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A panel of judges will discuss hot topics including the latest developments regarding the absolute priority rule in individual cases, the Supreme Court's decision in RadLAX, developing jurisprudence in the aftermath of Stern v. Marshall and other topical issues.

A panel discussion of recent opinions, including In re Dynegy Holdings, Tribune and Heritage Highgate Inc., and their effect on examiner and plan confirmation issues.

Issues to be discussed include:
Examiner Issues including when directors and officers may be liable for restructuring, made especially relevant in In re Dynegy Holdings, and the Examiner's Report issued on March 9, 2012. Other cases to be discussed include Lyondell Chemical Co., Washington Mutual, Lehman Brothers.

Select Plan Confirmation Issues including:

The panelists will discuss the “nuts and bolts” of chapter 9, including who can seek relief under chapter 9, which sections of the Code apply, plan formation and plan confirmation. The balance of the program will focus on recent developments in the law resulting from the recent significant increase in chapter 9 cases, as well as a discussion of the current financial strains on states and municipalities that should result in a further increase in filings.