Claims Madness
Discussion of various claims related topics and issues including the impact and implications of the Supreme Court’s May 2017 decision in Midland Funding, LLC v. Johnson.
Current Developments with Bill Rochelle
Bill Rochelle will review the cases creating a bankruptcy buzz that practitioners should be aware of.
1 hour
25 minutes
8 seconds
Practical Ethical Pitfalls in Chapter 11 Representations
A chapter 11 case can present a host of ethical pitfalls for unsuspecting attorney. Whether you represent debtors or creditors, this panel will discuss common ethical issues facing practitioners in a chapter 11 case.
1 hour
23 minutes
22 seconds
Best Ethical Practices for the Consumer Lawyer
Ethics is not just a course you must take to keep your license. Ethical guidelines are something that should be incorporated in your day-to-day practice.
1 hour
22 minutes
48 seconds
It Wasn’t Me!: Dealing with Successor Liability, Alter Ego, Veil Piercing and Substantive Consolidation Issues with respect to Insolvent Companies
Learn the various successor liabilities rules and considerations both under common law and specialized statutes, such as ERISA, and how those successor liabilities rules may be impacted by and impact a bankruptcy proceeding.
1 hour
2 minutes
25 seconds
Appeals 101: Practical Tips and Considerations in Bankruptcy Appeals
Considering an appeal? Learn some practical tips and considerations from this panel of experts and judges.
1 hour
1 minutes
40 seconds
The Alphabet Soup of Consumer Statutes
FDCPA, FCRA, TILA, RESPA, so many letters, so little time. This panel will discuss the litany of statutes designed to protect the consumer that all practitioners that work in the consumer space should be aware of.
Dealing with Student Loans in Bankruptcy: Direct Assault on Brunner or Ways Around It?
The Frank W. Koger Lecture was established by Frank W. Koger, UMKC JD '53, and Mrs. Jeanine Koger to enhance the understanding of commercial and bankruptcy law among students at the UMKC School of Law. Judge Koger was appointed as a bankruptcy judge for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri in 1986. In 1996, he was appointed to the newly formed Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Eighth Circuit, and served as its first Chief Judge until his death in 2003.
Nuts & Bolts on First-Day Motions
This panel will consider issues related to the preparation and presentation of first-day motions, including strategies for guiding the company through the pre-filing process, efficient and timely collection of relevant data, and the presentation of necessary information to the court.
Potpourri: Mediation, Opportunities for Young Lawyers, and the Role of Delaware Counsel
This judges' panel will include a discussion of various aspects of mediation, the judges' views on developing and encouraging younger lawyers, and a discussion of the important role served by Delaware lawyers when acting as local counsel.