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Cannabis in the Insolvency World: Learn about issues that arise when individuals and business involved in state-sanctioned, but federally illegal, cannabis businesses encounter insolvency. The panel discusses the federal statutory scheme governing cannabis, its tension with state laws, and developing case law regarding roadblocks in accessing relief under the Bankruptcy Code. The panel also analyzes state court receiverships and other non-bankruptcy methods for dealing with cannabis related businesses, and special concerns that lenders and other parties should address in dealing with those in the industry.
Thorny Lien Issues: Hear about a variety of issues in avoiding non-consensual liens. Get updated on recent decisions regarding judicial lien avoidance, including valuing a debtor’s interest in property and asymmetrical debt obligations, and potential strategies for debtors and creditors. Learn about condominium lien issues and changes to the Massachusetts homestead statute.
Chapter 13 Issues (Sounds Like a Plan, But Maybe Not): Get updated on the rapidly changing case law surrounding Chapter 13 plans. What is an acceptable plan term before a sale or mortgage modification occurs and what happens until the sale is completed? What contributions, if any, may a Chapter 13 debtor make to a retirement account during the plan term and what factors inform the court’s decision-making process when evaluating these contributions?
Great Debates Resolved:
NEW ENGLAND JUDICIAL PANEL: Hon. Janet E. Bostwick, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Boston; Hon. Peter G. Cary, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Portland, ME; Hon. Heather Zubke Cooper, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Rutland, VT; Hon. Elizabeth D. Katz, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Springfield; Hon. Julie A. Manning, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Bridgeport, CT; Hon. James J. Tancredi, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Hartford, CT
Cannabis in the Insolvency World: Learn about issues that arise when individuals and business involved in state-sanctioned, but federally illegal, cannabis businesses encounter insolvency. The panel discusses the federal statutory scheme governing cannabis, its tension with state laws, and developing case law regarding roadblocks in accessing relief under the Bankruptcy Code. The panel also analyzes state court receiverships and other non-bankruptcy methods for dealing with cannabis related businesses, and special concerns that lenders and other parties should address in dealing with those in the industry.
Thorny Lien Issues: Hear about a variety of issues in avoiding non-consensual liens. Get updated on recent decisions regarding judicial lien avoidance, including valuing a debtor’s interest in property and asymmetrical debt obligations, and potential strategies for debtors and creditors. Learn about condominium lien issues and changes to the Massachusetts homestead statute.
Chapter 13 Issues (Sounds Like a Plan, But Maybe Not): Get updated on the rapidly changing case law surrounding Chapter 13 plans. What is an acceptable plan term before a sale or mortgage modification occurs and what happens until the sale is completed? What contributions, if any, may a Chapter 13 debtor make to a retirement account during the plan term and what factors inform the court’s decision-making process when evaluating these contributions?
Great Debates Resolved:
- A provision in a subordination agreement between two sophisticated creditors authorizing the senior creditor to vote the claim of the junior creditor in any bankruptcy filed by their common debtor should be enforced by the Bankruptcy Court, or should it?
- Bankruptcy Courts should have the authority to approve Chapter 13 plan modifications to allow for the cure of defaults, even beyond 5 years, or should they?
NEW ENGLAND JUDICIAL PANEL: Hon. Janet E. Bostwick, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Boston; Hon. Peter G. Cary, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Portland, ME; Hon. Heather Zubke Cooper, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Rutland, VT; Hon. Elizabeth D. Katz, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Springfield; Hon. Julie A. Manning, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Bridgeport, CT; Hon. James J. Tancredi, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Hartford, CT
Course Content
12:30 - 12:35 pmWelcome and Introduction
Paul W. Carey, Esq.,
Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee LLP, Worcester
Jennifer V. Doran, Esq.,
Hinckley Allen LLP, Boston
Donald R. Lassman, Esq.,
Law Office of Donald R. Lassman, Needham
Andrea M. O'Connor, Esq.,
Fitzgerald Law, P.C., East Longmeadow
12:35 - 1:20 pm
Cannabis in the Insolvency World
Dmitry Lev, Esq.,
The Lev Law Firm, Watertown
Mark Sawyer,
Corcoran & Havlin Insurance Group, Wellesley
Philip C. Silverman, Esq.,
Vicente Sederberg, Boston
1:20 - 2:05 pm
Thorny Lien Issues
Robert E. Girvan, Esq.,
Weiner Law Firm PC, Springfield
Christine E. Devine, Esq.,, Medway
Taruna Garg, Esq.,
Murtha Cullina LLP, Stamford
2:05 - 2:15 pm
Break
2:15 - 3:55 pm
New England Judicial Panel
Hon. Janet E. Bostwick,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Boston
Hon. Peter G. Cary,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Portland
Hon. Heather Zubke Cooper,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Burlington
Hon. Elizabeth D. Katz,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Springfield
Hon. Julie A. Manning,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Bridgeport
Hon. James J. Tancredi,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Hartford
3:55 - 4:40 pm
Chapter 13 Issues
Carolyn A. Bankowski, Esq.,
Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee, Boston
Steffani M. Pelton, Esq.,
Madoff & Khoury LLP, Foxboro
Marcus Pratt, Esq.,
Korde & Associates, PC, Lowell
4:40 - 4:45 pm
Break
4:45 - 5:30 pm
Great Debates Resolved
Christopher M. Condon, Esq.,
Murphy & King, PC, Boston
Richard C. Pedone, Esq.,
Nixon Peabody LLP, Boston
Kara S. Rescia, Esq.,
Rescia Law, PC, Enfield
Andrew F. Stern, Esq.,
Bowditch & Dewey LLP, Boston
Please Note
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Speakers
CochairsPaul W. Carey, Esq.,
Mirick, O'Connell, DeMallie & Lougee LLP, Worcester
Jennifer V. Doran, Esq.,
Hinckley Allen LLP, Boston
Donald R. Lassman, Esq.,
Law Office of Donald R. Lassman, Needham
Andrea M. O'Connor, Esq.,
Fitzgerald Law, P.C., East Longmeadow
Faculty
Carolyn A. Bankowski, Esq.,
Office of the Chapter 13 Trustee, Boston
Hon. Janet E. Bostwick,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Boston
Hon. Peter G. Cary,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Portland
Christopher M. Condon, Esq.,
Murphy & King, PC, Boston
Hon. Heather Zubke Cooper,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Burlington
Christine E. Devine, Esq.,
Medway
Taruna Garg, Esq.,
Murtha Cullina LLP, Stamford
Robert E. Girvan, Esq.,
Weiner Law Firm PC, Springfield
Hon. Elizabeth D. Katz,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Springfield
Dmitry Lev, Esq.,
The Lev Law Firm, Watertown
Hon. Julie A. Manning,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court , Bridgeport
Richard C. Pedone, Esq.,
Nixon Peabody LLP, Boston
Steffani M. Pelton, Esq.,
Madoff & Khoury LLP, Foxboro
Marcus Pratt, Esq.,
Korde & Associates, PC, Lowell
Kara S. Rescia, Esq.,
Rescia Law, PC, Enfield
Mark Sawyer,
Corcoran & Havlin Insurance Group, Wellesley
Philip C. Silverman, Esq.,
Vicente Sederberg, Boston
Andrew F. Stern, Esq.,
Bowditch & Dewey LLP, Boston
Hon. James J. Tancredi,
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Hartford
