Bankruptcy Ethics: Addressing Tough Clients
What issues are likely to be raised by tough clients, and how do you best address them? Join the panelists as they help you weave your way through this and other ethical minefields.
Two If By Sea: Maritime Industry Insolvencies
This panel will explore recent bankruptcy filings and out-of-court restructurings, as well as what is on the horizon in the maritime industry, particularly regarding shipping conglomerates, terminal owners, service providers and E&P explorers.
“Wait — You Can Reorganize Under State Law Now?”
This panel will review and discuss the Puerto Rico Public Corporation Debt Enforcement and Recovery Act, which was signed into law on June 28, 2014. The constitutionality of this Act has already been challenged by at least three separate lawsuits brought by different bondholder groups. A special courtroom has been designated in the San Juan Superior Courthouse, and two judges have been specially designated to deal with any filings brought pursuant to this new Act in the Commonwealth Courts. If Puerto Rico can restructure its debts under this state law, will this be an alternative for other states or jurisdictions? Is an alternative to this Act amending the Bankruptcy Code? Will this Act withstand constitutional challenges?
Chapter 15 Update
This panel will discuss the latest developments and cases under chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.