Eastern District Of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference ("EDPABC")

I am really excited to share the details for this upcoming Networking Luncheon and Judges' Panel! On Sept. 26th, the TMA Philadelphia/Wilmington Chapter and Eastern District Of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference ("EDPABC") will be hosting this program - FREE for current law and business students - at The Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia. Students will have a unique opportunity to hear from and network with experienced judges and practitioners in the bankruptcy and restructuring industry. The event is open to all TMA and EDPABC members and non-member professionals who are interested in participating. For more information and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/et3QRRJc #nextgeneration #networking #tmalightstheway Ronald Gellert Holly Smith Miller Michelle Lee Joe Mintz Brya Keilson

Conference Member Derek Baker summarizes the case of In re Smith, No. 23-3418 (3d Cir. May 22, 2024), wherein the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit addressed the res judicata effect of determinations made in plan confirmation proceedings on subsequent proceedings to modify those plans. Thank you, Derek!

Thank you to Conference member, Derek Baker, for his summary of In re Mallinckrodt PLC, No. 23-1111 (3d Cir. Apr. 25, 2024), where the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that a claim for breach of contract – even “contingent” or “unliquidated” – is still a claim which can be discharged in a chapter 11 plan.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Saint Thomas of Villanova Church (800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA 19085).?Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with Mass to begin at 10:30 am.?Luncheon to immediately follow at the Inn at Villanova University/Montrose Mansion.?? In lieu of flowers, the Carey family asks that donations be made to the “Kevin J. Carey Memorial Scholarship Fund” at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law (299 N. Spring Mill Rd., Villanova, PA 19085).??

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference is devastated by the passing of Judge Kevin Carey (ret.). Many of us knew Judge Carey when he shined as a practitioner in Philadelphia, and we were excited when he took the bench as a bankruptcy judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Over the years, Judge Carey contributed to the Conference by serving on a number of our committees, including acting as Co-Chair of the Education Committee.?In addition, Judge Carey served as a speaker/panelist at many of our annual Forums. Even after moving?his court room from Philadelphia to Wilmington, Judge Carey continued to be generous in giving time to the Conference. We will circulate funeral information for Judge Carey when we receive it.?In the meantime, below is Hogan Lovells' statement on the passing of Judge Carey. https://lnkd.in/eUyUu4JN

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The Conference congratulates Larry Kotler on being this year's recipient of the David Skyes Award! Larry will be presented with the Award at the 34th Annual Forum on April 4. To join us, please register here: https://lnkd.in/eHemr6uU

Looking for something productive to do on this snowy Tuesday? Sign Up Now for the 34th Annual Forum in Atlantic City! Registration link is here: https://lnkd.in/eHemr6uU Click here to see the agenda: https://lnkd.in/eKcsR5sA Reserve your hotel room here: https://lnkd.in/ezJptJf8

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Charles "Chick" Golden passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on February 2, 2024. Chick practiced law in Philadelphia for over 63 years and served on the Executive Committee for the Conference. Anyone who had the pleasure to know Chick knew he had a big personality and was known as the unofficial “Mayor” of Philadelphia. The Conference sends its heartfelt condolences to Chick's family and shares the loss with Chick's countless friends and colleagues who adored him. To say he will be greatly missed is an understatement. For information on Funeral and Shiva arrangements, please visit the link below. Charles M. Golden https://lnkd.in/evmArQe5

Check out the below Summary of In re FTX Trading LTD, No. 23-2297 (3d Cir. Jan. 19, 2024) prepared by Conference member Derek Baker. In this decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that §1104 of the Bankruptcy Code statutorily requires a court to appoint an examiner when certain conditions are met; however, appointing courts retain discretion to outline the scope of any examiner investigation.