection, and garnishment
    Author: Revisions contributed by Michelle Weinberg, LAF
    Updated: 06/23/2011
18. Advising Clients on Asset Preservation and Asset Building
    Training on client asset building and preservation
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 05/06/2011
19. LAF Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic Volunteer Attorney Training
    Training for volunteers with LAF's Pro Se Bankruptcy Clinic.
    Presenter(s): Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago
    Updated: 02/14/2011
20. Volunteer Training - Micah Legal Aid and REACH Legal Clinic
    Training for attorneys interested in volunteering with Micah Legal Aid and/or the REACH Legal Clinic
    Presenter(s): Legal Aid Bureau of Metropolitan Family Services
    Updated: 01/27/2011
21. Holistic Advocacy
    Directory of non-legal support services for use by legal aid attorneys
    Author: Illinois Legal Aid Online
    Updated: 01/21/2011
22. Bankruptcy Project Pro-Se Help Desk Volunteer Training
    Training on the Bankruptcy Project's Pro-Se Help Desk at the Dirksen Federal Building
    Presenter(s): David Yen, Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago - General Office
    Updated: 11/03/2010
23. Appellate Lawyers Association: Lawyers Beware!: New Burdens and Boundaries From The United States Supreme Court
    Discusses practice before the US Supreme Court
    Presenter(s): Appellate Lawyers Association
    Updated: 09/24/2010
24. Changes to Threshold for Withholding Due to Wage Assignments
    Information on changes to the minimum earnings requirements for garnishments
    Author: David Yen, LAF
    Updated: 08/25/2010
25. Filing a Bankruptcy Case
    General explanation of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies
    Author: Attorney Desk Reference Manual
    Updated: 08/16/2010

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