Financing Our Future: Treatment of Student Loan Debt
Student loan debt has created a significant and growing national economic crisis. This panel will explore dischargeability issues and also discuss how student loan debt affects all of us – even those without student loans to pay off
What Does the Future Hold? Crystal Ball Readings on Economic and Legislative Drivers of Chapter 11’s Fate
This panel will provide a retrospective and prospective discussion of the economic and legislative factors that impact chapter 11 filings, as well as insight on industry trends and hot areas for restructuring services.
Ben Franklin once remarked that “creditors have much better memories than debtors.”
Ethics: You’re Outta There! Avoiding Disqualification Landmines
This panel will cover disclosure obligations, disinterestedness standards and avoiding disgorgement.
To Mediate or Not, That Is the Quest?
Experienced mediators will discuss this popular alternative dispute resolution device, including how best to prepare for mediation, the benefits of mediation, whether it is suitable for all disputes in bankruptcy, different styles employed by mediators, and perhaps a few war stories.
Reading Between the Lines: Writing-Based Focus (Drafting Agreements)
This panel will focus on planning and drafting agreements, best practices, avoiding common pitfalls, and successful strategies and approaches.
Snake Eyes: Casino Bankruptcies
This panel will discuss key restructuring issues in the gaming industry as geographic expansion continues to pressure regional, destination and tribal casinos.
Where’s My Expert? Deposing, Qualifying and Examining a Financial Expert Witness Regarding Opinions on Solvency, Reasonably Equivalent Value and Plan Feasibility
This panel will cover deposing, qualifying and examining a financial expert witness regarding their opinions on solvency, reasonably equivalent value and plan feasibility.
Trustworthy Claims: Developments (such as Bellingham) on What Claims a Trustee May or May Not Bring
Join our panel of expert estate counsel, trustees and insurance counsel as they discuss issues related to standing, safe harbors, in pari delicto and other complications that insurers and defendants use to frustrate the pursuit causes of action by Trustees
Keeping Up with the Supremes: Supreme Court Update
This panel will focus on the possible consequences of ASARCO, Wellness, and Bank of America v. Caulkett