CONSUMER TRACK: Bankruptcy and Divorce: Critical Issues for Attorneys (and the Start of a Sad Country Song)
Domestic-support obligations, the impact of the automatic stay in domestic-relations cases, discharge litigation in chapter 13s, the retention of domestic-relations counsel in bankruptcy, same-sex spouses in bankruptcy cases in states where same-sex marriage is not recognized, and other “cheerful issues” frequently confronted in cases that involve both financial distress and domestic problems. This panel will provide an update on these and other important legal topics in this dark area of bankruptcy law.
CONSUMER TRACK: What Is Hot in July Besides the Weather? Litigation in Consumer Cases, Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part panel that will cover a potpourri of current hot topics being litigated in chapter 7 and 13 cases, with a special focus on LVNV v. Crawford and related litigation, consumer protection (including the basics of credit reporting and regulatory actions), mortgage modifications and post-discharge actions, and the UST’s enforcement activities.
CONSUMER TRACK: What Is Hot in July Besides the Weather? Litigation in Consumer Cases, Part I
This two-part panel will cover a potpourri of current hot topics being litigated in chapter 7 and 13 cases, with a special focus on LVNV v. Crawford and related litigation, consumer protection (including the basics of credit reporting and regulatory actions), mortgage modifications and post-discharge actions, and the UST’s enforcement activities.
Bloomberg Law's Eye on Bankruptcy with Bill Rochelle: Focus on Brazil's Petrobas
In the past few months, we have seen once-prominent Brazilian companies face financial distress as a result of governmental mistakes, political unease, global decline in oil and gas prices and the downturn in the local credit markets. Most importantly, the Petrobras bribery and corruption scandal has had wide-ranging effects on Brazilian companies, from the criminal prosecution of corporate executives to open-ended prohibitions on future contracts with Petrobras and, in some instances, fines millions of reais. Fabio Vassel and Luis DeLucio will discuss how the current Brazilian economic and political landscape is likely to impact Brazilian companies, lenders and investors in the years to come.
Keeping Up with the Supremes: Supreme Court Update
This panel will focus on the possible consequences of ASARCO, Wellness, and Bank of America v. Caulkett
Trustworthy Claims: Developments (such as Bellingham) on What Claims a Trustee May or May Not Bring
Join our panel of expert estate counsel, trustees and insurance counsel as they discuss issues related to standing, safe harbors, in pari delicto and other complications that insurers and defendants use to frustrate the pursuit causes of action by Trustees
Where’s My Expert? Deposing, Qualifying and Examining a Financial Expert Witness Regarding Opinions on Solvency, Reasonably Equivalent Value and Plan Feasibility
This panel will cover deposing, qualifying and examining a financial expert witness regarding their opinions on solvency, reasonably equivalent value and plan feasibility.
Snake Eyes: Casino Bankruptcies
This panel will discuss key restructuring issues in the gaming industry as geographic expansion continues to pressure regional, destination and tribal casinos.
Reading Between the Lines: Writing-Based Focus (Drafting Agreements)
This panel will focus on planning and drafting agreements, best practices, avoiding common pitfalls, and successful strategies and approaches.