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Westinghouse, a Truly International Chapter 11: From Atomic Start to Smashing Success in Only 363 Days

This panel will discuss (a) the strained relationship between the international parent and the subsidiary (including the fact that foreign operations were in different silos — i.e., there was no single C-suite per se); (b) the impact of the independent directors and the company's corporate governance best practices; (c) the international M&A process; (d) the unique (i.e., really unheard of) claims-trading activity that took place; and (e) the importance of timing (including a very difficult audit environment in the midst of an investigation).
NO CLE

Keynote Address: Europe's Future

Dr. Guérot is a dynamic thought leader. She makes the case for the transformation of the E.U. into a European republic where powers are decentralized and citizens have a greater say in how they are governed. CLE is not available for this free session.

From Non-Performing Loans to “Unlikely to Pay:” The Next Frontier

Do unfair trading practices (UTP) in Europe represent a new Gold Rush, and how will they impact the restructuring and turnaround market? In this panel, TMA professionals will discuss potential solutions for and the future of these practices.

Current Issues Involving Third-Party Releases

This panel will explore current topics of interest involving third-party releases, including issues regarding: "deemed consent" of releasing parties; the scope of third-party releases; and the impact of jurisdictional or constitutional limits on bankruptcy courts to approve non-consensual third-party releases.

Great Debates at Bankruptcy 2018: Views from the Bench

Resolved: Under Till v. SCS Credit Corp., a bankruptcy court is required to use a two-step approach to determine the cramdown interest rate, and must first determine whether there is an efficient market before it can use the formula approach. Resolved: A trademark licensee retains the right to use a debtor’s trademark post-rejection.