Alabama State Approved Sessions

This panel will introduce attendees to subchapter V of chapter 11, and its streamlined process for small business reorganizations. The panelists will cover the expectations, roles and responsibilities of the key participants in the subchapter V case, including the bankruptcy judge, debtors, creditors, the U.S. Trustee and the subchapter V trustee. The panelists also will compare and contrast subchapter V with a regular chapter 11 case in such key areas as eligibility of the debtor for subchapter V, first-day motions, cash-collateral usage, adequate protection, the role of the subchapter V trustee, plan formulation, consensual vs. cramdown plans, and the reorganized debtor’s responsibilities post-confirmation.

Bankruptcy attorneys must carefully review debtor documents every day, as small details could cause big headaches if they are not caught. This panel will discuss red flags to look for when reviewing security documents, powers of attorney, notarizations and other documents.

Generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has the potential to transform various industries, including legal practice, where it offers numerous advantages and some challenges. This panel will explore foundational concepts of Gen AI, its potential uses in bankruptcy law, and the necessary precautions attorneys must take to avoid ethical pitfalls.

This panel will explore key eligibility and plan confirmation issues in subchapter V cases, including what the lower debt threshold means for potential subchapter V debtors, their creditors and subchapter V trustees, as well as important considerations for facilitating and consummating a successful subchapter V plan.

This panel of seasoned professionals will discuss recent developments and trends in U.S. bankruptcy and restructuring.

Lord Justice Richard Snowden, a prominent U.K. authority on restructuring and insolvency law, especially in relation to cross-border matters, will kick off this year's symposium with an informative keynote address.