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Overview
Businesses in financial distress are not an unusual sight these days, and as a result, it is essential for attorneys of all levels and in all practice areas to become familiar with the fundamental tenets of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career, thinking about broadening your practice area to include this field, or want to be able to spot the issues when advising your clients, this program will provide you with an essential foundation. Hear from a premier faculty of experts who will arm you with the practice tips and basic concepts every bankruptcy attorney needs. Learn how to guide your clients through this complicated process, and find out what questions to ask your clients. Learn when it is time for a distressed company to consider bankruptcy and discover when reorganization is an option. This course is perfect for attorneys who want to learn or re-learn how to counsel their clients on bankruptcy issues in the most effective manner.
What You Will Learn
• Overview of the bankruptcy system
• Options available to a financially troubled company
• The timeline for bankruptcy filings and steps involved
• The Chapter 11 Plan: drafting, solicitation and confirmation
• Legal ethics requirements of bankruptcy professionals
Special Feature
• Earn one hour of Ethics credit
Program Level: Overview
Intended Audience: Attorneys of all experience levels, and non-legal professionals who want to develop a strong working knowledge of business bankruptcy law and practice.
Prerequisites: An Interest in corporate bankruptcy law and practice.
Advanced Preparation: None
Lecture Topics [Total time 00:12:05]
Segments with an asterisk (*) are available only with the purchase of the entire program.
- Opening Remarks* [00:07:58]
David B. Shemano, Evan C. Hollander - Overview of the U.S. Bankruptcy System & Procedures [01:25:42]
David G. Epstein, Hon. Martin Glenn - The Corporate Bankruptcy Estate and Claims Against the Estate [01:16:47]
Barbra R. Parlin, Pedro A. Jimenez - “Avoiding Powers”— Augmentation of the Estate in Corporate Bankruptcy [01:16:14]
Alan D. Halperin, Evan C. Hollander - Corporate Bankruptcy: Assumption or Rejection of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases [01:14:13]
Janet M. Weiss, David B. Shemano - Litigating in Bankruptcy [01:03:17]
Michael H. Goldstein, Hon. Martin Glenn - Strategic Powers in Corporate Bankruptcy and Operating a Business in a Chapter 11 Case [01:00:49]
Elizabeth (Lisa) Feld, Sandy Qusba - Chapter 11 Plans [01:16:14]
Lorraine S. McGowen, John Dodd - Disposition of Estate Assets and Post- Confirmation Matters [01:16:08]
Paul J. Pascuzzi, Lisa M. Schweitzer, Hon. Lisa G. Beckerman - Basic Ethical Considerations in Corporate Bankruptcy [01:15:37]
Gabriel Sasson, David B. Shemano, Christine A. Okike
The purchase price of this Web Program includes the following articles from the Course Handbook available online:
- Complete Course Handbook
- Stroock, A Guide to the Bankruptcy Law of the United States
Gabriel Sasson - Avoiding Powers: Augmentation of the Estate
Alan D. Halperin,Evan C. Hollander - Third-Party Releases in Chapter 11 Plans: Key Considerations and Recent Developments
Lisa M. Schweitzer
Presentation Material
- The Corporate Bankruptcy Estate and Claims Against the Estate
Pedro A. Jimenez, Barbra R. Parlin - Corporate Bankruptcy: Assumption or Rejection of Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases
David B. Shemano, Janet M. Weiss - Chapter 11 Plans
John Dodd, Lorraine S. McGowen - Disposition of Estate Assets and Post-Confirmation Matters
Hon. Lisa G. Beckerman, Paul J. Pascuzzi, Lisa M. Schweitzer - Basic Ethical Considerations in Corporate Bankruptcy
Christine A. Okike, Gabriel Sasson, David B. Shemano
Businesses in financial distress are not an unusual sight these days, and as a result, it is essential for attorneys of all levels and in all practice areas to become familiar with the fundamental tenets of bankruptcy law. Whether you are just starting out in your career, thinking about broadening your practice area to include this field, or want to be able to spot the issues when advising your clients, this program will provide you with an essential foundation. Hear from a premier faculty of experts who will arm you with the practice tips and basic concepts every bankruptcy attorney needs. Learn how to guide your clients through this complicated process, and find out what questions to ask your clients. Learn when it is time for a distressed company to consider bankruptcy and discover when reorganization is an option. This course is perfect for attorneys who want to learn or re-learn how to counsel their clients on bankruptcy issues in the most effective manner.
What You Will Learn
• Overview of the bankruptcy system
• Options available to a financially troubled company
• The timeline for bankruptcy filings and steps involved
• The Chapter 11 Plan: drafting, solicitation and confirmation
• Legal ethics requirements of bankruptcy professionals
Special Feature
• Earn one hour of Ethics credit
Program Level: Overview
Intended Audience: Attorneys of all experience levels, and non-legal professionals who want to develop a strong working knowledge of business bankruptcy law and practice.
Prerequisites: An Interest in corporate bankruptcy law and practice.
Advanced Preparation: None