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Great Debates Timothy J. Hurley, Moderator Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP; Cincinnati Resolved: Impairment is a good thing and should be encouraged. Pro: Hon. Kevin J. Carey U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington Con: Hon. John E. Hoffman U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ohio); Columbus, Ohio Resolved: If you get caught hiding assets from the piper, you should pay the piper — with exempt assets. Pro: Hon.Eugene R. Wedoff (ret.) U.S. Bankruptcy Court (N.D. Ill.); Chicago Con: Hon.James M. Carr U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Ind.); Indianapolis Resolved: You should not be permitted to assert your claim against me. I'm new Jim.Go see Old Jim. Pro: Hon. Robert E. Gerber (ret.) U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York Con: Bill Brandt Development Specialists, Inc.; New York

Consumer Debate Resolved: An out-of-statute proof of claim violates the FDCPA. Business Debate Resolved: Assets can be sold free and clear of liens in state court receiverships. Judges Debate Resolved: Third-party releases should not be allowed in chapter 11 plans.

Resolved: A “workaround” contract provision is enforceable after Baker Botts v. ASARCO. Resolved: If a mortgage includes a security interest in a mortgage escrow account, the mortgage loan can be modified under § 1322. Resolved: Section 1129(a) requires an impaired accepting class for each debtor.

Great Debates Paul M. Nussbaum, Moderator Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP; Baltimore Resolved: A structured dismissal that violates the absolute priority rule should never be permitted. Pro: Craig Goldblatt WilmerHale; Washington, D.C. Con: Hon. Kevin J. Carey U.S. Bankruptcy Court (D. Del.); Wilmington Resolved: Asset sales under § 363 should lawfully be free and clear of successor-liability claims. Pro: Hon. Robert E. Gerber (ret.) U.S. Bankruptcy Court (S.D.N.Y.); New York Con: William P. Weintraub Goodwin Procter LLP; New York

This discussion will keep attendees informed about the most recent developments on the most powerful procedural remedy in bankruptcy: the automatic stay. Learn the latest strategies and nuances in the still-developing case law concerning the stay.

Section 363 sales have become a widely accepted, if not preferred, method of monetizing the assets of a debtor in chapter 11 bankruptcy. This expert panel will discuss the hot and emerging topics related to § 363 sales.

This panel will discuss current hot topics in bankruptcy cases, including bankruptcy law developments in entertainment cases, nonprofit education cases, municipalities and other chapter 9 cases, and many more.

The valuation of bankrupt and financially distressed firms is impacted by many factors including court decisions, changing business models, and macro-economic factors. This panel examines recent developments in these three areas and discusses how they will impact valuation engagements, particularly those performed in the context of litigation or contested matters in the future.

Enjoy a breakfast discussion with the judges of the Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop.

This panel will feature a roundtable discussion with bankruptcy judges from the Ninth Circuit and across the country. The judges will share their thoughts and perspectives, as well as take questions from the audience, on topics of current interest in both business and consumer cases.