ABI-Live: The Intersection of Intellectual Property and Bankruptcy: Kodak, Nortel and Other Cases
IP experts will shed light on the mysteries of understanding IP law and navigating the often-puzzling sales processes, drawing from their experiences in Nortel, Kodak and other important cases.
ABI-Live: The Complex Requirements and Ethical Duties of Representing Consumer Debtors
ABI’s panel of experts will discuss the ethical and compensation issues that can arise while representing chapter 7 and 13 debtors as well as individual chapter 11 debtors. Topics covered include client fraud and an attorney’s duty to verify client information, attorney fee structures, and complex issues in individual chapter 11 cases. The panel includes perspectives from the attorneys and trustees, as well as the academic reporter for the ABI Ethics Task Force.
ABI-Live: How Will the New U.S. Trustee Fee Guidelines Impact You?
The new U.S. Trustee Fee Guidelines will affect all attorneys and firms who work on larger chapter 11 cases filed on or after November 1st. ABI's panel of experts, including the Director of the EOUST, will discuss some of the ways the new guidelines may change day-to-day operations in firms, issues relating to the new market rate benchmarks, and how these changes might alter insolvency practice. Register today to hear government, attorney and academic perspectives on this important and timely topic.
Commercial Chapter 7 Issues: Operating Chapter 7 Cases
This panel will explore issues that arise during the operation of commercial chapter 7 cases and how they are being addressed by bankruptcy judges, trustees and attorneys.
Selling the Distressed Debtor: Distressed Asset Purchasers, Lenders, Judges and the Complexities of a 363 Sale
This panel will focus on the twists, turns and strategic, tactical and litigation considerations that arise in 363 sales of substantially all of a chapter 11 debtor’s business assets, including the special challenges posed by the sale of a professional services firm.
Views from the Bank: Trends and Views of Lenders on Workouts and Bankruptcy, Including DIP Financing
This panel will discuss recent trends and views on various issues that arise in an out-of-court workout, as well as various strategies that can be employed in a bankruptcy case—all from the lender’s perspective. The panel will also explore the latest developments in DIP financing.
Young & New Practitioners: The Nuts & Bolts of Chapter 11, Including Litigation Skills
This panel will explore the basics of chapter 11 cases through the lenses of bankruptcy judges, U.S. Trustees, debtor's counsel, unsecured creditors’ committees and individual creditors. There will also be a particular focus on litigation strategies and skills, as chapter 11 filings continue to be more sale-oriented, resulting in a greater emphasis on claims and avoidance litigation.