You Got an Education, Now Pay the Bill: The Dischargeability of Student Loans
Practical pointers on how to deal with student loans in the context of a chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy.
Delving into the Mysteries of Chapter 13: Unsettled and Emerging Issues Involving §§ 1322 and 1325
The transformation rule/negative equity, deficiency claims upon surrender of collateral, the applicable commitment period, contract interest, § 1322(b)(1) as it involves fixtures and personal property, and assignments of rent, § 1322(b)(2) as it involves the timing of the analysis.
The Claim Has Two Faces: Beyond the Basics
Claims Resolution Rules 3001 & 3002.2, claim amendments, lien-stripping and mortgages.
Ins and Outs of LBOs
The challenges and difficulties of avoiding leveraged buyout transactions, covering emerging law involving LBOs including application of the § 546(e) safe harbor and collapsing such undertakings.
Experts Under Examination
Cross-examination demonstration of financial experts valuing assets (measuring enterprise value by discounted cash flow, the income and cap rate approaches for real estate, and how such methods can be manipulated).
The Challenges of Cramming Down a Chapter 11 Plan and Indubitable Equivalence
The absolute priority rule: trials and tribulations of new value. Cram down issues with 1111(b)(2) and Pacific Lumber. Practical considerations when litigating non-debtor releases.
The Wonderful World of Executory Contracts: Beyond the Basics
Severance issues, integration issues, defining an executory contract, licenses, trademarks, service marks, immaterial defaults, etc.
Any Which Way You Can: Unique and Perplexing Issues Involving Individual Chapter 11 Cases
Absolute priority rule, § 1115, disposable income, etc.