abiLIVE Webinars

Hosted by ABI's Litigation Committee The panel of judges and scholars, moderated by ABI’s Bill Rochelle, will discuss the Supreme Court’s most recent bankruptcy decisions to identify trends and predict where the Court is going when it comes to bankruptcy law. Topics will include the erosion of the bankruptcy court’s equity power, nondebtor releases and equitable mootness."

Hosted by ABI's International and Mediation Committees Join us for an exhilarating exploration of the dynamic world of mediation and arbitration in restructuring and insolvency cases across common law and civil law jurisdictions. This abiLIVE webinar will delve into the different (supra)national legal frameworks shaping these processes, uncovering when and why mediation and arbitration is a game-changer, especially for cross-border and parallel proceedings. The panelists also will discuss types of mediators and selecting the most "effective" mediators based on case nuances and necessary interventions in the conflict. The analysis of international cases such as the Nortel case will break new ground on the potential of cross-border arbitration to mitigate jurisdictional conflicts.

Hosted by ABI's International Committee This is the second in a series of webinars that will cover key jurisdictions around the globe, focusing on developments you and your clients need to consider when thinking about bankruptcy-type proceedings in foreign jurisdictions. What you don’t know may hurt your clients, and you can’t just assume that the same rules apply as in the U.S. For this second webinar, the panelists will be examining the situation in Brazil, Canada, the Caymans and Mexico.

Hosted by ABI's Bankruptcy Litigation Committee It’s been six years since ABI released the Second Edition of ABI's Quick Evidence Handbook. Join us for a reunion of some of the handbook’s authors to discuss developments in evidence law, and how issues discussed in the handbook have played out in practice.

In Partnership with Epiq Bankruptcy Analytics Year-over-year bankruptcy filings continued to show solid increases across most chapters throughout 2023. Join ABI and statistical partner Epiq Bankruptcy Analytics for this special abiLIVE webinar, which will examine the consumer and business filing trends that emerged in 2023, how 2023's filings compare among different stakeholders and regions of the U.S., and whether these trends will continue into 2024.

Hosted by ABI's Consumer Bankruptcy Committee One of the fundamental objectives to consumer bankruptcy is the idea of a fresh start – but when should that fresh start begin? In this webinar, we will ask the simple question: who gets the benefits when a property appreciates during the course of a reorganization? The answer to this question may surprise you. Join a distinguished panel from the bar, academia, and the bench in this webinar to unpack the complex debate surrounding this seemingly simple but multifaceted question.

Hosted by ABI's Health Care Committee Are you eager to delve into how analysts use data to understand opportunities and risks in the health care sector, and why some players might be winning or losing in this dynamic environment? Look no further! This webinar will educate you on the essential key indicators, metrics and information required to comprehensively evaluate risk and uncover opportunities across the health care sector. You will learn how data-driven insights empower decision-making, and how this can help you when advising clients. The panelists also will explore the outlooks for key health care subsectors over the next approximately 18 months, providing you with the latest trends and predictions to help you stay ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape. Lastly, this webinar will provide valuable insights into which players or categories of players are poised to succeed or face challenges in this environment. Understand the "why" behind their successes or distresses with real-life examples and case studies.

The first two parts of this three-part webinar series focused on key topics associated with sales that take place in chapter 11 bankruptcies, and addressed executory contract rejection, the role of customers in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, and change of control via a § 363 sale vs. a plan of reorganization. In this third and last session, the panelists will explore the complexities of sales in chapter 11 bankruptcy with a focus on two common methods of selling a business: plans of reorganization and § 363 sales. The panelists will explore the pros and cons of each method from the perspectives of customers, creditors and debtors, and will provide insights into when each should be utilized. Our experts will compare plans of reorganization to § 363 sales, outlining key differences, timelines, the parties involved and the level of court involvement, and will provide guidance on when to choose a plan versus a § 363 sale and the potential impact of each. Attendees will better understand the options available for selling in a chapter 11 bankruptcy, and the factors to consider when choosing between a plan of reorganization and a § 363 sale. Join us to gain insights into the complexities of chapter 11 sales and how to navigate them successfully.

This is the first in a series of webinars that will cover key jurisdictions around the globe, focusing on developments you and your clients need to consider when thinking about bankruptcy-type proceedings in foreign jurisdictions. What you don’t know may hurt your clients, and you can’t just assume that the same rules apply as in the United States. For this first webinar, the panelists will be examining the situation in France, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands.

The Supreme Court on Aug. 10 granted an emergency application for a stay and granted certiorari in the case of Harrington v. Purdue Pharma L.P. The Court will consider whether the Bankruptcy Code authorizes a court to approve, as part of a plan of reorganization under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, a release that extinguishes claims held by nondebtors against nondebtor third parties without the claimants’ consent. The case is scheduled to be argued in the December 2023 argument session. Hear experts on both sides of the issue as they prognosticate on how the use of third-party releases may unfold before the Supreme Court.