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Hear the latest on what's happening on Capitol Hill involving the bankruptcy system. Proposed legislation to amend the bankruptcy code, needed changes to Subchapter V, what the rumor mill might be saying about laws in the pipeline - these panelists are involved in the discussions with legislators and will report on what's happening now and what's coming down the road ahead.

The Supreme Court’s decision in Purdue Pharma has significant implications for cross-border insolvency practice under chapter 15. This panel will examine how the ruling is reshaping the legal landscape for foreign main proceedings, recognition standards, and especially the use of nonconsensual third-party releases. The panelists also will explore emerging questions around comity, enforcement of foreign judgments, and the limits of U.S. bankruptcy courts’ authority in cross-border cases. 

As data privacy concerns grow more urgent, bankruptcy professionals must be prepared to confront the unique challenges that arise when companies holding sensitive consumer data (like genetic information) enter financial distress. This panel will use the high-profile case of 23andMe as a launching point to explore the intersection of data privacy laws and bankruptcy practice. The panelists then will examine the heightened risks and responsibilities for debtors, creditors and trustees handling data-heavy assets in restructuring and liquidation scenarios. 

This lively panel of bankruptcy judges will debate the most pressing and controversial issues shaping bankruptcy law today. Gain unique insights from the bench on evolving case law, procedural challenges and emerging trends affecting practitioners across the bankruptcy spectrum.

Sponsored by Inspira FinancialIn this session, you will learn practical strategies to oversee/manage retirement plan terminations that are required due to corporate bankruptcies and merger-and-acquisition transactions. From understanding your clients’ fiduciary responsibilities to finding missing and unresponsive participants and reconnecting them with their retirement savings, this session will inform attendees on the steps necessary to successfully terminate a company's retirement plan.

This panel will delve into the legal and strategic complexities surrounding the RMS Titanic chapter 11 case, exploring how different approaches might have altered its course. The panelists will unpack the jurisdictional tensions between the district court overseeing recovered artifacts and the bankruptcy court managing estate assets, and discuss pathways for resolving these conflicts. The conversation also will examine the role of foreign investors and buyers, highlighting the dynamic they introduce into the sale process and the competing interests at play.

Clear, concise writing is essential in bankruptcy practice, especially when your audience includes busy judges and practitioners. This interactive workshop will explore why brevity matters and how to achieve it without sacrificing legal precision. Attendees will learn to spot opportunities to tighten briefs and motions, and gain practical strategies for cutting words while preserving meaning. Whether drafting for court or clients, participants will leave with tools to write more effectively and efficiently.

The health care industry is facing growing financial stress, driving a surge in both chapter 11 filings and out-of-court restructurings. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of health care distress, highlighting the creative solutions being used outside of traditional bankruptcy, such as receiverships, distressed M&A and liability-management transactions. The panelists will examine the influx of private capital into the sector, regulatory and compliance pressures, and how declining reimbursement rates and litigation are accelerating financial challenges. The discussion will also provide practical insights into navigating fiduciary duties, valuation standards, and the broader implications of restructuring in both for-profit and nonprofit health care environments.

This panel will provide guidance on identifying and addressing issues relating to personal-injury (PI) causes of action that arise (or are discovered) post-petition in consumer bankruptcy cases. When are they property of the estate? What disclosures are required, and when? How does judicial estoppel apply? In chapter 13 cases, does the debtor need court approval to retain and pay PI counsel? Is bankruptcy court approval required before the debtor settles a cause of action? The panelists will address these questions and more.