Antonin Scalia Law School Bankruptcy and Mass Torts: Examining the Economics, Purposes, and Structure of Bankruptcy Law in Light of Developments in Congress and the Courts

The panel discussion will include an analysis of case law developments, including the February 25, 2022 opinion in In Re LTL Management, LLC denying a motion to dismiss one such bankruptcy filing. In that February 25 opinion, U.S. Bankruptcy Chief Judge Michael B. Kaplan explained that “this Court has little trouble finding that the chapter…

Akin Gump’s Reflections and Insights: Ad Hoc Committees in Financial Restructurings

It has been said that ad hoc committees now rule the restructuring world. A number of factors often allow them to be more flexible and dynamic, and they can achieve quicker and better results when compared with traditional steering committees and/or official committees. Understanding the informal rules that govern these committees and knowing how to…

NCBJ discusses the NHL Coyotes bankruptcy (don’t miss this one!)

This lively panel discussion will provide an inside perspective from the presiding judge and representatives of the debtor and the stalking horse bidder in the highly contentious Chapter 11 case of the Phoenix Coyotes. The case involved legal matters of first impression implicating international issues in a time-sensitive environment.

TMA NYC Luncheon: Current Issues & Developing Trends in Chapter 11 Reorganizations

TMA NYC welcomes Judge Robert S. Drain of the Southern District of New York and Judges David R. Jones and Christopher M. Lopez from the Southern District of Texas. The panel will be moderated by Mohsin Y. Meghji, Managing Partner of M3 Partners.  The judges will provide their unique and insightful perspectives on many of the…

American Bankruptcy Institute Annual Spring Meeting

ABI is pleased to announce the in-person return of the Annual Spring Meeting. Always one of the most significant annual gatherings of bankruptcy and insolvency professionals in the country, ABI's Annual Spring Meeting provides the ultimate in learning and networking opportunities for the insolvency community — both in-person and online.

McDermott Will & Emery & Jefferies: Value Investing Forum

In an unpredictable economic landscape, value investing has reached new heights and expanded into an increasingly popular investment strategy. Our inaugural Value Investing Forum, in partnership with Jefferies, will bring together industry-leading investors, bankers and advisors to share the latest insights around connected market indicators and trends. The business leaders will explore how to invest…