Alaska State Approved Sessions

ABI’s Vice President-Research Grants will interview Prof. Emeritus Lois Lupica about the structure, progress and preliminary findings of her ABI Endowment-funded Financial Distress Research Project, which examined the tools and other forms of assistance consumer debtors have been using to improve their financial well-being, and determined which ones have proven to be the most successful.

Hosted by the Consumer Bankruptcy and Secured Credit Committees. This panel will explore common (and uncommon) examples of UCC liens in consumer cases. The panelists will discuss goods covered by Article 9, perfection issues, valuations and chapter 7 redemption issues, and will highlight key cases that are shaping the UCC landscape.

Hosted by the Bankruptcy Litigation and Commercial Fraud Committees. This interactive session will take a practical approach to exploring best practices in bankruptcy litigation, with a particular emphasis on fraud-related claims. Using hypothetical fact patterns, the panelists will guide attendees through key phases of contested litigation — from the initial investigation and assessment of potential claims to courtroom strategy and trial execution. Topics will include evaluating causes of action and defenses, drafting effective complaints, managing motion practice and employing persuasive techniques in the courtroom, including opening statements, witness examinations and evidence presentation. Whether dealing with traditional bankruptcy disputes or complex fraud allegations, attendees will gain valuable insights into prosecuting and defending litigation in the bankruptcy context.

This panel, featuring a former U.S. Attorney, bankruptcy trustee and examiner, will cover such key topics as mail/wire fraud, concealment of assets, false statements, perjury and the Fifth Amendment as they relate to crimes in bankruptcy to help keep bankruptcy practitioners and their respective clients out of trouble.

The intersection between insolvency and arbitration remains one of the most complex and unsettled areas of cross-border dispute resolution. This panel will examine the ongoing debate within UNCITRAL Working Group V on determining which law governs the effect of insolvency proceedings on arbitration agreements and arbitral proceedings, and how different jurisdictions approach this question in practice.

As cross-border restructurings become increasingly common, understanding how different jurisdictions approach restructuring plans is essential for practitioners advising multinational clients. This panel will examine and compare key features of restructuring frameworks in the U.S., U.K., Canada and the Netherlands, highlighting similarities, differences, and recent developments shaping international practice.

Hosted by ABI's Bankruptcy Litigation Committee. Repeat filings in chapter 13 cases present unique challenges — and opportunities — for all parties involved. In this practical and timely program hosted by ABI's Bankruptcy Litigation Committee, the panelists will examine the tools and mechanisms available under the Bankruptcy Code to navigate multiple-filer situations effectively. Attendees will gain insights into how debtors, creditors and trustees can protect their respective interests, address abusive filing patterns, and utilize litigation strategies to achieve fair and efficient outcomes. Whether you’re seeking clarity on stay relief, dismissal, sanctions or plan-feasibility issues, this session will provide actionable guidance for managing the complexities of repeat chapter 13 filings.

Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code is one of the most frequently litigated — and often misunderstood — provisions in bankruptcy practice. This session will take a deep dive into the automatic stay, exploring its scope, application and termination. The panelists will analyze key distinctions among the subsections of § 362 and how they interact with other provisions of the Code. Attendees will gain practical insights into effective strategies for obtaining relief from stay, including grounds for relief beyond lack of adequate protection, and will learn how to navigate the procedural and evidentiary requirements for efficiently and cost-effectively securing or confirming relief from the stay.