No CLE

This panel will provide a refresher and interactive discussion on secured transactions in bankruptcy cases. The panelists will discuss the basics of secured transactions, including attachment and perfection, in addition to the interplay between UCC Article 9 and the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The panelists will focus on the relationship between the obligor/debtor and the secured party, with an interactive discussion concerning the competition for priority among secured parties, lien creditors and trustees asserting competing interests in the same collateral.

Join this powerhouse panel for a lively discussion regarding the true meaning of “vesting” and the implications and issues it brings to both consumer and commercial cases. The panelists debate the various interpretations of vesting and dive into a theoretical discussion of vesting across the Bankruptcy Code chapters. Through the use of hypotheticals, the moderators guide the panel’s discussion through areas of vesting that you might not have ever considered important, but you should. You can’t afford to miss this discussion.

This panel will analyze recent sovereign debt restructurings in Argentina, El Salvador and other nations, and will explore how governments leverage infrastructure and sovereign wealth funds to address financial crises.

This panel focuses on the critical role of strategic communications during large, high-profile bankruptcy cases. Using real-world examples, experts discuss the challenges of managing media narratives, stakeholder concerns and public perception in high-stakes scenarios. Topics include media relations, crisis communication strategies, and the importance of proactive storytelling to ensure a successful restructuring.

This panel explores how structured financing, bankruptcy-remote structures and DIP mechanisms adapt to Latin American markets. The panelists discuss challenges in creating lender confidence and ensuring enforceable collateral.

This panel explains the Department of Education/Department of Justice Guidance and Attestation process, and discusses the Brunner test and the types of evidence that might be useful to support the statements in an Attestation.

This session will cover recent Supreme Court and Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Circuit cases that you need to know about.