Nevada State Approved Sessions

The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Bankruptcy and Civil Rules have proposed amendments to their respective rules. This panel will discuss the proposed rule changes and the impact they will have on bankruptcy case administration.

This panel will explore the advantages and disadvantages of a 363 sale from the perspective of a purchaser, secured lender and company, addressing such issues as timing, costs, imposing sale milestones, releases and credit-bidding.

"You know the math, but do you know how to win the argument? This panel will address the nuances of supporting your numbers, preparing your rebuttal brief and cross-examination, and providing valuable testimony for your position. We will address the important points in cross-examining your opponent’s position, discuss some of the more interesting recent bankruptcy valuation decisions, and analyze what works and what doesn’t in supporting key assumptions in the valuation process. "

Six topical chapter 11 issues will be debated in a head-to-head format: (1) gifting; (2) classification; (3) Stern v. Marshall in the confirmation context; (4) Clear Channel sale issues; (5) assumption of debt; and (6) critical vendors. A panel of bankruptcy judges will ask questions and render decisions on each topic. Key issues that arise in the Ninth Circuit in connection with these topics will be emphasized.

This panel will focus on the continuing role of creditors’ committees in the current chapter 11 environment. As the fulcrum of security moves up the balance sheet, the utility of committees has been coming under attack. Although historically committees have consisted primarily of trade creditors, they now regularly include bondholders, indenture trustees, the PBGC and unions. Learn about the challenges for professionals representing committees and the way committee members evaluate how to fulfill their fiduciary duties.

This panel will discuss the historic significance of the General Motors bankruptcy case with an in-depth discussion about the issuance of public units in a major bankruptcy. The session will also include the challenges addressed by the team and the value of a freely traded unit.

ABI Past-Presidents Panel on Current Developments in the News

A panel of judges will discuss best practices in oral and written advocacy.

"As the U.S. Trustee guidelines for large chapter 11 cases are nearing their six-month anniversary, this panel will discuss how the guidelines have been implemented, what reception they have received from the courts and whether they have changed the way large chapter 11 cases are administered."