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Mock Hearing: “I Don’t Have to Tell You That” — Evidentiary Privileges in Bankruptcy

In a series of vignettes, two litigants will argue motions to compel before the bankruptcy court that are designed to explore the various types of evidentiary privileges that arise in bankruptcy practice — including attorney/client privilege, joint-defense/common interest privilege, Fifth Amendment and spousal privilege — and how such privileges may be inadvertently waived.

How to Do a Critical Review of Financial Statements and Tax Returns: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt Your Client

This panel will explain how to critically review tax returns and financial statements and address the issues and items a bankruptcy lawyer representing a debtor or creditor (both for consumer and business cases) should look for when reviewing financial statements and tax returns.

Asset Sale Alternatives in the Health Care Space: § 363 and Beyond

Selling financially distressed hospitals, nursing homes, senior living centers and other health care providers, including acute care hospitals, critical-access hospitals and continuing care retirement centers, presents many unique challenges not found in most “typical” bankruptcy cases. Identifying these important differences, and executing plans to deal with them, can make the difference between preserving the enterprise and being forced to liquidate. Legal, financial, political and regulatory traps abound. This panel will provide an overview of these considerations and highlight how to address these matters in relation to their particular significance within the Midwest region.

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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.

Court Administration

Reviews court procedures, filing requirements, and administrative processes in bankruptcy cases.

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