Right of Setoff

Terri D. Thomas

Terri D. Thomas is Senior VP and Legal Department Director for the Kansas Bankers Association. Prior to this, she was with "Bankers Choice," a financial consulting firm. Before this, Terri was employed in the financial industry for over twenty-three years in various capacities. Most notably, she served for fourteen years as in-house legal counsel and trust officer for Bank of America and its Kansas predecessors. Receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from Kansas State University in 1985, Terri continued her education at Washburn University School of Law and obtained her Juris Doctor in 1988. Presently, she serves as an adjunct instructor at Washburn University School of Law and the University of Kansas School of Law and is a frequent seminar presenter for financial associations.

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
10:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

The "Right of Setoff" is a term frequently used in the banking industry when trying to collect on past-due debts owed by customers. Unfortunately, many bankers do not understand the legal requirements and the procedures that are necessary to use this process. The risks of using the process incorrectly can be costly to a financial institution. On the other hand, successfully using the right of setoff can protect a financial institution from significant financial losses. Do you know when it is allowed and when it isn't? Do you know if your financial institution has a statutory or contractual right of setoff? Do you understand the financial risks of using your setoff rights incorrectly? If you don't know the answers to these questions, make sure to attend this valuable webinar.

Covered Topics:

What are the legal requirements to create a "right of setoff?"
What is the difference between a contractual right of setoff and a statutory right of setoff?
What are the differences between setoff, garnishment, and foreclosure of security interest and why are these terms frequently misused?
What happens when a third party is competing with your financial institution's right of setoff?
How does the automatic stay in bankruptcy affect the right of setoff?
When is the right of setoff absolutely prohibited?
How to handle notice to the customer?
What is sample contractual language that can help a financial institution exercise its setoff rights?
What are the liabilities that can be incurred when setoff is done incorrectly?

Who Should Attend?

This webinar would benefit all loan and deposit personnel, bank counsel and compliance officers.

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Recording only - $255.00: Unlimited playback & materials only. If you are unable to attend the regularly scheduled event, but are interested in the topic, you can purchase the recorded version. You will receive a web address for online viewing and an audio CD and handouts for offline viewing.