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This panel will address recent case developments in fraudulent transfer and preference law, and their practical implications for practitioners. The discussion will include whether and how to advise clients preparing for bankruptcy with an eye toward fraudulent transfer and preference issues, and whether and how to recover on and monetize these actions during bankruptcy.

Panelists from around the Central States region will discuss the current status of receiverships in their states, with a specific focus on cannabis cases.

The panelists and the audience will discuss the fundamentals of mediation and risk assessment, focusing on key skills that can increase the effectiveness of their mediations. This session will cover best practices for mediators to maximize their chances for successful mediations, common pitfalls in assessing your client’s risk and how to overcome them, and the importance of confidentiality in mediation.

This panel will discuss the current (post-COVID) landscape of retail and franchise cases, as well as pre-filing issues, first-day issues, post-filing “right-sizing” and § 363 sale issues.

Following a brief introduction into the modern-day Wild, Wild West of currency that is crypto, this panel will discuss the rise in crypto bankruptcy filings, the unique issues and challenges of crypto bankruptcies, and the future of crypto.

Using case law examples, this panel will discuss various aspects of subchapter V in the three years since it became law. Topics will include § 523 and non-individual debtors, whether the minimum required information (e.g., cash flow, tax returns, MORs) is enough to allow creditors to make informed decisions, the role of the subchapter V trustee, the U.S. Trustee guidelines for subchapter V trustees and whether they broaden the role beyond what is set forth in 11 U.S.C. § 1183, what happens when the subchapter V trustee’s role becomes burdensome on small business debtors, and the issues on which a subchapter V trustee has standing to appear before the court.

There is no crystal ball into 2023 and beyond. In just the last three years, we have experienced a global pandemic, an active European war, raging inflation and a series of massive interest rate increases. The effects from these events have reverberated throughout the insolvency industry. The ABI New York City Bankruptcy Conference, one of ABI’s largest and most prestigious events — and one of the most significant gatherings of insolvency and restructuring professionals in the New York metro area — is the place to hear from the best and learn practical techniques and tips for meeting the challenges of today’s evolving insolvency landscape. Participating in this advanced-level educational forum, designed especially for experienced insolvency professionals, will provide you with invaluable opportunities to connect with the industry’s leading experts. Its expanded workshop format — each of the six concurrent breakout sessions will be presented twice with different panelists, offering attendees expanded points of view on the same topics — allows for spirited exchanges between panelists and attendees, and lets you customize your learning experience. Sample up to four concurrent sessions, or dig deeper into two concentrated subjects!