2024 Delaware Views from the Bench

October 24 | Wilmington, DE

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Join ABI and the Delaware State Bar Association this fall for the 2024 Delaware Views from the Bench program at the historic Hotel du Pont in downtown Wilmington. This year’s program will feature leading bankruptcy practitioners and perspectives from the Delaware bankruptcy bench, as well as ample networking opportunities. You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind program!

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  • All-Day Coffee

     

    Sponsored by Cozen O'Connor

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  • Registration Opens

  • Breakfast

  • Welcome Remarks

  • Purdue Pharma and the Latest on Third-Party Releases

     

  • Refreshment Break

     

    Sponsored by Cole Schotz P.C.

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  • Subchapter V's Debt Cap: What Happens Now?

    This panel will explore key eligibility and plan confirmation issues in subchapter V cases, including what the lower debt threshold means for potential subchapter V debtors, their creditors and subchapter V trustees, as well as important considerations for facilitating and consummating a successful subchapter V plan.

  • Networking Break

  • Update on the Intersection of the Bankruptcy and Chancery Courts

     

  • Luncheon

     

    Sponsored by Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones

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  • Fireside Chat with Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz Jr.

     

  • Bankruptcy Appeals: Current Issues and Practical Advice

     

  • Networking Break

  • The Implementation and Role of Independent Directors

     

  • Networking Reception

     

    Sponsored by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP

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  • Partners

Hotel

Located in the heart of downtown Wilmington, Del., the luxurious Hotel du Pont offers guests comfort and the latest technology set within Wilmington’s financial and legal district. Conveniently located just two hours from New York and Washington, D.C., 60 minutes from Baltimore and 25 minutes from Philadelphia International Airport, the historic Hotel du Pont is a well-known retreat in the Mid-Atlantic corridor. ABI has arranged a special conference rate of $269 per night. Reservations must be made directly with the hotel by September 23, 2024, to secure the special rate. When calling the hotel, be sure to mention the American Bankruptcy Institute. Rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the October 16 cut-off or after the specially rated ABI block has been filled. The hotel may sell out, so please make your reservations accordingly.

Registration Rates
 Early Bird (by 9/20/24)Regular (9/21/24-10/11/24)Late (after 10/11/24)
ABI Member$500$550$650
Join ABI and Save*$900$950$1,050
Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. ABI Member$275$300$345
New Govt./Nonprofit/Aca. ABI Member*$400$425$470
Exhibitor Rates
ABI Member Exhibitor Registration**$1,000
New ABI Member Exhibitor Registration***$1,400
Additional Booth Representative$300

* Includes a one-year ABI membership for first-time members — a $425 value! You must be an ABI member to attend. Membership is individual and nonrefundable. If your membership has expired, select the member rate and add in your membership-renewal fee.

** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative.

*** Includes one 6’ table and full registration for one booth representative AND a one-year ABI membership — a $425 value! 

Note: All exhibitor rates include the breakfast and all refreshment breaks.

Cancellation Policy

All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by October 3, 2024. No refunds will be granted after October 3, but substitutions will be allowed. After October 3, upon written request, a coupon for 20% off the registration fee (not including optional events) will be issued, which can be used (by the canceling registrant only) for any ABI educational program up to one year after this conference, or for this same conference next year.

Financial Hardship Statement

ABI acknowledges that in some instances there will be persons who need to attend an educational seminar for CLE credit who are not able to pay full registration fees. ABI will handle such instances on a case-by-case basis and will work with the individual on alternative solutions. For persons who cannot meet the full registration rate, ABI will offer a reduced rate based on what the individual can reasonably afford to cover the cost of meals and materials. For persons unable to pay a reduced rate, ABI may allow the individual to work at the registration area for a few hours during attendee check-in, or assist in conference set-up. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. For more information, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800 or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Anti-Harassment Policy

The American Bankruptcy Institute is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers. Our anti-harassment policy can be found at https://www.abi.org/about-us/bylaws-and-policies

6.25 hours of CLE credit are pending in states calculating CLE on a 60-minute hour, and 7.5 hours of CLE credit are pending in 50-minute-hour states. Credit hours granted are subject to each state’s CLE credit-approval regulations and might not be approved prior to the programCalifornia MCLE: ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit in the amount of 6.25 hoursNY MCLE: This course or program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 7.5 credit hours, of which 7.5 credit hours can be applied toward the professional practice requirement. 7.5 hours of CPE credit are also available.

The American Bankruptcy Institute is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors for Group Live (live in-person) and Group Internet Based (live webinar) programs. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website, www.learningmarket.org.

  • Recommended CPE Credits and Field of Study: Accounting, Specialized Knowledge
  • Program attendees can earn up to 8.7 hours of CPE credit.

How to request CPE credit: To request CPE credit for your participation (and obtain a certificate of completion), you will need to complete an ABI Attendance Affidavit. Attendance Affidavits are available at the end of the entire conference, after we have verified your attendance. To receive CPE credit, please click"+ Add Accrediting Agency" and select NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy).

NOTE: All attendees seeking CPE credit must sign in and sign out. You may only claim credit for sessions within the period between your sign-in and sign-out: credit will be adjusted or modified accordingly.

You will receive a personalized link to submit your Attendance Affidavit via email within 7 business days of the last day of the conference. If you do not receive this email by then, please contact [email protected].

* ABI offers intermediate-level courses, which assume that attendees will have at least some detailed knowledge of insolvency matters (pursuant to the “Statement on Standards for CPE Programs” established by AICPA and NASBA). ABI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website, www.nasbaregistry.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaints and refunds, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800.