Small Business

This panel will discuss challenges faced by bankruptcy practitioners in subchapter V cases, including unique eligibility issues, effects of conversions, subchapter V trustee powers and obligations, among other developing topics and recent case law updates. The panelists also will discuss the strategic differences and approaches to be considered by parties in interest in a subchapter V case.

Bankruptcy judges will discuss the most talked-about current events and controversial opinions in the insolvency world with ABI Editor-at-Large Bill Rochelle.

This panel will discuss case law related to subchapter V and § 523 nondischargeability, and how to navigate uncertainties in such cases.

This panel will discuss consensual vs. nonconsensual plans, disposable-income issues, real estate issues and getting paid.

This panel will feature discussions of subchapter V vs. chapter 13, and their corresponding unique elements and deadlines.

This session will provide a checklist of the topics to address with the management of a failing business in that first meeting with the client.

Featuring the perspectives of the debtor, creditor, subchapter V trustee and the bench, this session willconsider the life cycle of a small business reorganization. Beginning 30 days before the debtor files itspetition, continuing through the 90-day plan filing deadline and hurtling toward confirmation, the panelistswill discuss pre-bankruptcy planning and negotiation, debate eligibility and case-management issues,consider best practices for utilizing a subchapter V trustee throughout the case, and highlight tips and trapsof plan formulation, contested confirmation hearings and post-effective-date matters.

This panel will provide an overview of different types of equipment and common valuation methods forthem, various techniques and best practices for marketing equipment, and unique bankruptcy issues relatedto equipment.