Finance and Banking

A full panel of the distinguished Delaware Bankruptcy Court bench answering previously submitted questions from the members of the bar, providing “behind the bench” insight.

Sponsored by Riordan, Fincher & Mayo, P.A.

Following the Money: Tracing Financial Transactions in Popular Phone Apps
Rachel L. Foley
Foley Law, PC | Independence, Mo.

An Analytical Review of Reversals/Affirmance Rates Between BAPs and District Courts
Jacklyn M. Branby
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. | Phoenix

The Unconstitutionality of Chapter 11 UST Fee vs. Non-UST Fee Districts
Nicholas J. Zluticky
Stinson LLP | Kansas City, Mo.

SBRA and Chapter 12 Definitions for Qualifying Debtors
Mark A. Craige
Crowe & Dunlevy | Tulsa, Okla.

This panel will focus on current developments and trends relating to the emerging industry of cryptocurrency. The panelists will assess recent insolvencies and bankruptcy cases, and provide practitioners with tips to help navigate this evolving market. Discussion will center on such issues as whether and when digital assets may be estate assets, discovery tools and crypto-tracing, and valuation concerns.

This panel will cover convertible DIPs (LatAm, AeroMexico and Avianca) and sub rosa plans through DIPs. The panel will also discuss post-petition financing issues and protections for secured lenders, including how adequate protection is meant to work, and the ways in which judges are deploying it.

This panel will provide an update on cryptocurrency’s adoption and integration into the global financial system. The panelists will share practical approaches for bankruptcy practitioners to identify, take possession of and manage cryptocurrency in bankruptcy cases. The panelists will also discuss strategies for debtors in possession and bankruptcy trustees to preserve the value of crypto-estate property.