Business

Receiverships under state law have become an increasingly popular and meaningful alternative to bankruptcy, specifically when there are events of fraud, misappropriations of assets and related regulatory-body involvement. This panel will examine the basics of such receiverships and, given the current state of federal law (which excludes cannabis-related businesses from bankruptcy), will use the cannabis industry as an example to discuss the details, benefits and potential pitfalls of state court receiverships for highly regulated businesses. The panelists also will explore the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act.

This panel will explore plan-confirmation considerations for chapter 11 debtors in small business cases compared to those debtors that have elected to proceed under subchapter V, with a focus on comparing the cramdown requirements and select plan-confirmation issues.

This panel will consider the status of and current issues surrounding subchapter V, and predict where subchapter V is going based on recent decisions and trends. Key issues to be addressed include eligibility and debt limits, bar dates, confirmation, corporate discharges, the role and powers of the trustee, and more!

This panel will explore key eligibility and plan confirmation issues in subchapter V cases, including what the lower debt threshold means for potential subchapter V debtors, their creditors and subchapter V trustees, as well as important considerations for facilitating and consummating a successful subchapter V plan.

This panel will discuss pending and recently decided Supreme Court cases.

Hosted by Bankruptcy Litigation & Real Estate Committees Fraud is an ever-present concern in bankruptcy cases, manifesting in various forms from False Claims Act violations to Ponzi schemes. This panel will provide practical tips and strategies for identifying, addressing and litigating fraud in the bankruptcy context.

This panel will provide an in-depth examination of the claims-allowance process in bankruptcy, focusing on the latest developments and contentious issues that are shaping this critical area of practice. As bankruptcy courts continue to address complex claims-related disputes, understanding the nuances of standing, timing and calculations has become more important than ever for practitioners.

This panel will provide an analysis of Mexico’s economic outlook under the administration of President-Elect Sheinbaum, and will discuss various industries, opportunities and potential distress in relation to U.S. and Mexico cross-border policies.