Illinois State Approved Sessions

Hosted by ABI's Bankruptcy Litigation Committee The panelists will discuss the pros and cons of seeking the appointment of a Chapter 11 trustee, effective strategies to prosecute and defend motions to appoint a trustee, and the current state of the case law surrounding such motions.

In Partnership with Epiq Year-over-year bankruptcy filings have shown solid increases across most chapters through the first six months of 2023. What trends have emerged this year in consumer and business filings? How do filings compare among different stakeholders and regions of the U.S., and will the trends continue for the second half of 2023? Join ABI and statistical partner Epiq Bankruptcy Analytics for a special abiLIVE webinar during which experts will discuss first-half filings, and in what direction bankruptcies may be headed.

Join ABI Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle for this fun and informative session as he and several bankruptcy judges discuss circuit splits and hot topics on important bankruptcy issues. An attendee favorite!

This panel will present a mock trial focusing on valuation, with the panelists serving as counsel arguing each side, and as a witness and a judge. The session will cover direct and cross-examination topics that come into play with valuations, including expert witness issues, applicable evidentiary rules and procedural aspects.

This panel will address recent case developments in fraudulent transfer and preference law, and their practical implications for practitioners. The discussion will include whether and how to advise clients preparing for bankruptcy with an eye toward fraudulent transfer and preference issues, and whether and how to recover on and monetize these actions during bankruptcy.

Panelists from around the Central States region will discuss the current status of receiverships in their states, with a specific focus on cannabis cases.