In order to confirm a plan under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor must satisfy the requirements of 11 U.S.C.
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Under § 506(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code, a secured creditor’s claim is secured only to the extent of the collateral’s value. Any amount over that value is bifurcated into a separate unsecured claim [1].
We are closing to books on an eventful 2023 and looking forward to a busy 2024. Between the travails of FTX and the numerous lesser frauds, the expertise of our members is in constant demand. This coming year, we plan to host webinars and committee video calls, which will resemble webinars but will be interactive.
The Supreme Court may have expanded the types of debts that are exempt from discharge under § 523 of the Code. In Bartenwerfer v. Buckley [1], the Court held that § 523 bars the discharge of a debt arising from fraud committed by the debtor’s business partner.
We can hardly believe that 2023 is coming to an end.
Due process is a fundamental right, reiterated in the foundational documents of the U.S. [2] All lawyers are taught and tested on the requirements of due process, both in a procedural and substantive context.
On April 17, 2023, the Fifth Circuit issued a decision that demonstrated considerable deference to the bankruptcy court’s determination that a senior lender affiliated with the debtor remained a “good faith purchaser” when submitting a credit bid to purchase the debtor’s real property. [2]
In the realm of digital finance, economics and behavior, a peculiar phenomenon has emerged — one that stirs emotions, challenges conventions, and sometimes leaves us questioning the sanity of it all. For far too long, it seems, emperors with no clothes have danced their deceptive jig before a diverse audience, from seasoned investors to hopeful novices.
Intellectual property (IP) is a type of intangible asset held by businesses. It includes trademarks, patents, copyrights and more. Compared to tangible assets, identifying and calculating the value of intangible assets can be much more complex. When properly identified and valued, these assets help in creating or maintaining corporate value.
When a deadline falls on a weekend or a holiday, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6 (and its analogues Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 9006 and Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 26) does not apply if the deadline is not calculated. In other words, if the court order states the deadline as a specific date, that date is the deadline, and it does not matter if it falls on a holiday.
Sat, 2022-04-30
The senior living sector, already stressed prior to the pandemic, has been upended by COVID-19. This panel will discuss the effects that COVID-19 has had on operational and financial performance, business models past and future, and the real estate valuations of senior living facilities. The panel will also identify what in-court and out-of-court alternatives exist, and will highlight adaptive reuse opportunities for owners and operators of these facilities.
Sat, 2022-04-30
In today’s bankruptcy world, most major cases involve at least one pre-petition class action. This panel will focus on the distinction between mass tort claims and other types of class actions, recent case law addressing the proper procedures for asserting class claims, the allowance of class claims and compensation of class counsel, and the final resolutions of class claims, either by way of settlement or pursuant to plans. Other cutting-edge issues surrounding class claims also will be discussed.
Fri, 2022-04-29
This panel will focus on covering lenders’ perspectives on chapter 11 strategy and options, such as note sales, out-of-court restructurings or formal bankruptcy sales, and will discuss lenders’ and borrowers’ perspectives on regulatory challenges and procedural issues, such as anti-trust and environmental concerns, that are sometimes raised during a bankruptcy case, as well as issues with § 363 sales, DIP milestones and restructuring support agreements.
Wed, 2021-09-01
Three cryptocurrency industry experts — a lawyer, a technical consultant and an investment banker — will cover the complexity of valuing cryptocurrency and provide their expert views on the cryptomarket’s volatility, both currently and going forward. The presenters will also offer their insights into the adoption of cryptocurrency in the U.S. and globally, and will address regulatory changes in banking as they relate to cryptocurrencies.
Tue, 2020-01-28
Marijuana-related businesses are being denied access to bankruptcy relief in all but a tiny handful of cases. This webinar will discuss prospects for success in bankruptcy court, available alternative methods of affording relief to troubled cannabis businesses, and possibilities for changes in the regulatory climate.
Thu, 2020-01-23
This webinar will discuss how new Bankruptcy Student Loan Management Programs are helping debtors solve their student loan issues. The webinar will cover the issues affecting debtors and their student loans as well as the solutions and tools the courts are implementing.
Tue, 2020-01-14
The webinar panel, comprised of bankruptcy lawyers, a panel bankruptcy trustee and a financial advisor, will delve into what occurs when an individual debtor files bankruptcy and fails to properly disclose their assets. The discussion will include methods of investigating and discovering hidden assets and the means by which a trustee can successfully recover the assets for the bankruptcy estate. The panel will also address defenses that a debtor may raise, including exemptions, tenants by the entirety, or business assets transferred to trusts.
Tue, 2019-11-12
Panelists will discuss ethical issues relating to due diligence and debtor and creditor actions online as well as practice pointers for engaging in social media.
Thu, 2019-10-17
There have been a number of recent bankruptcy filings by large and high profile healthcare providers, such as the filings of Verity Health System of California, Inc., in Los Angeles (the second largest hospital bankruptcy case in American history), Hospital Acquisition LLC and 25 related debtors d/b/a Promise Health and American Academic Health System (Hahnemann University Hospital and St. Christopher Hospital in Philadelphia) in Wilmington, Delaware, and Astria Health in Yakima, Washington.
Thu, 2019-10-10
We will take a deeper dive into some of the more interesting and unique local rules that practitioners should be aware of when completing assets sales in various districts. The panelists will also discuss the need for local rules, differences across jurisdictions, and the process for revisions and implementation.