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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have the potential to reshape the landscape of corporate restructurings and valuations by influencing the creation, protection, efficiencies and valuations of various asset classes. While AI presents opportunities for businesses to innovate, grow and protect their assets more effectively, it also brings new challenges and uncertainties that require careful consideration and adaptation. This panel discussion will address how AI might be used in corporate restructuring and valuation, and the potential benefits and risks.

Blockchain technology has the tech and business sectors abuzz. Legislators, regulators and the judiciary struggle to keep up with the breakneck pace of development. Much of the initial focus has been on Bitcoin, the virtual currency that was the first major blockchain-based application, but interest and activity by both industry and policymakers is quickly shifting toward broader uses of blockchains.

This panel will cover issues relating to the discharge of tax claims, objecting to tax claims and the utility of § 505, the consequences of not having tax returns on file as of the petition date, and other tax-related issues that impact debtors.

This panel will discuss (a) interactions with clients who have mental health problems, lying clients and unreasonable clients; and (b) spousal conflicts, joint individual and business case conflicts, conflicts that arise when changing firms, and multiple-owner business case conflicts.