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Wisconsin State Approved Sessions

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Creditor Remedies Business Track

This panel will focus on state court receiverships, federal court receiverships, involuntary bankruptcies, assignments for the benefit of creditors and other alternatives to traditional workouts, all from a creditor’s perspective.
Peter G. Cary Jonathan M. Horne David C. Johnson Rob R. Vanderbeek
Real Estate
2025 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Northeast Consumer Forum
2025
54 minutes 17 seconds
Free
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Rising Above: Recent Trends and Transformations in Bankruptcy Appellate Cases

This panel will break down last year’s Supreme Court bankruptcy cases, notable circuit court of appeals decisions, and growing circuit splits, and will discuss how developments in bankruptcy appellate law have impacted bankruptcy practice.
Hon. Michael A. Fagone Mr. G. Eric Brunstad Christopher Hampson
Bankruptcy Litigation
2025 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Northeast Consumer Forum
2025
1 hour 19 minutes 16 seconds
Free
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Leases - Business Track

In today’s volatile commercial real estate market, the intersection of lease law and bankruptcy is more complex than ever. This panel dives into the real-world challenges landlords and tenants face when bankruptcy hits, using recent high-profile cases — including WeWork and a wave of "Chapter 22" retail filings — to examine the growing tensions among market realities, restructuring costs and the Bankruptcy Code.
Hon. Heather Zubke Cooper Ms. Jennifer V. Doran Michael J. Goldberg
Executory Contracts/Leases
2025 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Northeast Consumer Forum
2025
1 hour 11 minutes 2 seconds
Free
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Tax Pitfalls: Considerations for the Prudent Practitioner - Consumer Track

This panel canvasses practical tax-related considerations for consumer attorneys to help you avoid common pitfalls, including the impact of tax issues on the timing of filing, dischargeability, asset administration and exemptions; a survey of trust fund taxes, what they are, how they differ across the states, and what they mean for individual liability; the responsibilities of chapter 13 debtors from a tax perspective; and negotiating with taxing authorities.
Christopher J. Panos Cheryl C. Deshaies, Esq. Joanna M. Kornafel Mr. Jeffrey T. Piampiano
Consumer Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Taxation
2025 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Northeast Consumer Forum
2025
1 hour 8 minutes 41 seconds
Free
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Nondischargeability Litigation: Advanced Trial Strategies and Considerations Following the Supreme Court’s Bartenwerfer Ruling

This panel will provide a general overview of dischargeability litigation under § 523 of the Bankruptcy Code, then delve into advanced litigation strategies derived from the panelists’ personal experiences in representing and adjudicating such matters. Understanding the far-reaching implications of the Supreme Court’s Bartenwerfer decision — allowing nondischargeable conduct to be imputed to debtors under applicable state law — will be the focal point of this panel’s discussion, which will highlight of a number of recent decisions applying Bartenwerfer to various dischargeability claims.
Family/Divorce Issues Discharge/Dischargeability Consumer Bankruptcy
2025 Central States Bankruptcy Workshop
2025
1 hour 11 minutes 23 seconds
Free
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Health Care Bankruptcies

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Health care bankruptcies present unique legal, operational and regulatory challenges that require specialized strategies and coordination. This session examines recent high-profile health care bankruptcy cases and will analyze the factors driving financial distress in hospitals, senior care facilities and other medical providers. The panelists explore such issues as patient care continuity, treatment of Medicare and Medicaid claims, the role of governmental regulators, and the impact of health care-specific rules on restructuring efforts. Whether representing debtors, creditors or other stakeholders, practitioners will gain insights into navigating the complexities of insolvency in the health care sector.
Janet E. Bostwick Ms. Cynthia Romano Ms. Adrienne K. Walker Aaron M. Williams
Health Care
2025 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Northeast Consumer Forum
2025
1 hour 15 minutes 51 seconds
Free
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Generative AI and the Restructuring Professional: Practical Uses, Ethical Risks, and How Not to Get Sued by Skynet

As generative AI becomes part of the bankruptcy and restructuring toolbox, professionals face exciting opportunities — and serious obligations. This interactive panel will dive into real-world uses of AI tools, best practices for effective prompting, and the ethical rules you really don’t want to break. The panelists will include live demonstrations and audience Q&A, and discuss how courts and clients are responding to this fast-changing landscape.
Telecom/Tech Practice and Procedure Ethics No CLE
2025 Central States Bankruptcy Workshop
2025
1 hour 20 minutes 42 seconds
Free
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Mountainside Chat: Economic Update

Join us for an engaging and informative conversation on the current economic landscape and its impact on bankruptcy filings nationwide. This informal discussion covers recent trends in consumer and business bankruptcy, macroeconomic indicators influencing case volumes, and the broader implications for courts, practitioners and policymakers. With perspectives grounded in both judicial experience and economic research, this session provides a unique look at how data and real-world developments intersect in the bankruptcy system.
Hon. Bruce A. Harwood
2025 Northeast Bankruptcy Conference & Northeast Consumer Forum
2025
1 hour 2 minutes 16 seconds
Free
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Limited Liability Company Debtor Cases

The attributes of the limited liability company form that are considered favorable by clients and advisers alike can present distinctive challenges in chapter 11. This panel will delve into those challenges and relevant case law developments in the context of a hypothetical transaction. The panelists will provide their valuable insights on relevant current topics and issues, such as the LLC’s authority to file a chapter 11 case, fiduciary duties and duty waivers, derivative standing, and tax implications for LLC stakeholders. Attendees can anticipate receiving actionable analyses to apply in future cases, whether preparing for a chapter 11 case, advising a committee or structuring a transaction.
Business Reorganization Corporate Governance
2025 Central States Bankruptcy Workshop
2025
1 hour 11 minutes 34 seconds
Free
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Don’t Get "Whacked" by These § 365 Lease Issues: The Necessary Tools to Bring to Your Next "Sitdown"

This session will go beyond the black-letter law of § 365 with a "landlord mafia boss" to discuss practical and timely topics concerning how to best serve your client in post-petition lease negotiations during a post-petition § 363(b) sale process. This panelists will discuss cutting-edge issues and real-life experiences associated with real property and personal property leases from some of the most significant cases over the past several years, including Yellow, Red Lobster, GNC and Big Lots. Attendees can expect to be able to implement these lease strategies in cases of all sizes on behalf of debtors, landlords and other interested third parties.
Executory Contracts/Leases
2025 Central States Bankruptcy Workshop
2025
1 hour 11 minutes 40 seconds
Free
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