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Bankruptcy Court Litigation: What You Need to Know
This panel keeps bankruptcy practitioners current on the substantive and procedural aspects of litigation in both contested matters and adversary proceedings.Learning Objectives:Attendees will identify key substantive and procedural distinctions between contested matters and adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court.Attendees will apply current procedural rules and best practices to effectively litigate claims and disputes within bankruptcy proceedings.Attendees will recognize recent developments in bankruptcy litigation that may impact case strategy and outcomes.
New Changes in Third-Party Releases
Third-party releases remain one of the most heavily litigated and closely scrutinized issues in bankruptcy practice. This panel examines recent developments shaping the scope and availability of releases for direct and derivative claims against nondebtors, including the evolving legal landscape following recent court decisions. The panelists discuss practical strategies for obtaining approval of third-party releases, alternative deal structures when releases may not be available, and approaches to minimizing liability exposure while maximizing value and recoveries for creditors across a variety of restructuring and liquidation scenarios.Learning Objectives:Attendees will identify the current legal standards governing the scope and availability of third-party releases for direct and derivative claims against non-debtors, including recent court decisions reshaping this area.Attendees will evaluate alternative deal structures and practical strategies for obtaining approval of third-party releases in restructuring and liquidation matters.Attendees will assess approaches for minimizing liability exposure for non-debtor parties while maximizing value and recoveries for creditors.
Cracks in the Market: Subprime Lending Under Pressure
Subprime lending is showing signs of strain — especially in the auto sector, where recent lender failures highlight growing vulnerabilities. This panel examines what’s driving stress in subprime auto lending, the implications for the broader credit market, and risks in areas like merchant cash advance (MCA) financing. Attendees gain insights into emerging cracks in the market and what they may signal for the economic outlook.Learning Objectives:Attendees will identify the market forces and operational challenges contributing to distress in the subprime lending sector, with a focus on subprime auto finance.Attendees will analyze the impact of lender failures, rising defaults and tightening credit conditions on borrowers, lenders and the broader credit markets.Attendees will evaluate emerging risks in related financing sectors, including merchant cash advance (MCA) lending, and assess what these developments may signal for future restructuring activity and economic conditions.
Pro Se Litigants: Managing the Modern Courtroom
With more than half of civil cases in many courts involving at least one self-represented party, pro se appearances are now the norm rather than the exception. This panel examines how to navigate these cases effectively — balancing efficiency with fairness, preserving due process, and avoiding the pitfalls of lay practice while ensuring that all parties are heard.Learning Objectives:Attendees will identify the unique procedural and practical challenges presented by self-represented litigants in bankruptcy and other civil proceedings.Attendees will analyze strategies for balancing judicial efficiency, fairness and due process when managing cases involving pro se parties.Attendees will apply best practices for communicating with self-represented litigants, addressing lay-practice issues and maintaining the integrity of the judicial process while ensuring all parties are heard.
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