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The Commercial Law World (CLW) 

The CLW magazine reports on and discusses the changing and developing commercial collections sector utilizing an editorial board of leading industry insights.

The CLW magazine is a hub of opportunities where key decision makers collaborate with each other, celebrate their successes, and create connections; and, it is FREE with your membership.

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Choose from several ad sizes and placements levels. The CLLA will also create an ad for you! CLICK HERE for more information.

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Archival Issues

Limited quantities of past issues of the CLW are available. CLICK HERE for more information.

Call for Writers!

We’d Love to See You in Print!  
The Commercial Law League of America and CLW magazine are looking for articles. If you are interested, please contact Beau Hays at beau@hayspotter.com or Wanda Borges at wborges@borgeslawllc.com.

The Commercial Law World (CLW) 

The CLW magazine reports on and discusses the changing and developing commercial collections sector utilizing an editorial board of leading industry insights.

The CLW magazine is a hub of opportunities where key decision makers collaborate with each other, celebrate their successes, and create connections; and, it is FREE with your membership.

Advertising Opportunities

Choose from several ad sizes and placements levels. The CLLA will also create an ad for you! CLICK HERE for more information.

Non-Member Yearly Subscription Order Form
Archival Issues

Limited quantities of past issues of the CLW are available. CLICK HERE for more information.

Call for Writers!

We’d Love to See You in Print!  
The Commercial Law League of America and CLW magazine are looking for articles.
If you are interested, please contact Beau Hays at beau@hayspotter.com.

Current Issue

To submit articles and advertising contact the editor by email at editor@clla.org 

Submissions Information 
Click here for Submissions Guidelines

From the Editors of
Commercial Law World Magazine

Volume 38 Issue 3

Several contributors have brought this ANNUAL BANKRUPTCY Issue to life!

  • Candice L. Kline, Esq. – NO MORE DRAWING OUTSIDE THE LINES: U.S. SUPREME COURT’S PURDUE PHARMA DECISION CONSTRAINS CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCIES
  • Jack Rose and Kerri Ussher – EXAMINE YOUR OPTIONS FOR EXAMINERS, THE LEVERAGE MAY BE GREATER THAN YOU THINK
  • Ronald Peterson CASE LAW UPDATE
  • Mason S. Shelton – SIXTH CIRCUIT NARROWS AVENUE FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AWARDS
  • E.B. Harrison Willis – DON’T BE A VICTIM TWICE: 11 U.S.C. § 1328 (A)(4) and 11 U.S.C. § 523 (A)(6)
  • Austin J. Peiffer, Esq. and Joseph A. Peiffer, Esq. – FOCUS ON DISINTERESTEDNESSALL DEBTORS SHOULD HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES TO HIRE PROFESSIONALS THAT SUBCHAPTER V DEBTORS ENJOY
  • Kathleen L. DiSanto – THE LAST WORD: BANKRUPTCY COURTS HAVE JURISTICTION TO DETERMINE PROPERTY OF THE BANKRUPTCY ESTATE AND STATE LAW EXEMPTIONS

And updates from our regular contributors!

Advertising Opportunities 

Ad Rates and Form (Download)

Non-Member Yearly Subscription 

Click Here to Subscribe 

Archival Issue Are Available for Purchase

Archived Past Issues are available for purchase. Click here to preview and order past issues.

Current Issue

To submit articles and advertising contact the editor by email at editor@clla.org 

Submissions Information 
Click here for Submissions Guidelines

From the Editors of
Commercial Law World Magazine

Volume 38 Issue 3

Several contributors have brought this ANNUAL BANKRUPTCY Issue to life!

  • Candice L. Kline, Esq. – NO MORE DRAWING OUTSIDE THE LINES: U.S. SUPREME COURT’S PURDUE PHARMA DECISION CONSTRAINS CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCIES
  • Jack Rose and Kerri Ussher – EXAMINE YOUR OPTIONS FOR EXAMINERS, THE LEVERAGE MAY BE GREATER THAN YOU THINK
  • Ronald Peterson CASE LAW UPDATE
  • Mason S. Shelton – SIXTH CIRCUIT NARROWS AVENUE FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AWARDS
  • E.B. Harrison Willis – DON’T BE A VICTIM TWICE: 11 U.S.C. § 1328 (A)(4) and 11 U.S.C. § 523 (A)(6)
  • Austin J. Peiffer, Esq. and Joseph A. Peiffer, Esq. – FOCUS ON DISINTERESTEDNESSALL DEBTORS SHOULD HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES TO HIRE PROFESSIONALS THAT SUBCHAPTER V DEBTORS ENJOY
  • Kathleen L. DiSanto – THE LAST WORD: BANKRUPTCY COURTS HAVE JURISTICTION TO DETERMINE PROPERTY OF THE BANKRUPTCY ESTATE AND STATE LAW EXEMPTIONS

And updates from our regular contributors!

Advertising Opportunities 

Ad Rates and Form (Download)

Non-Member Yearly Subscription 

Click Here to Subscribe 

Archival Issue Are Available for Purchase

Archived Past Issues are available for purchase. Click here to preview and order past issues.

Co-Chair (2023-2024)
Beau Hays
Partner, Hays & Potter, LLP
beau@hayspotter.com

Co-Chair (2023-2024)
Wanda Borges
Borges & Associates, LLC
wborges@borgeslawllc.com

BOARD OF ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Wanda Borges, Esq.
CO-CHAIR
Syosset, NY

Beau Hays
CO-CHAIR
Peachtree Corners, GA

Peter M. Gannott
Louisville, KY

Michelle Gilbert
Tampa, FL

Lee Mendelson
Sherman Oaks, CA

Amy L. Pona
Golden Valley, MN

Matthew Weisberg
Morton, PA

BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2024-2025

Theodore J. Hamilton
President
(2024-2025)
Tampa, Florida

Richard J. Payne
President-Elect
(2024-2025)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Timothy Wan
Treasurer 
(2024-2025)
Smithtown, New York

David R. Gamache
Recording Secretary
(2024-2025)
St. Louis, Missouri

William H. Thrush
Immediate Past-President
(2024-2025)
Owings Mills, Maryland

Robert Ash
Creditors’ Rights Section Representative
(2023-2025)
Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Ben H. Farrow
Attorney Board Member
(2022-2025)
Montgomery, Alabama 

Victor R. Garcia
Young Members’ Section Representative
(2023-2025)
Miami Lakes, Florida

Timothy Grimes
Agency Section Representative
(2022-2025)
Tucson, Arizona

Don B. Scott
Law List Publisher Representative
(2023-2026)
Katonah, New York

Zack Shelomith
Bankruptcy Section Representative
(2024-2026)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Candice L. Kline
Attorney Board Member
(2023-2026)
Chicago, Illinois 

Jack Rose
Attorney Board Member
(2024-2027)
Bronxville, New York 

Phil Lattanzio
Executive Vice President
Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Co-Chair (2023-2024)
Beau Hays
Partner, Hays & Potter, LLP
beau@hayspotter.com

Co-Chair (2023-2024)
Wanda Borges
Borges & Associates, LLC
wborges@borgeslawllc.com

BOARD OF ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Wanda Borges, Esq.
CO-CHAIR
Syosset, NY

Beau Hays
CO-CHAIR
Peachtree Corners, GA

Peter M. Gannott
Louisville, KY

Michelle Gilbert
Tampa, FL

Lee Mendelson
Sherman Oaks, CA

Amy L. Pona
Golden Valley, MN

Matthew Weisberg
Morton, PA

BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2024-2025

Theodore J. Hamilton
President
(2024-2025)
Tampa, Florida

Richard J. Payne
President-Elect
(2024-2025)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Timothy Wan
Treasurer 
(2024-2025)
Smithtown, New York

David R. Gamache
Recording Secretary
(2024-2025)
St. Louis, Missouri

William H. Thrush
Immediate Past-President
(2024-2025)
Owings Mills, Maryland

Robert Ash
Creditors’ Rights Section Representative
(2023-2025)
Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Ben H. Farrow
Attorney Board Member
(2022-2025)
Montgomery, Alabama 

Victor R. Garcia
Young Members’ Section Representative
(2023-2025)
Miami Lakes, Florida

Timothy Grimes
Agency Section Representative
(2022-2025)
Tucson, Arizona

Don B. Scott
Law List Publisher Representative
(2023-2026)
Katonah, New York

Zack Shelomith
Bankruptcy Section Representative
(2024-2026)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Candice L. Kline
Attorney Board Member
(2023-2026)
Chicago, Illinois 

Jack Rose
Attorney Board Member
(2024-2027)
Bronxville, New York 

Phil Lattanzio
Executive Vice President
Rolling Meadows, Illinois

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