Illinois

This panel will update attendees on the latest trends in recent chapter 15 cases and cross-border restructurings, identifying key legal principles, emerging patterns in judicial decision-making, and the broader implications these cases have for international insolvency practices.

Hosted by Commercial Fraud & Ethics and Professional Compensation Committees

This session will provide an overview of recent high-profile cases, including those of FTX, Kenneth Chesebro, Rudy Giuliani and Judge David R. Jones, and discuss the ethical issues raised, including the limits of advocacy, responsibility of the profession, duty of candor and truthfulness, prohibition on assisting in criminal activity, and the duty to report professional misconduct.

This panel will provide an in-depth examination of the claims-allowance process in bankruptcy, focusing on the latest developments and contentious issues that are shaping this critical area of practice. As bankruptcy courts continue to address complex claims-related disputes, understanding the nuances of standing, timing and calculations has become more important than ever for practitioners.

Hosted by Bankruptcy Litigation & Real Estate Committees

Fraud is an ever-present concern in bankruptcy cases, manifesting in various forms from False Claims Act violations to Ponzi schemes. This panel will provide practical tips and strategies for identifying, addressing and litigating fraud in the bankruptcy context.

With the increasing role of private capital (debt and/or equity) in health care businesses, from hospitals to specialty practices, the financial pressures, challenging payor reimbursement rates and regulatory environment have led to a growing number of restructurings and bankruptcies in this sector.