2014

NO CLE - Anything but Absolute: The Evolution of the Absolute Priority Rule in Individual and Corporate Cases

This panel will explore recent developments with respect to the absolute priority rule using a fact pattern/role-playing approach focused on the “Old San Juan”, a mythical family-owned hotel in Puerto Rico.

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NO CLE - Domestic-Support Obligations; Applications to Retain Professionals and for Reimbursement of Fees

Years after the creation of the concept of domestic-support obligations, the panel will discuss how bankruptcy courts have interpreted this concept and how “alimony, maintenance and support” is a key element in BAPCPA cases. The presentation will also highlight the complex relationship between bankruptcy and domestic-relations law, and whether bankruptcy courts are bound by state courts’ determinations when issues of claim classification are raised.

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NO CLE - Chapter 15 Update

In addition to discussing the latest developments and cases under U.S. chapter 15, this panel will also focus on recent decisions dealing with the issues of the “center of main interest” (Fairfield Sentry), individual chapter 15 cases (Kemsley), intellectual property (think3, Inc.) and asset sales (Elpida Memory).

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NO CLE - Proposed National Chapter 13 Plan, Proof-of-Claim Issues and FRBP 3002.1

This panel will discuss the source and purpose of the National Chapter 13 Plan Form, explain the concerns surrounding the U.S. Supreme Court case of Espinosa, discuss the Bankruptcy Rules that will accompany the National Form, discuss and explain the National Form’s parts and the provisions contained therein, and cover what the practitioner must consider when the National Form becomes mandatory. The panel will also discuss relevant issues related to properly preparing and filing well-supported proofs of claims, including issues related to transferred and purchased claims.

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NO CLE - Treasure, or Fool’s Gold? Secured Transactions in the Caribbean and Revised Article 9

Cross-border financings almost always lie at the heart of cross-border insolvency cases, and holding an enforceable lien usually spells the difference between recovery and loss in such cases. This panel will focus on creating, perfecting and enforcing liens on assets held by Caribbean borrowers, as well as on the 2010 amendments to Article 9 of the U.S. Uniform Commercial Code that became effective in July.

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NO CLE - Ethics: The New World Order — A Comparison of Ethical Issues with Respect to Retention and Compensation of Restructuring Professionals in the U.S./Caribbean

In 2013, ABI issued its Final Report of the ABI National Ethics Task Force, and the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees set forth new guidelines for reviewing applications for compensation and reimbursement of expenses filed under § 330 of the Bankruptcy Code for attorneys in larger chapter 11 cases. In addition, the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas have experienced developments with respect to retention and compensation of attorneys. This panel will discuss the ethical implications of these developments.

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NO CLE - "Consumer Workshop IV: Cross-Country Skiing: Slogging through the Changing Landscape of the Mortgage Industry and Ethical Implications"

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NO CLE - Consumer Workshop III: The Luge: Negotiating the Turns through Commercial Chapter 13 Cases, Business Chapter 7 Cases and Hot Topics

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NO CLE - Consumer Workshop II: Snowboarding: Training Consumer Attorneys to Master the Halfpipe of Individual and Small Business Chapter 11 Cases

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NO CLE - Consumer Workshop I: Ice Dancing: Scoring a “10” with the Top 10 “Must Know” Cases for Consumer Attorneys

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