North Carolina State Approved Sessions

Your favorite judges will answer the most difficult questions fielded from ABI members in the weeks before this event and from members of the audience. Hear the judges provide their input on best practices, interesting arguments and the current state of the law.

Any reform of current chapter 11 practice must account for the prevailing criticism that fees and costs are too high, and do it in a way that focuses on aligning incentives with case efficiency. This panel of Commissioners will discuss recommended reforms that provide for more effective oversight, as well as alternative fee structures consistent with professionals’ ethical obligations under the Code of Professional Responsibility.

This panel will discuss the use of your iPad and other tablets to maximize the return to your practice. The topics will include a discussion of leading apps that are available for bankruptcy attorneys and other bankruptcy case professionals.

Hemorrhaging Hospitals: Labor Issues in the Healthcare Insolvency E.R.

Structuring Cross-Border Deals to Protect Creditor Interests

Using Technology Effectively: Strategies for Courtroom Success

Hemorrhaging Hospitals: Labor Issues in the Healthcare Insolvency E.R.

Tax-Sharing Agreements in Bankruptcy that Have Been the Subject of Recent Appeals Courts Decisions

This panel is part of our continuing series on drafting skills for bankruptcy and restructuring attorneys. The panel is intended to provide a practical “how to” discussion and analysis of drafting chapter 11 plan documents including the Disclosure Statement, the Chapter 11 Plan, Liquidating Trust Agreements, and related document. The panel will provide form documents and discuss heavily negotiated or scrutinized provisions in these documents.

Advanced Defenses to Avoidance Actions: Understanding Them Can Make All The Difference