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Let's Keep It Intellectual (Property)

We’ve all seen intangible assets on balance sheets — from intellectual property (IP) and franchise agreements to customer lists and goodwill. What do we do with IP, and how do we use it or value it to have a successful reorganization and not just a sale? This session will provide takeaways you can use to inform your next case.Learning Objectives:Define the evolving scope of intellectual property (IP): Participants will be able to identify the major categories of IP and explain how modern business models are expanding what counts as IP, including data, algorithms, customer relationships, and other emerging intangible assets.Analyze why IP matters in restructuring strategy and negotiation: Participants will understand how IP can influence leverage, value and deal dynamics in a reorganization, and evaluate ways to use IP assets or IP gaps to shape plan negotiations, monetization strategies, and outcomes beyond a simple sale.Apply practical approaches to protecting and maximizing IP value in distressed situations: Participants will be able to spot common pitfalls such as overlooked, unprotected or undervalued IP, and apply practical tools and case study strategies to preserve, enhance, or monetize IP to reach a successful restructuring solution.
2026 Rocky Mountain Bankruptcy Conference
Business

Michael G. Bergthold

David Peress

Stephen Robertson

Amalia Y. Sax-Bolder

Hon. Kimberley H. Tyson

Clients, Conflicts and Privilege

This panel covers the ethical and practical considerations when representing spouses, or a small business owner and/or their small business. Who’s the client and when is that determined, when does an individual or entity need separate counsel, what conflicts can be waived and how, what’s privileged and what’s not, and whose privilege can a trustee waive?Learning Objectives:Attendees will identify common conflict of interest scenarios that arise in consumer bankruptcy representations, including joint spousal filings and co-debtor situations, and evaluate appropriate strategies for addressing or avoiding those conflicts under applicable professional responsibility rules.Attendees will analyze the scope and limitations of attorney-client privilege and confidentiality obligations in the consumer bankruptcy context, including how disclosure obligations to the court and trustee interact with duties owed to the client.Attendees will apply ethical frameworks and best practices for managing challenging client relationships in consumer bankruptcy matters, including navigating candor obligations, informed consent, and withdrawal considerations when conflicts or privilege issues arise.
2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Consumer Forum
Consumer

Kimberly Bacher

Ms. Jennifer G. Hayden

Pamela A. Harbeson

Jesse I. Redlener

Financial Fraud in Bankruptcy

Financial fraud schemes frequently come to light when businesses are in distress, causing restructuring professionals and bankruptcy courts to deal with the fallout. This panel examines how fraud trends can shift with economic cycles and developing technology, including key moments when misconduct begins to surface, particularly around market peaks and downturns. The panelists discuss various schemes — financial statement misstatements, asset-shifting through multi-tiered entities and Ponzi structures — sharing insights on emerging risks, warning signs, and how practitioners can better anticipate and respond.Learning Objectives:Attendees will understand how financial fraud schemes have evolved in recent years and the unique challenges they present in bankruptcy proceedings.Attendees will identify common indicators of fraudulent conduct and assess the tools available to practitioners for investigating suspicious transactions and structures.Attendees will apply lessons learned from recent fraud cases to develop proactive strategies for protecting estates, creditors and other stakeholders from emerging fraud risks.
2026 Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop
Business

Leanne Gould

Jason L. Hendren

Bernice C. Lee

Rebecca Redwine Grow

Distress in Higher Education

Higher education institutions face distinct challenges when financial trouble hits — from governance structures to accreditation concerns to the impact on students and faculty. This panel covers the early warning signs of distress, key restructuring alternatives, and the fiduciary duties a governing body faces once an institution is in trouble.Learning Objectives:Attendees will identify the unique legal, regulatory, and accreditation-related challenges facing distressed higher education institutions.Attendees will evaluate restructuring and wind-down strategies tailored to colleges and universities, including considerations specific to students, faculty, and other stakeholders.Attendees will recognize recent trends and case studies shaping the treatment of distress in the higher education sector.
2026 Mid-Atlantic Bankruptcy Workshop
Business

Stuart M. Brown

Mark D. Podgainy

Mr. Jeffrey N. Rothleder

Michael Slade

ABI-Live: Airline Industry Distress: Clearing Skies or Further Turbulence?

Hosted by American Bankruptcy InstituteSpirit Airlines filed for liquidation and ceased operations on May 2, and other international carriers have also filed for bankruptcy in recent months citing increasing jet fuel prices, debt and regulatory issues. Is the airline industry on course toward stabilizing or is further distress on the horizon?Join a distinguished panel of experts to examine current airline industry distress and get their perspectives on the direction the industry may be headed on a special abiLIVE Webinar!
abiLIVE Webinars
Business

Bill Rochelle

Corinne Ball

John “Jack” Wm. Butler, Jr.

Marshall S. Huebner

Brett H. Miller

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Navigating the Limits of Bankruptcy’s Broad Discovery Tool

This session provides an in-depth discussion on discovery in bankruptcy proceedings, including strategies and best practices for creating an admissible Rule 2004 record.Learning Objectives:Attendees will evaluate key litigation strategies and procedural considerations that arise throughout the lifecycle of a civil dispute, from case assessment through resolution.Attendees will identify effective techniques for developing factual records, managing discovery, and presenting persuasive legal arguments in both written and oral advocacy.Attendees will apply practical lessons from litigation scenarios to improve case management, client counseling, negotiation, and courtroom decision-making.
Emily Abate Patrick Linsey Hanna Redd Hon. James J. Tancredi
Business Reorganization
2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Consumer Forum
2026
$100.00
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Characterization & Treatment of Merchant Cash Advances in Sub V

This panel examines the unique challenges that Merchant Cash Advances (MCAs) present in subchapter V bankruptcy cases, including disputes over characterization as true sales versus disguised loans. The panelists discuss how courts have analyzed MCA agreements, the implications of recharacterization, and the impact on creditor rights and debtor restructuring efforts. Attendees will gain insight into emerging case law, confirmation issues, and strategies for addressing MCA claims pre-filing and within the subchapter V framework.Learning Objectives:Attendees will analyze how merchant cash advance (MCA) transactions are characterized in Subchapter V bankruptcy cases and evaluate the legal factors courts use to distinguish true sales from disguised loans.Attendees will identify and assess recent case law developments involving MCA agreements, including the implications of recharacterization determinations on creditors’ rights and debtors’ restructuring efforts.Attendees will apply practical strategies for addressing MCA-related claims, confirmation issues, and litigation considerations both before filing and throughout the Subchapter V bankruptcy process.
Hon. Mildred Cabán Flores Joanna M. Kornafel Ryan M. Long Ken R. Yager, II
Merchant Cash Advances Subchapter V
2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Consumer Forum
2026
$100.00
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Rooting Out the Cockroaches: Cleaning Up Fraud-Based Bankruptcy

This panel explores issues that arise in fraud-based bankruptcy cases from both legal and financial perspectives, including managing a case when the fraudsters may still be around, dealing with fraudulent books and records, preserving the value of the business, investigating and litigating fraud and related claims, and working with (or against) the DOJ and other law enforcement agencies.Learning Objectives:Attendees will identify common indicators of fraud in bankruptcy cases and evaluate the legal and financial challenges that arise when fraud is suspected or confirmed.Attendees will analyze strategies for preserving estate value, managing unreliable books and records, and conducting investigations in fraud-based bankruptcy proceedings.Attendees will assess the tools available for pursuing fraud-related claims and understand the roles of the U.S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies in bankruptcy cases involving alleged misconduct.
Janet E. Bostwick Shari I. Dwoskin Timothy J. Martin Matthew Pesce David Alexander Rychalsky
Commercial Fraud Fraud
2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Consumer Forum
2026
$100.00
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Advising a Small/Mid-Market Company in Distress

This panel explores advising clients as to potential alternatives to a chapter 11 filing, with a particular focus on distressed small and mid-market companies. The panelists also provide practical tips on preparation and best practices.Learning Objectives:Attendees will identify key considerations and strategic alternatives available to distressed small and mid-market companies considering a Chapter 11 filing.Attendees will evaluate the unique legal, operational, and financial challenges that arise in restructuring and bankruptcy cases involving small and mid-market businesses.Attendees will apply practical best practices for preparing and managing a Chapter 11 case, including pre-filing planning, stakeholder communications, and case administration.
Stephen Del Sesto Hon. John Andrew Dorsey Jacques Santucci
Small Business Asset Sales
2026 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Consumer Forum
2026
$100.00
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Administrative Expense Claims

Reviews processes and requirements for post-petition claims that get priority payment, including professional fees, utilities, and goods received within 20 days of filing.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Examines mediation, arbitration, and other non-litigation approaches to resolve bankruptcy disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.

Asset Sales

Analyzes issues practitioners may face when completing asset sales in and out of bankruptcy, and best practices for successful outcomes.

Automatic Stay

Explores scope and application of automatic stay protection, including exceptions, violations, and procedures for obtaining stay relief.

Claims

Discusses the evaluation, trading, and resolution of bankruptcy claims. Covers creditor rights and their impact on restructuring.

Bankruptcy Litigation

Studies recent case law and rules of practice, evidence and procedure, connecting professionals engaged in bankruptcy-related litigation.

Certification

Covers professional certification requirements and processes for bankruptcy practitioners, including specialized credentials and continuing education.

Corporate Governance

Analyzes fiduciary duties, management responsibilities, and board oversight during bankruptcy proceedings and restructuring.

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