Litigation: Recent Trends in Bankruptcy Litigation Strategies and Tactics

This panel of experienced practitioners surveys the latest developments regarding bankruptcy jurisdiction, limitations on the powers of Article I judges, venue, removal, withdrawal of the reference, abstention, jury trial rights, appeals, case-management orders and Rule 2004 protocols, and considers ways in which bankruptcy professionals can take advantage of these developments and avoid their pitfalls. The panel also addresses litigation strategies and tactics in the context of contested matters and adversary proceedings.