Is Mediation the Antidote for Health Care Disputes?
Hosted by the Mediation and Health Care Committees
Rights Offering Introduction and Overview
This panel will provide an overview of rights offerings and issues that frequently arise, including limitations under the securities laws as to which creditors can participate, what happens to those creditors who cannot participate, what is a backstop party, who has the right to participate in the backstop, how backstop parties are compensated, and the limitations on the use of § 1145 in connection with rights offerings and any securities subscribed for in rights offerings.
Power Industry: What’s Next?
In recent history, nuclear and coal power have been under attack while gas and renewables have been thriving. Has that now changed? Disruptions to this industry, and the related bankruptcies, seem to be one of the few certainties. Join our experts as they discuss the future power-industry issues that you are likely to encounter.
A Primer on the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act: Substance, Implementation and Legal Interpretation
Hosted by the Legislation and Commercial Fraud Committees.
Demystification of Executory Contracts in Bankruptcy
Hear Judge Harner interview the leading bankruptcy scholar on executory contracts, Prof. Jay Westbrook, as he explains and “demystifies” them.
Comparison of Asset Sales Under § 363 and Asset Sales Pursuant to a Plan of Reorganization
Hosted by the Asset Sales and Secured Credit Committees
Why Foreign Companies Are Filing Under U.S. Chapter 11
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.
Best Practices in Settlements After Jevic
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.