Controversy and the Future of Bankruptcy Law
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About
This Course
Attorneys who represent debtors, creditors, committees and governmental entities in large, complex Chapter 11 cases, or have an interest in learning the origins and current controversy surrounding third-party releases in Chapter 11 cases under applicable circuit law should attend this program.
Attorneys will learn the origins, controversy, and impact surrounding third party releases in large, complex Chapter 11 cases, as well as how to craft arguments to implement or defeat third-party releases based on current law in each federal circuit. Specifically, attorneys will learn what considerations specific courts look for when authorizing or denying third-party releases in Chapter 11 cases. Attorneys will also learn about pending federal legislation and litigation to restrict or limit third-party releases in Chapter 11 cases and the unintended consequences and impact of each.
Legal Professionals who want to learn more about third-party releases will find the information in this intermediate program useful.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the origins of third-party releases
- Explore the expansion of section 524(g) and its application outside of asbestos-related Chapter 11 proceedings
- Interpret persuasive arguments that support or defeat third-party releases
About the Presenters
Jermaine Watson, Esq.
Cantey Hanger LLP
Practice Area: Corporate Law (+ 1 other areas)
Mr. Watson has participated in chapter 11 and chapter 7 proceedings in bankruptcy courts throughout Texas, and also in the Northern District of Ohio, Western District of Arkansas, District of Delaware and the Southern District of New York. Mr. Watson has assisted chapter 7 and chapter 11 business debtor clients and creditors in the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas. He has confirmed chapter 11 plans for e-commerce, healthcare, energy, and construction companies in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in the Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas. He has also handled distressed transactions for debtor entities outside of bankruptcy.He has also ...
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Soegiono (Sugi) Hadiwijaya
CR3 Partners
Practice Area: Commercial / Consumer Law
Sugi previously served as a Senior Vice President for the turnaround group at Deloitte (Deloitte CRG) where he led engagement teams and managed daily client interactions and negotiations with stakeholders. He authored Cash is King, Deloitte CRG's training program on cash flow forecast and liquidity management. He has published numerous articles, been interviewed and spoken on panels on liquidity management and turnaround matters. In addition, Sugi leads university relations outreach for Turnaround Management Association (TMA), where he cultivates relationships and develops educational workshops with local universities. Sugi is fluent in Indonesian and proficient in Chinese.
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