Pennsylvania State Approved Sessions

Presented by INSOL Europe

Presented by INSOL Europe This panel will discuss the European Commission's proposal for a directive harmonising certain aspects of insolvency law from both the U.S. and U.K. perspective.

Hosted by ABI's Business Reorganization and Legislation Committees The increased debt limit applicable to subchapter V cases expired in June 2024. This webinar, hosted by ABI's Business Reorganization and Legislation Committees, will examine the effects of the increased debt limit's expiration, where small business debtors and their attorneys can go from here, best practices and potential workarounds, prospects for further congressional action and more.

It is expected that a significant amount of activity in the next 18 months will consist of out-of-court restructurings, with a smaller proportion being chapter 11 bankruptcies.  Experts in restructuring estimate that out-of-court restructurings will comprise between 70% and 75% of the workout “transactions” made over the next year and a half. This panel will delve into what we can expect to see in the near future.

Hosted by Health Care & Emerging Industries and Technology Committees Get ready to dive into the future of health care as we uncover the revolutionary impact of AI! Following a dynamic overview of the current AI landscape and its rapid advancements, this panel will discuss groundbreaking AI applications and the subsectors and players set to thrive — or falter — as AI reshapes the health care landscape. The panelists will share investment trends and speak to the enthusiasm of private equity and lenders for AI innovations. Risks will be considered, including the workforce impacts, cost, regulations and potential hurdles that come with AI. They will cover critical legal issues, including intellectual property and data privacy in the bankruptcy context. Looking ahead, the panelists will offer their predictions for the next three to five years, outlining how AI will impact restructuring professionals and what clients may expect of restructuring professionals. Join this session to be part of the conversation shaping the future of health care!

Hosted by Diversity, Equity and Inclusion & Young and New Members Committees Mentorship plays a pivotal role in fostering professional growth, nurturing talent and driving organizational success. From establishing meaningful mentor/mentee relationships to fostering a culture of continuous learning, this panel will explore practical approaches and best practices for harnessing the power of mentorship in the workplace.

Is the debtor always right? The Bankruptcy Code and its underlying policies are designed to give the debtor a fresh start and foster reorganization. However, committees and individual creditors are not always on board with a debtor’s restructuring efforts and at times prefer payment over compromise or even a going-forward business partner. This panel will cover the tools and strategies committees and individual creditors use to slow down a debtor’s restructuring efforts to address the collective demands of committees or the individual needs of creditors both big and small.

Hosted by ABI's Commercial and Regulatory Law Committee This panel of bankruptcy practitioners will discuss all facets of merchant cash advance (MCA) funding, its history, and its interplay with bankruptcy. The panelists will provide different perspectives — MCA company, debtor and subchapter V trustee — on the legal implications of merchant cash advances in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, as well as practical solutions for dealing with MCAs in chapter 11 cases.

Avoidance actions are necessary not only for crossovers, but also for stakeholders with some frequency or practice in non-mega venues. This panel will dive into avoidance actions and their role in restructuring.