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Homeowners and their creditors continue to face variety of emerging challenges in bankruptcy cases. What rights do lien holders have when only one of the obligors files bankruptcy? What potential issues await all owners after only one receives a discharge? Can a debtor modify a mortgage loan without reaffirming the debt, and if not, what are the considerations for all parties? This panel of experienced debtor and creditor attorneys will explore the many obstacles that complicate the goal of preserving a debtor’s interest in real estate and maximizing the return for secured creditors, as well as potential options and considerations for those seeking the relief they need.

This panel will explore issues that arise during the operation of commercial chapter 7 cases and how they are being addressed by bankruptcy judges, trustees and attorneys.

This panel will focus on the twists, turns and strategic, tactical and litigation considerations that arise in 363 sales of substantially all of a chapter 11 debtor’s business assets, including the special challenges posed by the sale of a professional services firm.

This panel will discuss recent trends and views on various issues that arise in an out-of-court workout, as well as various strategies that can be employed in a bankruptcy case—all from the lender’s perspective. The panel will also explore the latest developments in DIP financing.

This panel will explore the basics of chapter 11 cases through the lenses of bankruptcy judges, U.S. Trustees, debtor's counsel, unsecured creditors’ committees and individual creditors. There will also be a particular focus on litigation strategies and skills, as chapter 11 filings continue to be more sale-oriented, resulting in a greater emphasis on claims and avoidance litigation.

This panel will discuss examples of when and how t use valuation opinions and expertise, and the fee structure pitfalls that can impact credibility. When is it appropriate (if ever) to use success fees for valuation opinions.

This panel will discuss recent Supreme Court cases.

This panel will re-examine the statutory bases for venue, proper and improper, as well as recent and past case law applying those statutory provisions to either keep a case where it was filed to to transfer it to a different district.

IP experts will shed light on the mysteries of understanding IP law and navigating the often puzzling sales processes, drawing from their experiences in Nortel, Kodak and other important cases.