Uniform Commercial Code/Article 9

This panel will consist of four short "moot court/pro-con" presentations on current chapter 11 issues, with the Judge to be a “hot bench” and also give his insights at the conclusion of each segment.

“Proceed” With Caution: Navigating 11 U.S.C. § 552’s effect on prepetition security interests in proceeds of various assets

Chaos erupts when a bankruptcy case collides with different spheres of the law. Bankruptcy lawyers continuously have to consider other legal areas in the course of their practice. Your clients routinely seek your guidance because of legal problems arising from other legal matters, ranging from divorce to real estate to commercial litigation. This presentation will assist you in rendering proper legal advice.

In today’s marketplace, more and more thought is being given to pursuing state law remedies rather than commencing chapter 11 cases. This is especially true in the middle market. This panel will discuss the financial professional’s role and obligations in out-of-court restructuring solutions, including compositions, foreclosures, assignments for the benefit of creditors and asset sales.

A panel of experts will summarize and discuss the legal impact and practical implications of the Supreme Court’s 2012 decisions in Radlax and Hall. How does Radlax impact sale plans? Why does the Hall decision make asset sales more problematic and what is its broader impact? What do these cases tell us about how to brief and argue bankruptcy appeals? Hear ABI’s panel of experts’ insights into these significant cases.