Program Details
2025-07-01 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-07-01 14:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
2:00 pm - 2:02 pm ESTThis opening session introduces the unique challenges practitioners face in bankruptcy appeals. The presentation frames the three complex areas to be explored: finality, standing, and mootness in bankruptcy proceedings.
Sally McDonald Henry 2:02 pm - 2:20 pm ESTThis session examines when bankruptcy orders qualify as final for appeal purposes under 28 USC 158. Key Supreme Court cases including Ritz-Carlton Group and Bullard are analyzed, along with the Fifth Circuit’s recent American Warrior ruling on res judicata implications.
Sally McDonald Henry 2:20 pm - 2:38 pm ESTParticipants will explore the distinction between trial court standing and appellate standing in bankruptcy cases. The session covers indirect interest cases, litigation target standing, and key precedents including Jevic, DBSD, and the Truck Insurance Company case.
Sally McDonald Henry 2:38 pm - 2:56 pm ESTThis session addresses constitutional, equitable, and statutory mootness in bankruptcy appeals. Key topics include the equitable mootness doctrine across circuits, Section 363(m) protections for asset sales, and Section 364(e) protections for financing arrangements.
Sally McDonald Henry 2:56 pm - 3:00 pm ESTThe concluding session summarizes critical points about finality determinations, standing requirements, and mootness doctrines. Practitioners receive guidance on seeking stays and examining first-day orders, followed by audience Q&A.
Sally McDonald HenrySally McDonald Henry is the John E. Krahmer Endowed Professor of Commercial and Banking Law at Texas Tech University School of Law, specializing in commercial law and corporate restructuring with extensive prior practice experience at a major law firm.
Sally McDonald Henry is the John E. Krahmer Endowed Professor of Commercial and Banking Law at Texas Tech University School of Law, specializing in commercial law and corporate restructuring with extensive prior practice experience at a major law firm.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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