Business

Following the financial crisis, lending activities have been closely scrutinized by regulators, lawmakers and the courts. Debtors and bankruptcy trustees have actively pursued claims against commercial lenders. Learn firsthand about recent legal developments that impact commercial loan transactions and practical strategies for minimizing the risk of lender liability claims. Presented by ABI, TMA (Chesapeake), IWIRC (D.C./Maryland) and RMA (Potomac).

Business

Plenary Session

Is chapter 11 the optimal way to liquidate law firms? Jewel v. Boxer claims, drafting suggestions for releases of partners. Non CLE.

This panel will discuss the obstacles that debtors and creditors face when attempting to effectuate a sale of a debtor’s assets through a fast-track § 363 sale motion at the outset of a case. The discussion will include (a) the advantages and disadvantages, from both the debtor and creditor perspective, of selling a debtor’s assets through a motion as opposed to a plan, (b) limitations of “free and clear” relief, (c) valuation and marketing on a short timeframe, and (d) insider transactions.

No asset cases, not so fast. The treasure trove of invisible assets: avoidable transfers, fraud claims, clawbacks and other approaches to finding assets in assetless cases.

This panel includes practitioners and a distinguished bankruptcy judge who will survey current business bankruptcy developments, including a wide range of issues from bankruptcy courts’ jurisdiction, venue and constitutional authority to other practical issues affecting estate professionals, plan confirmation and enforcement, avoidance actions and other bankruptcy-related litigation.

This panel will address current developments and improvements in DIP financing, including incurring credit in the ordinary course, priming liens, fairness, adequate protection, loan fees, mootness and good faith.