Federal receivers play a vital role in government enforcement actions, whether initiated by the SEC, CFTC, FTC, Department of Justice, or through private litigation. Acting as agents of the court, receivers work to preserve and maximize assets for the benefit of defrauded investors and to manage business operations— whatever their nature may be. This session dives into this role and how it impacts bankruptcy law.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will identify the role and authority of federal equity receivers in government enforcement actions brought by agencies such as the SEC, CFTC, FTC, and Department of Justice, as well as in private litigation.
- Attendees will analyze how federal equity receiverships intersect with bankruptcy law, including the legal and practical distinctions between the two frameworks for asset preservation and creditor recovery.
- Attendees will evaluate the strategic considerations for counsel and stakeholders when a receivership and bankruptcy proceeding interact, including how to maximize asset recovery and manage business operations for the benefit of defrauded investors.