Business

This panel will discuss the benefits and risks of using AI for valuation, the applicability of certain AI tools to class action lawsuits, and the legal aspects of using AI in the context of bankruptcy and valuation.Learning Objectives:Attendees will analyze the benefits and limitations of using artificial intelligence tools in the valuation of companies, including impacts on accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.Attendees will evaluate the legal and evidentiary considerations associated with the use of AI-generated outputs in bankruptcy proceedings and class action litigation contexts.Attendees will assess emerging risks, including bias, reliability, and defensibility concerns, in the application of AI-driven valuation methodologies.

This panel explores issues that arise in fraud-based bankruptcy cases from both legal and financial perspectives, including managing a case when the fraudsters may still be around, dealing with fraudulent books and records, preserving the value of the business, investigating and litigating fraud and related claims, and working with (or against) the DOJ and other law enforcement agencies.Learning Objectives:Attendees will identify common indicators of fraud in bankruptcy cases and evaluate the legal and financial challenges that arise when fraud is suspected or confirmed.Attendees will analyze strategies for preserving estate value, managing unreliable books and records, and conducting investigations in fraud-based bankruptcy proceedings.Attendees will assess the tools available for pursuing fraud-related claims and understand the roles of the U.S. Department of Justice and other law enforcement agencies in bankruptcy cases involving alleged misconduct.

This panel examines asset-tracing and avoidance actions in Latin American insolvency proceedings, offering practical insights into recovering assets, challenging pre-insolvency transfers, and maximizing value for creditors.Learning ObjectivesIdentify the key U.S. and international sanctions frameworks affecting distressed investing and restructuring activity in Latin America and Venezuela, including relevant licensing and compliance considerations.Analyze how sovereign risk and political instability shape deal structuring, due diligence, and risk allocation in distressed transactions within the region.Evaluate strategies for pursuing distressed opportunities and mitigating sanctions-related and sovereign risk exposure when advising clients on LATAM and Venezuela-related transactions."

In this panel you will explore how companies can leverage cross-border insolvency frameworks and Chapter 15 recognition to preserve equity value and achieve successful restructurings.Learning ObjectivesIdentify the key non-U.S. insolvency and restructuring regimes commonly used alongside Chapter 15, and analyze how they can be structured to preserve equity value for stakeholders.Analyze the requirements and strategic considerations for recognition of foreign proceedings under Chapter 15, including how cross-border coordination affects the treatment of equity and control.Evaluate practical approaches to structuring cross-border restructurings that maximize the likelihood of preserving equity, while managing the risks and limitations inherent in ancillary Chapter 15 proceedings.

This panel provides a practical overview of SBA lending, including key loan programs and underwriting fundamentals, followed by a deep dive into servicing requirements and regulatory compliance. The panelists also address common challenges in chapter 11 cases — such as valuation disputes, voting and confirmation issues (including subchapter V), and the complexities surrounding guarantors — offering actionable insights for navigating SBA-backed restructurings.Learning Objectives:Attendees will understand the structure, underwriting and servicing requirements associated with SBA-backed lending programs.Attendees will analyze common bankruptcy issues involving SBA loans, including valuation disputes, voting rights and plan confirmation challenges.Attendees will evaluate strategies for addressing guarantor liability and restructuring SBA-backed obligations in chapter 11 and subchapter V cases.

In an interview conducted by ABI Immediate Past President Judge Bruce Harwood (ret.) and ABI’s Bill Rochelle, First Circuit Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson will offer tips for effective written and oral advocacy in bankruptcy appeals.

The law of secured transactions is often called a "trap for the unwary," especially for bankruptcy lawyers. This session will address common (and costly) mistakes that result in avoidance and missteps in the repossession and sale of collateral. The panelists will take up tricky perfection issues, priority and questions of scope — so you can navigate secured transactions with confidence, not caution tape.Learning Objectives:Understand the scope of UCC Article 9 — what it covers and when other law governs.Identify errors that lead to avoidance and learn how to prevent them.Apply the legal requirements for repossession and sale of collateral, with particular attention to the law developed in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming.

In small business cases, controlling administrative costs can make or break a successful outcome. This panel focuses on practical strategies to streamline proceedings, including creative motions and targeted plan provisions designed to reduce estate expenses. The panelists share efficient approaches, cost-saving techniques and real-world examples to help practitioners maximize value while minimizing administrative burden.Learning Objectives:Attendees will identify opportunities to reduce administrative expenses and improve efficiency in small business bankruptcy cases.Attendees will analyze the use of creative motions, targeted plan provisions and other procedural tools to streamline case administration.Attendees will apply practical cost-saving strategies to maximize value for debtors, creditors and other stakeholders.

In this session, the panel will discuss recent developments in Sub-V cases as well as common issues that arise from the perspective of the practitioner, Sub-V Trustee and Judge.

This panel discusses hot topics and frequent pitfalls in subchapter V cases.Learning ObjectivesAttendees will identify common eligibility issues and disputes that arise in subchapter V cases.Attendees will examine the role of the subchapter V trustee and recurring issues in plan confirmation, including feasibility and the absolute priority rule.Attendees will develop practical strategies for navigating the compressed timelines and procedural challenges unique to subchapter V practice.