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Illinois State Approved Sessions

Great Debates

Judicial Debate: Tough Issues in Subchapter V Cases Past Presidents Debate: The Efficacy of Third Party Releases
1 hour 6 minutes 52 seconds

WORKSHOP: Fraud, Frenzy and the Future: Unmasking Deceit in Complex Bankruptcy Cases

This panel will explore recent trends in commercial fraud and the resulting bankruptcies, examine the role of technology in those cases, and consider how these cases will evolve in the future.

WORKSHOP: Making the Mediation: What to Consider When Selecting the Neutral

Focusing on mediation in noteworthy cases, the panelists will discuss their thought processes when deciding whether to mediate, and how they go about selecting a neutral in cases both large and small. The panelists will explain how they select mediators, how they work with them, and the useful qualities they look for in mediators.

WORKSHOP: Cryptocurrency and Bankruptcy

This panel will dive into the intersection of cryptocurrency and bankruptcy by reviewing notable cryptocurrency case decisions, including Celsius Network LLC. The panelists also will explore issues concerning fraudulent transfer litigation in cryptocurrency cases, and the recovery of crypto assets in matters involving fraud and international asset recovery.

WORKSHOP: Oops, They Did It Again: Litigating Automatic Stay and Discharge Violations

With a focus on providing practical advice in an interactive forum, this panel will discuss issues that arise in automatic stay and discharge violation matters, including a review of evidentiary hurdles, the determination of damages, procedural tips and traps, and the impact of Taggart on these disputes.

WORKSHOP: The Importance of Corporate Controls: Failed Business Organizations

Through case studies (FTX, SVB and LeClair Ryan), this panel will discuss the importance of corporate controls and share best practices for implementing strong corporate controls.