Thursday, September 26, 8:55 a.m.–5:20 p.m. AND Friday, September 27, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. ET
| MCLE Credit: | 10.0 (Ethics: 1.0) |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 10.0 (all formats) |
| Designation Credit: | 10.0 Bankruptcy Practice, 1.0 Ethics (Designations Information) |
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Please note: This seminar is not eligible for the Virginia CLE® government, new lawyer, pro bono, law student, legal aid, or paralegal discounts.
This is the region’s premier Advanced Bankruptcy Law program, offering a unique opportunity to network and interact with judges and leading bankruptcy practitioners in a collegial environment at the Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville.
COVID-19 POLICY FOR LIVE-ON-SITE ATTENDANCE
By attending a live-on-site Virginia CLE® seminar, you acknowledge the health risks associated with COVID-19 and that you MUST follow all Virginia CLE® COVID-19 policies. You may NOT attend a live-on-site program if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are under any self-quarantine orders per CDC guidelines.
BRING YOUR FAMILY!
Nestled in Virginia’s Piedmont countryside, the recently renovated Boar’s Head Resort promises world-class amenities in a setting uniquely Southern in character, charm, and natural beauty.
This exceptional resort includes AAA Four Diamond award-winning dining, attentive service, and first-class accommodations. Visitors enjoy golf, tennis, bicycling, hiking, fishing, hot air balloon rides, and a fitness club and spa, all within the grounds of the lush 573-acre estate. Add in the many attractions of Charlottesville and picturesque surroundings, and you will find the perfect venue for a long weekend getaway with your family.
For more detailed information about The Boar’s Head’s championship golf and tennis facilities, for an overview of the treatments and services at the Spa, and for a schedule of fitness classes at the Sports Club, please visit The Boar’s Head’s website at www.boarsheadresort.com.
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
We have made room reservations at two hotels. These blocks are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will likely sell out.
Boar’s Head Resort
200 Ednam Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(866) 996-7504
We have a limited number of rooms available at The Boar’s Head Resort (conference location). Make your reservations today by using the clicking here.
If you would prefer to reserve via phone, if you need a reservation for dates before or after the contracted dates (check-in September 25, check-out September 27), or if you need to book more than two rooms, please call Boar’s Head Reservations at (866) 996-7504 for assistance. Reference VA CLE Mid-Atlantic Bankruptcy PARTICIPANTS. Reservations must be made no later than August 8, 2024.
Homewood Suites
2036 India Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 244-6200
We also have a room block available at Homewood Suites. Reservations can be made by directly calling the hotel at (434) 244-6200 or by booking online at www.charlottesville.homewoodsuites.com. In doing so, please request the group rate for Mid-Atlantic Bankruptcy or book by using the unique group code 905. Reservations must be made no later than August 26, 2024.
Registration Deadlines:
Webcast: | 10 minutes prior to seminar. If you register for a webcast the day of the seminar, your e-mail receipt will include a link to launch the seminar and download the materials. |
Telephone: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar |
Live on Site: | Online registration ends at 11:59 p.m. the day preceding the seminar |
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/transfer requests will be honored until 5:00 p.m. the day preceding the seminar. You will, however, be charged $99 if you cancel or transfer your registration to a different seminar after the link to the materials has been e-mailed by Virginia CLE®.
Full refunds or transfers are available up to two days after a webcast in the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties.
Dietary Restrictions: If you have dietary restrictions and are attending the seminar in person, please email tfitzgerald@vacle.org.
Inclement Weather Policy and Updates.
MCLE Credit Caveat: The MCLE Board measures credits by the time you spend in attendance. If you enter a seminar late or leave it early, or both, you must reflect those adjustments accurately in the credits you report on your credit reporting form. A code will be given at the end of the seminar, which must be written on your MCLE form.
Private recording of this program is prohibited.
Can’t Attend?
E-mail distance_ed@vacle.org to be notified when/if this program is made available as an online or USB seminar.
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| 8:30 | Registration |
| 8:55 | Announcements and Introductions |
| 9:00 | Recent Developments for Advanced Bankruptcy Practitioners This panel will cover the most important recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, the Fourth Circuit, and the District and Bankruptcy Courts within the Fourth Circuit that are likely to influence the practice of both commercial and consumer bankruptcy law. |
| 10:20 | Break |
| 10:35 | Ethics: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Bankruptcy Practice This panel will provide practical advice on the use of artificial intelligence by bankruptcy practitioners and will discuss the ethical duties of attorneys who utilize artificial intelligence in the practice of law. |
| 11:35 | Tax Issues in Bankruptcy Cases This panel will discuss tax issues arising in bankruptcy cases, including addressing pass-through tax obligations of equity owners, tax liens, dischargeability of tax debts, and challenging assessments, among other issues. |
| 12:35 | Lunch (provided at the seminar to those attending in person) |
| 1:30 | Subchapter V Issues This panel will provide a number of practice pointers, cover some of the developing case law, and address DIP lending, among other issues, arising in Subchapter V cases. |
| 3:00 | Break |
| 3:20 | Concurrent Sessions (those attending in person at the Boar’s Head Resort may choose to attend the commercial or consumer breakout sessions; only the commercial breakout sessions will be presented to those attending via webcast or telephone) |
Commercial Breakout Topic 1: Dismissal Motions and Standing in Chapter 11 Cases This panel will address the standards for consideration of motions to dismiss chapter 11 cases, including the test applicable in the Fourth Circuit, and the requirements for a party to have standing in bankruptcy matters and appeals. | |
Commercial Breakout Topic 2: Receiverships and Other Alternatives to Bankruptcy This panel will discuss alternatives to bankruptcy, including the use of receiverships, management agreements, lender-required CROs, foreclosures, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and other non-bankruptcy arrangements or proceedings for workouts and restructurings. | |
Consumer Breakout Topic 1: Bankruptcy Consequences of Vices in Consumer Cases This panel will address a number of topics for practitioners arising in consumer bankruptcy cases arising from vices of the debtors, including gambling debts, criminal restitution, and criminal forfeiture, among other topics. | |
Consumer Breakout Topic 2: Post-Petition and Post-Confirmation Issues in Consumer Cases This panel will address a number of topics arising after the filing of bankruptcy, or after confirmation of a chapter 13 plan, including, for example, increases in the equity of property. | |
| 5:20 | Adjourn |
| 5:30 | Reception |
| 9:00 | U.S. Trustee Panel This presentation features a discussion with the Director of the Executive Office for United States Trustees of important topics and issues for the U.S. Trustee Program in commercial and consumer bankruptcy cases. |
| 10:00 | Avoidance Actions This panel will address developing theories of liability and recent litigation of avoidance claims in both consumer and commercial cases. |
| 11:00 | Break |
| 11:30 | Judges’ Roundtable These U.S. Bankruptcy Court judges will participate in a lively panel discussion highlighting recent decisions and developments as well as reflections on their views from the bench. |
| 1:00 | Adjourn |
Hon. Paul M. Black, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia / Roanoke
Hon. Elizabeth L. Gunn, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Columbia / Washington, DC
Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia / Richmond
Hon. Klinette H. Kindred, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia / Alexandria
Hon. Pamela W. McAfee, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of North Carolina / Raleigh
Hon. Keith L. Phillips, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia / Richmond
Kelly M. Barnhart, Esq., Roussos & Barnhart, PLC / Norfolk
Peter J. Barrett, Kutak Rock / Richmond
Michael St. Patrick Baxter, Esq., Covington & Burling LLP / Washington, DC
Tyler P. Brown, Esq., Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP / Richmond
Veronica Brown-Moseley, Esq., Financial Freedom Legal / Richmond
Caleb Chaplain, Esq., U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia / Harrisonburg
David Cox, Esq., Cox Law Group, PLLC / Lynchburg
Brittany B. Falabella, Esq., Hirschler Fleischer, PC / Richmond
Douglas M. Foley, Esq., Kaufman & Canoles, PC / Richmond
David W. Gaffey, Esq., Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP / Falls Church
Malissa L. Giles, Esq., Giles & Lambert, PC / Roanoke
Rachel Greenleaf, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia / Richmond
Hannah W. Hutman, Esq., Hoover Penrod PLC / Harrisonburg
Christopher A. Jones, Esq., Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP / Falls Church
Ari D. Kunofsky, Esq., U.S. Department of Justice—Tax Division / Washington, DC
Brandy M. Rapp, Esq., Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP / Roanoke
Barry I. Strickland, CPA, Barry Strickland & Co., CPAs / Richmond
Roy M. Terry, Jr., Esq., The Terry Law Firm, PLLC / Richmond
Tara Twomey, Esq., Director, Executive Office for U.S. Trustees / Washington, DC
Zachary Warren, Manager for Enterprise Content for Technology & Innovation, Thompson Reuters Institute / Minneapolis, MN
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