eCourses

Session 01: Simplifying Complex Cases: Comparing Complex Chapter 11 Procedures Across the Districts - The presentation compares and contrasts the District-specific procedures for complex Chapter 11 cases, with practice tips and lessons learned from recent revisions. Session 02: Hot Topics and Current Issues in Chapter 15 – Views from the Academy and the Bench - As the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency marks its 25th anniversary, what is working well, and where are the challenges? Is COMI still fit for purpose? And is it time to consider a second-generation framework for recognition in cross-border restructurings? Session 03: Independent Directors - Companies facing a restructuring or bankruptcy often engage newly appointed independent directors with extensive experience in restructuring matters to provide independence from existing stakeholders and the benefits of their experience in corporate governance. The panel presents on qualifications, appointment, scope, and importance of independent directors, as well observations from the U.S. Trustee Regions 3 & 9 regarding situations where a debtor may instead benefit from the use of trustees and examiners. Session 04: Taking Stock After Purdue Pharma - Learn about the state of third-party releases, channel injunctions, exculpations, and other issues in light of the Supreme Court’s ruling in Purdue Pharma.

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Session 01: Brief Refresher/Update on Selling Avoidance Actions - A review of the Fifth Circuit’s opinion in Matter of South Coast Supply Co.—holding that avoidance actions are property of the bankruptcy estate and can be sold—and a discussion of the various issues addressed and others left unanswered. Session 02: Difficult Valuations: How to Determine Value on Complex Assets? - What happens when you encounter an unusual asset in a consumer case? How do you value partial interests, rights under community property laws, future interests, cryptocurrency, LLCs and other closely held businesses and other complex assets? Session 03: Who Appreciates the Increased Value of the Assets More, the Chapter 13 Debtor or a Chapter 7 Trustee After Conversion? - Learn about the nuance of who gets the appreciated value of assets when a chapter 13 case converts to chapter 7. Does the benefit inure to the debtor or should the appreciation be made available to the creditors? Is the code clear, or are we just arguing equity? Session 04: Modular Bankruptcy - A Consumer Scheme of Arrangement - The scheme of arrangement has been the premiere method of UK restructuring for some time now and has been drawing many U.S. firms to take advantage of its intentionally modular approach where some, but not all, of the debt is restructured. Could  the same modularity be imported into the consumer realm? Yes, but not without resolving some serious complexities.

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This panel presents a survey and analysis of the splits and accords among the Circuit Courts on key bankruptcy issues, as well as a summary of relevant Supreme Court decisions.

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Join this distinguished panel as they walk you through a comparison of chapter 13 and subchapter V, how to select the best option for your client as well as the required steps a practitioner needs to take in order to confirm a subchapter V plan.

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Participants in a bankruptcy proceeding, including judges and other professionals, such as lawyers for the parties and for committees, must conform their conduct to certain ethical rules. In some cases these rules are the same as to those prevailing in other legal proceedings and in other cases they are unique to bankruptcy. Explore some of the governing rules, taking notice of recent cases in which they may or may not have been followed.

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Listen to trends and the implications for Chapter 11 cases.

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Mass torts are the most dynamic cases in the country. This panel explores the overarching trajectory of these disputes and the unique complexities. What does the future of mass torts hold? Is the judicial infrastructure capable of meeting the daunting resolution challenge?

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Session 01: Recent Developments - Part I - The year’s business and consumer cases: the good, the not so good and those that, quite frankly, are hard to understand. But it’s fun to watch us try. Session 02: Recent Developments - Part II - If you thought Part I was entertaining, wait till you see what the RDII panel will do next. Session 03: Venue Reform: Legislative Updates and Current Developments - Learn the latest about H.R. 1017 and S. 4095, recent case issues, and potential impacts from current events with insights from Beltway insiders.

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The mission of the U.S. Trustee is to promote the integrity and efficiency of the bankruptcy system for the benefit of all stakeholders – debtors, creditors, and the public. During this presentation, the panel discusses the U.S. Trustee’s role in both consumer and business bankruptcy cases, such as bringing enforcement actions to protect consumer debtors and objecting to third party releases, exculpations, and KEIP/KERPs.

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Need ethics credit? We’ve got you covered! UT Law CLE’s First Friday Ethics streams live every first Friday of the month, and features some of our best ethics speakers and presentations for a total of 3.00 hrs ethics credit. Fulfill your entire annual ethics requirement in Texas in one day!   This month includes: (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) Mum's the Word: Maintaining Client Confidentiality and Dealing with Ethical Challenges while Working from Anywhere and Everywhere (Replay) Working remotely and virtual meetings are here to stay. This presentation provides practical suggestions for structuring engagement letters, addressing conflicts of interest, and safeguarding client communications across all mediums. Braxton Wilks, Winstead PC - Austin, TX   (0.75 hr | 0.75 hr ethics) Serving Two Masters (Replay) Discuss conflicts that arise between “clients,” the tripartite relationship, Tilley and its aftermath, the ethical dilemmas lawyers face, and knowing who you really represent. Gayla Corley, MehaffyWeber, P.C. - San Antonio, TX   (1.00 hr | 1.00 hr ethics) Generative AI: Developments and Ethical Implications (Replay) Harnessing the power of AI to drive new ways of doing business and increasing growth is something all organizations are trying to do. The use of generative AI creates risks to organizations including violation of privacy, inaccurate or false representations, and unethical practices, to name a few. Implementing the right controls and ethics training alongside generative AI is necessary – so where do you start? Brooke A. Hopkins, Alvarez & Marsal - Dallas, TX Emily R. Apte, King & Spalding - Austin, TX Robert Denby, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX Daniel Meyers, TransPerfect Legal - Dallas, TX Matt Wernz, Federal Trade Commission - Dallas, TX (0.50 hr | 0.50 hr ethics) Sanctions and Privileges (Replay) Sanctions: How to get them or avoid them. Privileges: How to keep them or lose them. Hon. H. DeWayne "Cooter" Hale, Retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge - Dallas, TX Trip Nix, Holland & Knight LLP - Austin, TX

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Hear a discussion on Subchapter V, lender and lessor relations, 363 sales, third-party releases, and related market trends affecting lenders in bankruptcy cases including a review of recent cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court and in the Fifth Circuit.

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THIS MONTH: Venturing Into the Future: Navigating AI Implementation, Training, and Usage in Your Organization • NIL Updates • Available Sources of Funds to Save a Home • Fiduciary Duties and LLC’s • My Mind Has A Mind of Its Own: Why Even Good Lawyers Are Lured Into Unethical Behavior by the Way Their Brains Work

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Session 01: Case Summaries: Supreme Court Decisions from the Last Three Years - Recent Interesting Supreme Court Cases Session 02: Case Summaries: Fifth Circuit and District Court Opinions - Review and analysis of recent consumer bankruptcy law opinions issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and District Courts in Texas.  Session 03: Case Summaries: Bankruptcy Court Opinions - Listen to a survey of the most important cases that have come out of Bankruptcy and District Courts within the last 12 months. Session 04: View from the Court of Appeals - Keynote presentation delivered by Hon. Jennifer Walker Elrod, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Session 05: Judicial Panel - Hear a panel of judges from across the state respond to your frequently—and sometimes infrequently—asked questions.

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Session 01: Are Brunner and Gerhardt Now Irrelevant? - 11 U.S.C. Sec. 523(a)(8) and the November 2022 DOJ discharge guidance Session 02: Exceptions to the 523 Discharge - Review of hot topics and case update in §523 litigation, including: liability of partners, applicability in Sub V cases, meaning of “willful and malicious”, effect of judicial and collateral estoppel arising from non-bankruptcy litigation including default judgments and settlements, dismissal of §523 claims due to use of “shotgun” pleadings, and more! 

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Has Judgment Day come? Is Skynet about to destroy humanity? Nah…not yet. Until our computer overlords take charge, Generative AI can be a helpful new tool for sorting through the vast amounts of data and knowledge on the Internet. Walk through the basics of using Generative AI and hear some pointers on how you can make it work for you and your practice. 

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Where to look for assistance when paying your mortgage, who qualifies and how to apply for these funds.

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The Bankruptcy Code imposes duties upon a debtor to file and provide various information for the debtor to receive a discharge, and then on top of that debtors must deal with parties in interest requesting additional information. Join Beverly Bass and Shane Tobin as they discuss not only the statutory requirements, but also many of the items that might catch the Court’s, Chapter 7 trustee’s, and United States Trustee’s attention and how to be prepared to answer their questions.

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A car creditor gives their perspective on how the Debtor can retain their vehicle throughout bankruptcy, including dealing with lower values and higher interest rates.

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A discussion of a debtor’s obligation to disclose and the problems caused by appreciation, increased income and after acquired property in chapter 13, chapter 7 and conversions. 

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A discussion of practical considerations for business lawyers and their clients when businesses are considering bankruptcy.

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