Bankruptcy Litigation Committee

What really happens when the Federal Rules of Evidence collide with the practical realities of bankruptcy court? Too often, practitioners raise objections that sound right but fail to move the needle with bankruptcy judges. Others overlook evidentiary opportunities that could have made or broken their client’s position. In this lively and highly practical 75-minute program, seasoned bankruptcy litigators will unpack how evidence is actually admitted, challenged and weighed in contested matters, adversary proceedings and other bankruptcy hearings — and why relying on “trial court instincts” can sometimes cost you the case.This webinar will cut through the myths and focus on what works — and what doesn’t — in the unique procedural and evidentiary environment of bankruptcy litigation. Whether you represent debtors, creditors, trustees or other parties in interest, the panelists will help you sharpen your courtroom instincts and litigate more effectively in bankruptcy court. You’ll gain a stronger understanding of how to use the Rules of Evidence as both a sword and a shield — and how to avoid the common traps that can turn a winning case into a losing one.

Hosted by the Bankruptcy Litigation and Commercial Fraud Committees. This interactive session will take a practical approach to exploring best practices in bankruptcy litigation, with a particular emphasis on fraud-related claims. Using hypothetical fact patterns, the panelists will guide attendees through key phases of contested litigation — from the initial investigation and assessment of potential claims to courtroom strategy and trial execution. Topics will include evaluating causes of action and defenses, drafting effective complaints, managing motion practice and employing persuasive techniques in the courtroom, including opening statements, witness examinations and evidence presentation. Whether dealing with traditional bankruptcy disputes or complex fraud allegations, attendees will gain valuable insights into prosecuting and defending litigation in the bankruptcy context.

Hosted by ABI's Bankruptcy Litigation Committee It’s been six years since ABI released the Second Edition of ABI's Quick Evidence Handbook. Join us for a reunion of some of the handbook’s authors to discuss developments in evidence law, and how issues discussed in the handbook have played out in practice.

Hosted by ABI's Bankruptcy Litigation Committee The panelists will discuss the pros and cons of seeking the appointment of a Chapter 11 trustee, effective strategies to prosecute and defend motions to appoint a trustee, and the current state of the case law surrounding such motions.

"Hosted by the Asset Sales and Bankruptcy Litigation Committees This panel will discuss the most cautionary of tales in the asset sales realm, most notably Neiman Marcus (collusion), and regulatory and ownership issues that arise in asset sales that can lead to litigation.