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Several WWBB Attorneys To Speak at the 45th Annual Bankruptcy Institute

Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC Attorneys Jim Lanik, Ciara L. Rogers, and Jennifer B. Lyday will be speaking at the 45th Annual Bankruptcy Institute held this year at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, North Carolina November 11-12. This year’s Bankruptcy Institute features a wide array of current and developing issues facing North Carolina bankruptcy practitioners. Our firm’s attorneys will be speaking on the following topics:

“Chapter 5 Actions and Bankruptcy Litigation,” Jim Lanik

Complex and important litigation frequently arises in bankruptcy cases. Such litigation is often brought by bankruptcy trustees and debtors-in-possession using the special statutory powers that the Bankruptcy Code provides. This panel shares an overview of current developments in bankruptcy litigation in North Carolina’s three federal districts.

“The Emergence of Subchapter V,” Ciara L. Rogers

With the recent increase in its availability, debtors have increasingly turned to the small business bankruptcy provisions of Subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code. In this session, two experienced business bankruptcy practitioners discuss the increasing use of Subchapter V in bankruptcy reorganizations.

“Managing Privilege Issues in Bankruptcy,” Jennifer B. Lyday

This session addresses the unique privilege issues that arise in counseling clients contemplating bankruptcy and subsequently arise in bankruptcy cases and related bankruptcy litigation.

Jennifer Lyday to Participate in Debate About the Trendy “Texas Two Step” Mass Tort Bankruptcies

On November 9th, Jennifer Lyday of Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, Shari Dwoskin and Tristan Axelrod of Brown Rudnick LLP, Jeffrey Gleit of ArentFox Schiff, and Geoffrey Miller of Dentons will debate the propriety and effectiveness of the trendy “Texas Two Step” mass tort bankruptcies.

In cases such as LTL (Johnson & Johnson), Aearo (3M), Bestwall (Georgia-Pacific) and others, major corporations have begun to offload tort liabilities into new spinoff corporations under a Texas statute and send the new entity into bankruptcy, sparing the valuable parent corporation the hassle of chapter 11 – and, some say, depriving cancer survivors, sex abuse victims and others of due compensation and a day in court.

Divisional mergers are one of the newest and most controversial strategies in chapter 11 today. The panel represents conflicting perspectives, including counsel for tort claimants, insurers, and corporate interests in some of the most high-profile engagements in chapter 11 today.

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Jennifer Lyday to Participate as a Panelist in IWIRC Insolvency Seminar

Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey Attorney Jennifer B. Lyday will be participating as a panelist during an exciting educational seminar with International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) Western Canada, IWIRC Delaware and IWIRC Carolinas to discuss the similarities and differences between the U.S. and Canadian insolvency regimes. It will be a great event to build connections with IWIRC members from across Canada and the U.S.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 25, 2022

2:00pm to 3:30pm EST

The distinguished panelists include Michelle Grant (PwC), Stephanie Wanke (Thomson Reuters), Jennifer Lyday (Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC) and Amanda Steele (Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.), moderated by Stacey Greenbaum (Deloitte).

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Tom Waldrep to Participate as a Panelist in the “Hot Topics in Bankruptcy 2022″ in Chicago

Attorney Tom Waldrep is participating as a panelist in the “Hot Topics in Bankruptcy 2022” in Chicago sponsored by Turnaround Management Association (TMA) on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. TMA’s nationally renowned panelists will provide thoughts and analysis from the front lines on recent developments in bankruptcy practice, including addressing the “Texas-Two Step”, third party releases, and the prevalence of independent directors addressing the complex conflict issues that continue to arise in the restructuring world.

Attorney Jim Wall Quoted in Medscape Medical News Article

Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC Attorney Jim Wall was quoted in a Medscape Medical News Article published in August 2022, “Should You Sell Your Practice to a Private Equity Firm?,” written by Leigh Page.

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Medscape is the leading online global destination for physicians and healthcare professionals worldwide, offering the latest medical news and expert perspectives; essential point-of-care drug and disease information; and relevant professional education and CME.

Should You Sell Your Practice to a Private Equity Firm? – Medscape – Aug 11, 2022.

Kristin Melo Joins Our Firm as Administrative Assistant

Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC welcomes Kristin Melo to our firm as our Administrative Assistant in our Raleigh office.

Prior to joining our firm, she interned under a highly experienced Family Law attorney, Richard Waugaman, where she appeared before multiple District Court Judges while representing clients in a variety of family law matters. Kristin has also interned under a highly experienced attorney in the Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP), where she was involved with drafting multiple briefs for claims for MLP, unemployment, social security benefits, and housing sectors.

Kristin gained valuable healthcare experience as a nurse before enrolling in Campbell University, Norman A. Wiggins School of Law. She plans to specialize in the healthcare sector after she receives her Juris Doctor degree in 2023.

Several WWBB Attorneys Receive Prestigious Recognition

Several of the Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC Attorneys were recently awarded in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and the third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™.

The Best Lawyers in America®

Thomas W. Waldrep, Jr.: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

James D. Wall: Corporate Governance Law | Corporate Law | Health Care Law

John W. Babcock: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) | Commercial Finance Law | Commercial Transactions / UCC Law | Corporate Law | Health Care Law | Mergers and Acquisitions Law

J. Dennis Bailey: Commercial Litigation | Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants | Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Jennifer Lyday: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Kevin Sink: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law | Litigation – Bankruptcy

Joseph T. Carruthers III: Commercial Litigation | Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants | Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Karen M. Wilson: Corporate Law

Jan E. Yarborough: Health Care Law

Michael L. Drye: Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™

Natalia Talbot: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Tom Waldrep Presents at North Carolina Critical Access Hospital Statewide Meeting

Attorney Tom Waldrep presented at the North Carolina Critical Access Hospital Statewide Meeting in Winston-Salem, NC on August 12, 2022. His presentation, “Perspectives From the Field – Key Issues Impacting Healthcare in NC,” focused on engagement with industry leaders regarding top issues impacting rural healthcare in North Carolina. Topics covered included addressing partnerships, provider, collaboration, staff engagement, and regulatory changes.