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PRESENTED BY THE UNSECURED TRADE CREDITORS AND BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION COMMITTEES Understanding the latest in 503(b)(9) claims is a must for any practitioner. Debtor-side attorneys need to appreciate the implications that 503(b)(9) claims may have on their case strategy. Conversely, in order for creditor-side attorneys to maximize recoveries, they must likewise understand what constitutes a 503(b)(9) claim and when they may be asserted both offensively and defensively. This panel will explore the latest hot-button legal issues and the recent trends in 503(b)(9) procedures. Attendees will come away with practical guidance and tips in dealing with 503(b)(9) claims. *ABI will seek 1.25 or 1.50 of general CLE credit in 60-minute-hour states and 1.5 hours of credit in 50-minute-hour states. CLE-Approved States: ABI’s live webinars and teleconferences ordinarily receive CLE credit in AL, CA, DE, GA, IL, MN, NE, NH, NJ, NY (approved jurisdiction policy), PA, TN and TX. ABI will obtain approval in additional states. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state, which may not be determined prior to the program.

PRESENTED BY THE BUSINESS REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE This webinar will address the increasingly significant topic of how to maximize the value of customer data and intellectual property in chapter 11 cases. In particular, the panelists will address the importance of adding intellectual property and customer data to a company’s pre-bankruptcy “checklist,” value maximization best practices, the role of consumer privacy ombudsmen and governmental entities in connection with sales under Section 363, and potential privacy and other pitfalls faced by debtors in chapter 11 cases. *ABI will seek 1.25 or 1.50 of general CLE credit in 60-minute-hour states and 1.5 hours of credit in 50-minute-hour states. CLE-Approved States: ABI’s live webinars and teleconferences ordinarily receive CLE credit in AL, CA, DE, GA, IL, MN, NE, NH, NJ, NY (approved jurisdiction policy), PA, TN and TX. ABI will obtain approval in additional states. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state, which may not be determined prior to the program. CLE is available for pre-sale only and will not be available post-webinar.

PRESENTED BY THE CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY COMMITTEE Effective December 1, 2015, most official bankruptcy forms were updated and reformatted. On November 16th, the Consumer Bankruptcy Committee hosted a webinar that introduced and discussed many of the pending changes to the forms. The committee is now hosting a follow up webinar where speakers will discuss B 410, the proof of claim form; and B 410 - A, the supplement for a secured claim in a debtor’s residence. Reviews of these changes, from both practitioners and trustees, have been very mixed since their release – and now we want to hear from you! Not only will this webinar allow speakers to discuss pros and cons of these two new forms, but attendees will have ample time to answer polls, ask their own questions, and provide feedback. *ABI will seek 1.25 or 1.50 of general CLE credit in 60-minute-hour states and 1.5 hours of credit in 50-minute-hour states. CLE-Approved States: ABI’s live webinars and teleconferences ordinarily receive CLE credit in AL, CA, DE, GA, IL, MN, NE, NH, NJ, NY (approved jurisdiction policy), PA, TN and TX. ABI will obtain approval in additional states. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state, which may not be determined prior to the program. CLE is available for pre-sale only and will not be available post-webinar.

From selection of the right forensic accountant all the way through trial, the interaction between lawyers and forensic accountants can make or break a case. This webinar will discuss the practical considerations and dynamics between the two types of professionals during all phases of a case. Defining their roles in the midst of the ever-changing needs of a case can be challenging, and lawyers and forensics accountants must work side by side in detecting and proving fraud. The speakers will address issues arising in the relationship between lawyers and forensic accountants during the discovery process and the settlement process, in preparing the expert witness, and ultimately in collaborating yet maintaining their separate roles at trial. ABI will seek 1.5 hours of general CLE credit in 60-minute-hour states and 1.5 hours of credit in 50-minute-hour states. CLE-Approved States: ABI’s live webinars and teleconferences ordinarily receive CLE credit in AL, CA, DE, GA, IL, MN, NE, NH, NJ, NY (approved jurisdiction policy), PA, TN and TX. ABI will obtain approval in additional states. ABI does not seek direct accreditation of live webinars in KS. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state, which may not be determined prior to the program.

HOSTED BY: HEALTH CARE AND SECURED CREDIT COMMITTEES The restructuring of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) has increased in recent years. CCRCs provide senior citizens with a continuum of care, comprised of independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing. Residents pay an upfront entrance fee, which often is 75%-90% refundable, and a monthly maintenance fee. The need to repay entrance fees with funds from entrance fees paid by subsequent residents makes CCRCs particularly susceptible to variances in occupancy, and the upfront payment of entrance fees exposes CCRCs to rising health care costs. CCRC bankruptcies are further complicated by the need to ensure quality care for current residents and the oversight of the state attorney general’s office and other regulatory authorities. This webinar will explore these issues and other potential pitfalls of CCRC bankruptcies. var code1 = false; var code2 = false; var code3 = false; jwplayer('mediaspace1').setup({ 'flashplayer': '/sites/default/files/jwplayer/player.swf', 'file': 'https://s3.amazonaws.com/abi-sessions/2016/ABI_Live/LIVE16_RES_RestructuringCCRC_720.mp4', 'controlbar': 'bottom', events: { onTime: function(event) { if (event.position >= 1200 && code1==false) { this.pause(); alert('Save CLE Code: 96514'); this.play(); code1 = true; } if (event.position >= 2400 && code2==false) { this.pause(); alert('Save CLE Code: 40172'); this.play(); code2 = true; } duration = jwplayer().getDuration(); if(duration > 4199){ if (event.position >= 4200 && code3==false) { this.pause(); alert('Save CLE Code: 58713'); this.play(); code3 = true; } } } } });

This is the second of three webinars stemming from ABI's recently published book Fraud and Forensics: Piercing Through the Deception in a Commercial Fraud Case. Each webinar takes an in-depth look at areas of specialty, challenge and reward for forensic accountants and the professionals who work with them in commercial fraud cases. The third webinar will be: FRAUD AND FORENSICS: THE LAWYER AND FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT WORKING TOGETHER - JANUARY TBD This webinar will focus on the role of the forensic accountant as an expert in a commercial fraud case. Featuring two authors of the recently published book Fraud and Forensics: Piercing Through the Deception in a Commercial Fraud Case, the presentation will offer tips for both the forensic accountant and the lawyer for writing an effective expert report. Listen also to a retired bankruptcy judge explain what the trier of fact wants to hear in expert testimony and how to deliver persuasive testimony.

It's become increasingly popular for businesses, developers and project sponsors to take advantage of specialized tax credit programs at the federal and state levels designed to incentivize investment in affordable housing, low-income communities and historic preservation. Bankruptcy and workout professionals should have a basic understanding of these tax credit programs and the unique issues that can arise in workouts and bankruptcies involving projects financed through the use of tax credits. This webinar will cover: 1)Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC); 2)New Market Tax Credit (NMTC); 3)Historic Tax Credit (HTC) programs; 4)And will explore some of the unique issues and challenges that arise in workouts and bankruptcies involving projects financed through such programs. ABI will seek 1.5 hours of general CLE credit in 60-minute-hour states and 1.75 hours of credit in 50-minute-hour states. CLE-Approved States: ABI’s live webinars and teleconferences ordinarily receive CLE credit in AL, CA, DE, GA, IL, MN, NE, NH, NJ, NY (approved jurisdiction policy), PA, TN and TX. ABI will obtain approval in additional states. ABI does not seek direct accreditation of live webinars in KS and OH. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state, which may not be determined prior to the program.

“Most official bankruptcy forms will be replaced with substantially revised, reformatted and renumbered versions effective December 1, 2015.” – U.S. Courts These new forms are part of a forms modernization project that was begun by the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules in 2008. Among other things, the new forms introduce different versions of case opening forms for individual debtors and non-individual debtors. The new forms are easier for debtors to understand and complete and are designed to work with scheduled enhancements to the federal courts’ case opening and electronic case management system. Join members of the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules, as well as a software expert from Stratus BK, to learn about the new forms.

This is the first of three webinars stemming from ABI's recently published book Fraud and Forensics: Piercing Through the Deception in a Commercial Fraud Case. Each webinar takes an in-depth look at areas of specialty, challenge and reward for forensic accountants and the professionals who work with them in commercial fraud cases. The second and third webinars will be: FRAUD AND FORENSICS: THE EXPERT WITNESS IN A COMMERCIAL FRAUD CASE - DECEMBER 9, 2015, 1:30 - 2:45 PM ET FRAUD AND FORENSICS: THE LAWYER AND FORENSIC ACCOUNTANT WORKING TOGETHER - JANUARY TBD This webinar will highlight important aspects of the investigation phase of a commercial fraud case from the perspective of a forensic accountant. Featuring three authors of the recently published Fraud and Forensics: Piercing the Deception in a Commercial Fraud Case, the presentation will cover different types of commercial fraud and how to detect it, along with the investigative techniques necessary to leverage witness information and the cache of data available on social media outlets. The panelists will also discuss cash-flow analysis, data-collection techniques, and methodologies for creating a database.

G. Eric Brunstad, Jr. (Dechert) and Dylan Trache (Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP) will discuss the Supreme Court’s ASARCO opinion, the practical impact of the opinion on your practice, and developing case law and arguments to be made in defending your fees. Is there a "work-around" where the retention agreement legally permits professionals to be compensated for defending fee awards? ABI will seek 1.25 hours of general CLE credit in 60-minute-hour states and 1.5 hours of credit in 50-minute-hour states. CLE-Approved States: ABI’s live webinars and teleconferences ordinarily receive CLE credit in AL, CA, DE, GA, IL, MN, NE, NH, NJ, NY (approved jurisdiction policy), PA, TN and TX. ABI will obtain approval in additional states. Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state, which may not be determined prior to the program.