Tax and Bankruptcy: Just Like Peas and Carrots
Plenary Session
Rules Update
Luncheon Presentation: Sponsored by MorrisAnderson
Dangerous Curves Ahead: Ethics and Social Media
As social media gain a foothold in all communications, attorneys are using the platform for both business and personal use. The panel will identify the ethical dangers and professionalism concerns that are raised when attorneys use Facebook, LinkedIn, and other forms of social media. The panel will discuss, among other issues, ethics opinions from various jurisdictions dealing with social networking, the minimum standard of attorney “competence,” confidentiality, problems affecting the attorney-client privilege, using social media for investigations, locator platforms and other recent advancements, and best practices for social networking by attorneys.
Non CLE.
Individual Chapter 11s: They're Not Big 13s
When are they the right option? Absolute priority rule, conversion to and from chapter 7.
Non CLE.
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Law Firm Bankruptcies
Is chapter 11 the optimal way to liquidate law firms? Jewel v. Boxer claims, drafting suggestions for releases of partners.
Non CLE.
No Peace in the Valley: Labor Unrest
Recent cases on §§ 1113 and 1114, severance, pensions, executive compensation and WARN Act.
Non CLE.