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Hear Judge Harner interview the leading bankruptcy scholar on executory contracts, Prof. Jay Westbrook, as he explains and “demystifies” them.

Hosted by the Asset Sales and Secured Credit Committees

This panel will explore the reasons why the U.S. is so frequently selected by foreign debtors and will focus on jurisdictional issues, the extent of the automatic stay and the ability to bind non-U.S. creditors. The panelists will examine such recent cases as Abengoa, CHC Group and foreign shipping companies.

The Supreme Court’s opinion in Jevic limited the options available to effectuate settlements, particularly over the objection of impacted parties. This panel will discuss creative approaches to implementing settlements and disposing of cases, with a special focus on cases where objecting parties are seeking to prevent settlement.

Join the panelists as these experts from across the country debate which bankruptcy decision was the most important of all time!

Hosted by the Asset Sales Committee This webinar will provide an overview of key provisions to be included in Section 363 asset sale orders. Speakers will cover both a basic introduction to the topic, as well as an advanced discussion on issues such as “highest and best offers” and limitations on free and clear orders. The elements discussed will be relevant to various constituents including buyers, debtors and other parties in interest.

Hosted by the Young and New Members Committee This webinar will examine the impact the ASARCO decision has had on disputes regarding fee applications. The speakers will analyze bankruptcy court opinions that have applied ASARCO’s principles, and then discuss remaining open issues, trends, and practice points.

Secured lenders work with debtors and committees in large chapter 11 cases to modify the environment in which the chapter 11 estate proceeds. This panel will examine the contemporary attributes of negotiated modifications and accommodations in connection with cash-collateral stipulations, DIP financing agreements, bidding procedure orders and chapter 11 plans. The panel will also consider whether any of the typical compromises are questionable in light of decisions, such as Jevic, that challenge the ability of courts and constituents to modify the structure of the chapter 11 playing field.

Hosted by the Unsecured Trade Creditors Committee The speakers for this webinar will discuss creative plan provisions, confirmation issues, and other tactics used to ‘stack the deck’. In addition, the panel will discuss gerrymandering, vote incentivization schemes, drop dead provisions and golden shares, and whether or not these schemes constitute creative lawyer or a contortion of the Code.

Hosted by the Technology & IP Committee The use of technology in courtrooms is developing at a rapid pace. This webinar will offer the insight into the many ways in which technology may be used in bankruptcy cases. In particular, the webinar will include discussions regarding the various requirements in differing jurisdictions (both domestic and international in both Ch. 11 and Ch. 15) and offer the perspective of Judge Drain regarding how practitioners may use technology to improve their presentation in the courtroom.