Admissibility of Electronic Evidence at Trial
This session will feature a mock trial of a fraudulent-transfer case demonstrating email, Facebook, Instagram, smartphone, messaging and metadata issues.
Everything You Need to Know About Attorneys’ Fees and Sanctions in Bankruptcy
This panel will discuss attorneys’ fee and sanction topics, including involuntary-proceeding issues.
Business Bankruptcy Legal Update
This session features a panel discussion of recent developments in commercial cases involving insurance, trademark, WARN Act and marijuana issues.
Consumer Bankruptcy Legal Update
This panel will discuss recent developments in consumer cases involving family law, consumer protection and student loan issues.
Advanced Technology for the Bankruptcy Professional
This session is for attorneys who are moderately proficient in the use of technology.
ABI Talks: Impact on Bankruptcy Practice of Five Recent Supreme Court Decisions or Pending Decisions
Based on the incredibly popular “TED Talks” format, these ABI Talks will address the impact that five recent Supreme Court decisions (in some cases, pending decisions) have or will have on bankruptcy practice.
Bankruptcy Practice Is Constantly Changing
This session features a panel discussion covering new legislation (Small Business Reorganization Act, HAVEN Act, Family Farmer Reorganization Act, new Rules, new Procedures and new Administrative Orders), as well as proposed changes to PACER and operating programs for electronic filing.
Pro Bono Work for Consumer Clients
This learn-in session will prepare attorneys, particularly business bankruptcy lawyers, for dealing with insolvent pro se consumer debtors or defendants.
Mental Health and Mindfulness in Restructuring Matters
A presentation on wellness, performance enhancement and mindfulness in your practice.
The Continued Use of Blocking Directors and Managers in Bankruptcy-Related Transactions
This panel will explore the efforts being taken to use blocking provisions in corporate and company organizational documents to limit the possibility of a bankruptcy filing, and will discuss the importance of independent board members in various transactions throughout the duration of a chapter 11 case and financial distress.