Business

Tax-Sharing Agreements in Bankruptcy that Have Been the Subject of Recent Appeals Courts Decisions

Advanced Defenses to Avoidance Actions: Understanding Them Can Make All The Difference

Structuring Cross-Border Deals to Protect Creditor Interests

Hemorrhaging Hospitals: Labor Issues in the Healthcare Insolvency E.R.

Hemorrhaging Hospitals: Labor Issues in the Healthcare Insolvency E.R.

Secured Credit Under the Code and Commission Report

Using Technology Effectively: Strategies for Courtroom Success

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

This presentation will discuss ethical issues relating to representing debtors who have engaged in “aggressive” asset protection/exemption planning, the problem with using involuntary bankruptcies to resolve corporate disputes, issues on representing involuntary debtors, and what to do about clients who lie under oath or knowingly fail to turn over discovery.

Any reform of current chapter 11 practice must account for the prevailing criticism that fees and costs are too high, and do it in a way that focuses on aligning incentives with case efficiency. This panel of Commissioners will discuss recommended reforms that provide for more effective oversight, as well as alternative fee structures consistent with professionals’ ethical obligations under the Code of Professional Responsibility.