Rounding Up the Unusual Suspects: Bankruptcy for Nontraditional Debtor Entities

This panel covers unique bankruptcy issues affecting unincorporated debtors, including general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies and trusts. Beginning with issues of eligibility and authorization to file a petition, the panelists cover questions that arise throughout the life of a bankruptcy case, including executory contracts, fiduciary-duty disputes, sales and pledges of ownership interests, and control over these noncorporate entities.