Recent Developments in Bankruptcy Law
ABA Section of Litigation
Bankruptcy & Insolvency Litigation Committee
Friday, March 19 2021
10:00-11:00 AM PT | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MT |
12:00-1:00 PM CT | 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Program Description:
Tackle timely topics of bankruptcy and reorganization at this Roundtable discussion featuring illustrious bankruptcy practitioners of the benches and bars of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The Panelists will lead the program with lease issues in the time of COVID, exploring suspension of performance under 365 and the potential for tenant’s reprisal through force majeure clauses. Exploring ethical issues on committees, the Panel will examine the conflicts of interest and criminal activity in Neiman Marcus. Finally, the Panelists will discuss the push-and pull between the bankruptcy courts and regulatory agencies, specifically with regards to disputes with FERC that have arisen in many of the recent oil and gas bankruptcy cases.
Panelists:
- Hon. Rosemary Gambardella, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, District of New Jersey
- Hon. Ashely M. Chan, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Hon. Vincent F. Papalia, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, District of New Jersey
- Hon. Stacey L. Meisel, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, District of New Jersey
- Curtis S. Miller, Partner, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP, Wilmington, Delaware
- William S. Katchen, Esq., Law Offices of William S. Katchen, LLC (Moderator)