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Impact of Bankruptcy on the Respective Rights of Husbands and Wives and Significant Others

Introduction to Individual Chapter 11 Cases: Part 1 (Chapter Choice; First-Day Motions)

Introduction to Individual Chapter 11 Cases: Part 2 (Negotiating a Plan; Plan Drafting; Disclosure Statements, Plan Confirmation and the Absolute Priority Rule)

Introduction to the New Chapter 13 Model (Mandatory) Plan

11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(12) exemptions IRAs, retirement accounts opened prior to filing; undisclosed assets: circumstances can debtors amend schedules to exempt undisclosed assets?

Business: Claims and Defenses in Actions Targeting Investors, Bankers, Accountants and Attorneys

Let's Make It Clear: Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 3001 and 3002 and Lien-stripping in a Distressed Real Estate Market On Dec. 1, 2011, Federal Bankruptcy Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 3001 and 3002 were amended to provide increased transparency in proofs of claim and costs assessed during chapter 13 cases. This panel will focus on the effects of these changes on debtors, secured lenders and chapter 13 trustees. We will also review recent lien-stripping litigation, including the latest “chapter 20” case developments.

Discussion of alternative dispute resolution and mediation procedures and strategies; enforceability of mandatory arbitration clauses in bankruptcy.

Litigating the Cramdown Rate “Cram down” requires full payment of secured classes. This, in turn, requires a present value analysis of the dividends secured creditors will receive under the plan. This panel will review what debtors and secured creditors need to show to establish a cramdown rate and the nuts-and-bolts evidentiary issues joined by cramdown litigation.