Free Sessions (no CLE)

What Effect Will Trade Wars Have on Industries and Restructurings? by INSOL International

Impact of Insolvency on Cryptocurrency, Smart Contracts and Initial Coin Offerings by IWIRC

Dr. Guérot is a dynamic thought leader. She makes the case for the transformation of the E.U. into a European republic where powers are decentralized and citizens have a greater say in how they are governed. CLE is not available for this free session.

Towards a Eurocentric Model Law by the International Insolvency Institute

Do unfair trading practices (UTP) in Europe represent a new Gold Rush, and how will they impact the restructuring and turnaround market? In this panel, TMA professionals will discuss potential solutions for and the future of these practices.

In this program, leading practitioners, judges and academics--from all around the world--will address a broad range of cross-border and international issues. The moderators, Hon. Louise DeCarl Adler and Prof. Jay Westbrook, will present and comment on video and live presentations that will provide global perspectives on insolvency practice.

Experienced bankruptcy attorneys will argue cases before Judge Margaret Mann. She will preside, inquire and explain the analytic process leading to her decisions. The panelists will present topics such as new developments regarding the initial transferee defense to a preference allegation and the right of litigants to legal fees in bankruptcy litigation.

With discharge of student loans under the undue hardship standard often requiring a "certainty of hoplessness", this panel will instead focus on alternative methods that debtors and courts have addressed the ever mounting student loan crisis. These alternatives will include an examination of what actually constitutes an "educational benefit", how various repayment programs from the Department of Education can be integrated with bankrptcy and non-bankruptcy causes of action and defenses, including Statutes of Limitation, burdens of prood regarding standing and consumer protectioin laws, that can be used to provide borrowers relief.