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The panel will discuss how Puerto Rico can implement economic growth and fiscal stability measures and right-size its debt obligations, and the legal, political and financial tools that can be used to achieve an optimal outcome for Puerto Rico and its people, businesses and creditors.

How are retail bankruptcies conducted today vs. 10+ years ago? How are future retail bankruptcies likely to look? What are the macro trends in retail, and what are the consequences of traditional brick-and-mortar retail? What will be the dominant types(s) of retail platform(s), and who will be buying or investing in retail assets? This session will cover IP and other technology issues (valuation, liens on IP), lease issues, privacy issues, credit cards and gift cards.

The panel will discuss recent decisions on cramdowns, gifting, equitable mootness and structured dismissals (Jevic), statutory subordination (American Housing Foundation), nonconsensual releases (Seaside Engineering), plan modification (SCH Corp.) and impairment, what happens when the debtor is not required to pay the contractual rate of interest on unsecured notes (EFH), post-petition interest (what is the federal judgment rate if a contract rate does not apply?), and the scope of § 524(e).