Bankruptcy Litigation

Law Firm Bankruptcies and Certain Issues that Have Arisen in Them, Including the WARN Act and Recent Case Law

Professional Development Track: The Dos and Don’ts of Discovery in the Bankruptcy World This panel will explore effective strategies for navigating the world of discovery in bankruptcy cases. Topics will include effective use of 2004 examinations, document subpoenas and deposition testimony, as well as other issues.

Financial Advisors Track: How to Be a Successful Expert

Litigation claims are often the most valuable estate assets especially in our growing trend toward liquidating cases. This panel will explore litigation trends, strategies and alternative theories of recovery reflective of the need to focus on litigation in the absence of traditional reorganization. Pick up some helpful trial tips and practice pointers ranging from identifying causes of action, choosing your jurisdiction, engaging professionals, preparing experts and readying yourself for trial.

The key elements to trying contested matters are planning, writing effective pleadings, knowing rules of evidence, knowing when to use expert testimony and having a strong oral argument. The techniques, among others, are discussed in this panel.

This panel will discuss valuation, motion to lift stay, objections to claim and adversaries.