Vermont State Approved Sessions

A good insolvency professional knows that bankruptcy is not necessarily a good fit for every distressed situation. This panel will discuss why bankruptcy is not always the best option, and why alternatives such as assignments for the benefit of creditors, receiverships and Article 9 sales might be better fits.

This panel will consider the status of and current issues surrounding subchapter V, and predict where subchapter V is going based on recent decisions and trends. Key issues to be addressed include eligibility and debt limits, bar dates, confirmation, corporate discharges, the role and powers of the trustee, and more!

This panel will discuss the factors that attorneys who represent debtors should consider in deciding whether to file chapter 7, chapter 13 or subchapter V cases for their individual clients.

This panel will explore the growth of private credit as an established asset class, as well as trends in private credit restructurings. The panelists will explain the private credit market generally, key differences between direct lending and the broadly syndicated market, and the relationship between private credit and private equity. The panelists also will highlight private credit restructuring trends, including the factors that drive success for an out-of-court restructuring, and will spotlight some tools in the private credit restructuring toolbox.

This panel will explore best practices for getting your case from the initial consult stage to final judgment on the merits by presenting a hypothetical fraud scenario with multiple interested parties. This must-do skills workshop is for anyone focused on litigation in bankruptcy court.

This panel will discuss the forthcoming SCOTUS opinion in Purdue and other seminal cases of the year.

This panel will discuss current ethical issues confronting attorneys who practice predominantly in the consumer bankruptcy arena, including attorney compensation and fees, potential conflicts of interest, limited representation/engagements, and counsel’s duty to investigate/"reasonable inquiry."

This panel will delve into the evolving legal challenges and restructuring opportunities for businesses caught between state and federal regulations, particularly those in the marijuana industry. The panelists will highlight alternatives to bankruptcy for marijuana-related businesses (MRBs) and their creditors, offering practical strategies for financial stability. The session also will cover innovative approaches to restructuring other businesses that operate in legally ambiguous spaces.