Iowa (IA) Banking And Bankruptcy CLE Course Catalog

If you're an attorney who's interested in providing legal counsel on crowdfunding, this course is a must. You'll learn about federal security laws, intellectual property vetting, and tax compliance, so you can counsel clients effectively on the parameters, ethical considerations, and legal conditions surrounding crowdfunding.

This panel will address some hotly contested issues in the context of a bankruptcy case, including fraud and fiduciary duty litigation. Judge Santoro will also share his views on when parties should seek guidance from the court to resolve certain disputes, including when counsel should request in-chamber conferences. Finally, the panelists will also provide some “best practice” tips for when you find yourself embroiled in contentious litigation.

The panel will discuss the state of distressed and bankruptcy related investing, including where they currently see opportunities, their thoughts on the credit cycle, what may drive the next wave of bankruptcies, the potential effects and repercussions of the leveraged loan market, the role of CDS and the “empty creditor” dynamic, and the impact of BDC’s, CLO’s and direct lending firms.

This program will examine the risks for insurers, marijuana-related businesses and employers whose employees may use marijuana medically or recreationally.