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Forever Chemicals: PFAS chemicals have been dubbed “forever chemcials” because they are extrermely presistent, lasting thousands of years. Many have been linked to long-term health problems, thus generating trillions of dollars in potential liabilities — and bankruptcy filings. Chapter 7 Clawbacks in Fraud Cases: Hear the latest on chapter 7 trustees’ ability to use clawbacks in fraud cases. Distressed Investing Update: Learn about the latest trends in distressed investing — what the latest opportunities are, and what factors should you be paying attention to. The Changing Landscape of Chapter 11: Find out about the newest trends in restructuring and chapter 11 filings, and what new tools parties-in-interest and the courts are turning to in in-court and out-of-court restructurings.

Topics: Debtors with Gig and E-Commerce Jobs What Bankruptcy Professionals Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act Economic Update Intersection of State Court and Federal Court Issues

Beyond a general overview of the fraudulent transfer elements under state law and the Bankruptcy Code, this panel will dissect recent fraud-related litigation topics and share personal experiences in representing and adjudicating such matters. Understanding who may be the subject of a fraudulent claim in bankruptcy, when a fraudulent transfer claim may arise, the ever-developing defenses to fraud, and the consequences for not complying with fraud-related discovery are just some of the issues that will be addressed in this panel. As more cases are filed because of, or in order to pursue, fraud claims, the panelists will provide their perspectives and highlight considerations of which all professionals should be aware.

This session will focus on various aspects of bringing and litigating multi-count causes of action springing from fraud, and how to uncover hidden assets in the context of fraud-based avoidance actions.

This panel will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving, where it is likely headed, and how AI may aid in various aspects of legal practice both now and in the future. The panelists will focus on the uses and potential uses of AI in consumer cases, bankruptcy sales, creditor claims, research, first-day motions and legal arguments, among others, and briefly review ethical concerns surrounding the use of AI.

This panel will examine various alternative capital structures used for structuring transactions and obtaining access to capital.

This panel of seasoned professionals will discuss recent developments and trends in U.S. bankruptcy and restructuring.

This panel of business experts will examine post-pandemic trends in the distressed real estate market. The panelists will analyze what is different about this cycle compared to prior cycles — including its impact by asset class — and will provide their predictions on the future of distressed real estate markets, as well as their thoughts on market recovery and potential challenges.

Joe Navarro will explore the applied use of nonverbal communication in business to better understand, manage or negotiate with others. Drawing on his decades of experience studying human behavior, Joe will highlight those key behaviors executives need to know to decode the world around them.