Down with the Ship: Lessons from In re RMS Titanic, Inc.

This panel delves into the legal and strategic complexities surrounding the RMS Titanic chapter 11 case, exploring how different approaches might have altered its course. The panelists unpack the jurisdictional tensions between the district court overseeing recovered artifacts and the bankruptcy court managing estate assets, and discuss pathways for resolving these conflicts. The conversation also examines the role of foreign investors and buyers, highlighting the dynamic they introduce into the sale process and the competing interests at play.