Nevada State Approved Sessions

This panel will discuss the Supreme Court’s decision in Bellingham, the coming decision in Wellness, as well as other topical issues of interest.

A panel of proven rainmakers will share their tips on how restructuring professionals of any age can learn to bring in new business.

Independent board directors play a vital and increasingly important role in restructurings. Acting as an independent director has great rewards, but it also has risks in today’s restructuring environment. This panel will analyze and discuss a variety of issues related to corporate governance in restructurings and liquidations, including (a) the recruitment, appointment, role and duties of independent directors, (b) how to establish an independent board of directors, (c) the role of lawyers and financial professionals in advising a board of directors and independent directors, and (d) D&O claims, insurance and potential risks to independent directors.

This panel will explore ways to draft pre-petition settlement agreements so that they are “bankruptcy- and preference-proof.” Post-petition settlement agreements will be addressed, with a focus on a discussion of releases, further assurance clauses, indemnification issues, and the settlement of various types of contested matters and adversary proceedings such as claims objections and avoidance actions.

Conflict and Controversy over Injunctions, Releases and Related Protective Relief

This panel will present an in-depth discussion as to what rights and obligations a licensor and/or licensee has in a bankruptcy case. Section 365(c)(1), (g) and (n) will be highlighted, as well as the impact that the Sunbeam decision will have on the courts.

We are in the midst of a transformation of the bankruptcy bench; more than 100 judges have been sworn in over the last few years. This panel of some of the newer members of the judiciary will present their advice to practitioners appearing in their courtrooms.

The Final Report of the Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11 is the culmination of more than two years of testimony, advisory reports and deliberations. In this 90-minute webinar, several members of the Commission and the official reporter will present the key findings as submitted to Congress. Written materials will be provided.

Educational Session of Committees: This panel will provide an overview of the different types of intellectual property and licenses that might exist in a debtor’s estate. The panel will focus specifically on the importance of IP as a hidden asset in bankruptcy cases and the substantial value that can be created for unsecured creditors by properly identifying and leveraging such assets.

Commission members will report on the Commission’s progress and final recommendations to Congress.