Great Debate: Chapter 11, Soup to Nuts — Hot Topics in Chapter 11 Cases
Six topical chapter 11 issues will be debated in a head-to-head format: (1) gifting; (2) classification; (3) Stern v. Marshall in the confirmation context; (4) Clear Channel sale issues; (5) assumption of debt; and (6) critical vendors. A panel of bankruptcy judges will ask questions and render decisions on each topic. Key issues that arise in the Ninth Circuit in connection with these topics will be emphasized.