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Representing public figures whose livelihoods depend on their public image and in remaining in the public eye, or individuals thrust into the public eye by perceived scandal, presents particular challenges to their bankruptcy lawyers. Flamboyance tends to catch the eye of judges and creditors, as well as fans and entertainment reporters. Scandal is a national pastime, so high-profile debtors catch the eyes of everybody. Representing creditors in those cases, and managing their expectations when outward appearances suggest no shortage of resources either because fame is equated with fortune or preservation of ill-gotten gains is presumed, also presents its own set of challenges. This multimedia session will be presented by lawyers who have lived through some of the highest-profile cases of recent years, and includes counsel in cases involving those who sought out the limelight, such as 50 Cent, Mike Tyson and Bob Guccione, and those who were thrust into it, such as David Drumm of Anglo-Irish Bank.

What are the strategies of private-equity sponsors seeking to retain control (or at least a stake) through the bankruptcy process? How do they retain counsel and manage conflicts? What strategies are they using to preserve their interests? What risks do they undertake? This panel will discuss these issues and more.

What are the strategies of private-equity sponsors seeking to retain control (or at least a stake) through the bankruptcy process? How do they retain counsel and manage conflicts? What strategies are they using to preserve their interests? What risks do they undertake? This panel will discuss these issues and more.

Efficient and effective preparation of petitions is a core competency for debtors’ lawyers. To that end, this panel will examine such issues as counsel’s duty to investigate a debtor’s financial affairs, best practices for doing so, appropriate use of staff, avoiding ECF misuse, and the consequences of failing to discharge these duties.

Gain practical insight for owners, investors, lawyers and financial advisors to properly structure on the front end of a transaction in order to mitigate the risk of a subsequent fraudulent transfer challenge.

This panel will discuss the Puerto Rico health care crisis by providing an overview of the changes in the health care industry; the challenges confronting the health care system in bankruptcy cases, including maintaining value before and during the sale process, special considerations in health care asset sales, Medicare/Medicaid cost report and recoupment issues; and medical malpractice liabilities. Can a bankruptcy filing preserve Medicare and Medicaid provider agreements? The panel will also discuss the appointment of patient care ombudsmen in health care business cases and Medicare fraud.

Today’s bankruptcy cases are almost all done in record time. Join our nationally recognized experts as they discuss a range of best strategies for both debtors and creditors to expedite both in- and out-of-court business reorganizations. This panel will discuss out-of-court remedies, prepacks and other procedures to increase efficiency in reorganizing struggling businesses.