Consumer Workshop IV - The Intersection Between Bankruptcy and Consumer Protection Laws
This panel will focus on the sale of discharged debts, the intersection between the Code and the FDCPA, the involvement of the CFPB in consumer cases, and more.
Consumer Workshop III - Nothing in This Life Is Certain Except Death, Taxes and Student Loan Debt
This panel will focus on recent trends in student loan dischargeability cases, including whether the Brunner standard should be revisited, and recent case law involving tax debts.
Consumer Workshop II: The Supreme Court and Consumer Bankruptcy: Unbundling Services and Fee Issues
This panel will focus on recent Supreme Court decisions impacting the consumer world, the unbundling of attorney services, and attorney compensation issues. Supreme Court decisions to be discussed include Wellness, Harris v. Viegelahn, Bank of America v. Caulkett, Baker Botts and Oglethorpe.
Maximizing Technology in the Courtroom and the Law Office
As the 21st century races forward, the use of technology is rapidly changing many aspects of the business and practice of law. This panel will discuss the latest developments in courtroom presentation technology and its use. It will also offer insights into the technologies that attorneys should understand for their practices and businesses.
Consumer Workshop I:Chapter 13 Hot Topics
This panel will discuss new issues arising post-BAPCPA regarding § 524 and mortgage payments, disclosure of post-confirmation income and assets, revesting of estate property, post-petition changes to assets, and others.
Controversial Valuation Issues in the Context of Financial Distress and Bankruptcy
There is divisiveness on several fronts in the valuation community. Splits exist among circuits and other venues. This panel will identify key controversial valuation issues that prevail among practitioners and the courts, and offer insights to understand the focal points of each controversy.
D&O and E&O Claims
When a company and/or its officers and directors are involved in or accused of pre-petition wrongdoing, one of the most important assets may be director and officer (D&O) liability insurance policies. Panelists will discuss issues related to D&O policies in bankruptcy, including legal and strategic issues to aid in maximizing this important asset for an estate.
Cash Collateral and Other Secured Creditor Issues
"This panel will explore the requirements for the use of cash collateral by agreement or court order, including adequate protection. The discussion will include other important issues for secured creditors, such as debtor-in-possession financing, collateral carve-outs to pay committee professionals, cramdown interest rates, and credit bidding in sales of collateral.
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