Trends in Bankruptcy Litigation: A Roundtable Discussion with the Hon. Vincent Papalia and the Hon. Robert E. Gerber

ABA Section of Litigation
Bankruptcy & Insolvency Litigation Committee

Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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:
A Roundtable discussion concerning a number of important issues in recent bankruptcy cases, including Sears and the winning bidder’s settlement with the PBGC, the UCC’s objection to the sale in Sears and the Court’s rulings with respect to the sale, events precipitating the Windstream bankruptcy filing, and a legislative update on small business bankruptcies. The panel will also discuss the “resurrections” of failed retailers, with examples from Toys R Us, Gymboree, and Charlotte Russe.

This program is a must for bankruptcy litigators and other practitioners looking to stay on the cutting edge of practice.

Panelists:

• Hon. Vincent Papalia, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, District of New Jersey
• Hon. Robert E. Gerber, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge (retired), Southern District of New York
• Michael Klein, Special Counsel, Cooley, LLP, New York, New York
• Curtis Miller, Partner, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell, Wilmington, Delaware
• William S. Katchen, Esq., Law Offices of William S. Katchen, LLC, Florham Park, New Jersey (Moderator)

Committee Roundtables are a free member benefit that allow you to call in from anywhere to hear live audio programs on a host of topics, such as: the ramifications of a recent court case or legislation, developing a new practice area, trial tips, Q&A with a judge, creating personal marketing plans, coping with difficult opposing counsel, and balancing professional and personal life.

 

**Roundtables are not eligible for CLE Credit.

 

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