Small Business

Substantive Consolidation May Proceed by Motion, District Judge Says

A district court in Florida upheld Bankruptcy Judge Peter Russin in holding that substantive consolidation does not require an adversary proceeding, a summons or a complaint.

Digital Assets Are Coming to a Bankruptcy Near You

This session will introduce participants to the very hiogh likelihood that digital assets could be a part of a bankruptcy estate given the rapid growth in the use of digital assets to transact business and in the number of people in the United States that own digital assets. Participants will be made aware of the resources, tools, and professional services available to locate, track, quantify, value and recover digital assets for the bankruptcy estate. 1. Participants will gain a working understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets and their rapid adoption by individuals and businesses.
2. Participants will learn to identify signs that a party may possess digital assets and will be familiar with the resources available to aid in discovering and identifying digital asset ownership.
3. Participants will learn about the techniques and tools available to trace and recover digital asset transactions.
4. Participants will learn the basic issues and challenges in valuing digital assets. Creditor Suggested Speakers Marc Schwartz Mschwartz@schwartzassociates.us Schwartz Associates, LLC

Judicial Round-and-Round

Case Law Updates

Not So Fast: Cure-and-Maintain Plans in Subchapter V

Dec 2024

Subchapter V’s Debt Cap: What Happens Now?

A Vote for a Plan After the Deadline Won’t Be Counted, Judge Blise Says

Because ‘excusable neglect’ won’t allow a late vote to be counted, counsel must solicit votes on a plan before the voting deadline.