This program will review recent significant bankruptcy preference actions, jurisdiction, venue, the evolution of preference action defense tactics and case management strategies. Our distinguished faculty will offer insights from both the creditor and debtor perspectives. In addition, the discussion will include guidance and recommendations on the use of expert witnesses in evaluating industry standards, calculations of new value and the history of payments between the parties as well as other considerations for the retention and use of experts.

Christopher A. Jones, Partner, Whiteford Taylor Preston, LLP, Falls Church, WV

Deborah Kovsky-Apap, Associate, Pepper Hamilton LLP, Detroit, MI

Neil Steinkamp, Director, Stout Risius Ross, Inc., New York, NY

Patricia B. Jefferson (Moderator), Associate, Miles & Stockbridge PC, Baltimore, MD

States typically decide whether a program qualifies for MCLE credit in their jurisdiction 4-8 weeks after the program application is submitted. For many live events, credit approval is not received prior to the program.

ABA live webinars and teleconferences ordinarily receive CLE credit in AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NH, NM, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.

The ABA does not seek direct accreditation of live webinars and teleconferences in IN, KS, NE, NJ, OH, and PA.

The ABA will seek credit for this program in the states indicated on this page.   The ABA will seek 1.0 hours of general CLE credit in 60-minute-hour states and 1.2 hours of credit in 50-minute-hour states.  Credit hours granted are subject to approval from each state.  Click here to view a list of 60- and 50-minute-hour states.

Special rules apply to New York-licensed attorneys as follows:

New York: This non-transitional CLE program is approved for experienced NY attorneys in accordance with the requirements of the New York State CLE Board for 1.0 New York CLE credits. Newly admitted attorneys may not earn New York credit for this non-transitional CLE program.

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$150 General Public
$130 ABA Members (does not include enrollment in the Section of Litigation)
$85 ABA Members (includes program participation and enrollment in the Section of Litigation—a $90 value)
$30 Section of Litigation Members
$75 Each additional registrant using the same connection

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This program will use the Internet to deliver live audio and program content via Microsoft Live Meeting, which most computers support. In order to access the program, participants’ computers must be connected to the Internet. Links to test your system and install the Live Meeting plug-in will be provided. Click here to test your system before the program.

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