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ACI - 2nd National Forum on Commercial Loans

Event | 02.23.10 - 02.24.10, 12:00 AM UTC - 12:00 AM UTC

In the wake of the credit crunch, default rates are on the rise as troubled companies find it increasingly difficult to obtain new financing, and many industry experts expect credit concerns to continue for some time. Adding to the concern and uncertainty in the commercial lending market is the fact that second lien financing has exploded in recent years and is now for the first time being tested in a downturn.

The American Conference Institute’s 2nd National Forum on Commercial Loans ia the leading forum for lenders, private practice attorneys, and restructuring and workout professionals. The exceptional faculty will provide attendees with key strategies and best practices for:

  • Capitalizing on market trends and ensuring that you are well-positioned to protect your investments
  • Pursuing alternatives to bankruptcy, including out-of-court restructurings and loan amendments
  • Resolving intercreditor conflicts of interest in your favor
  • Maximizing the effectiveness of turnaround and restructuring professionals

William O'Connor is one of speakers at this conference. The topic is "Complex Workouts: Overcoming Obstacles Created by Multilayered Debt Structures."

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Event | 02.20.25

Has the Buss Stopped? Recoupment Today

Has the Buss Stopped? Recoupment Today: In 1997, the California Supreme Court decided Buss v. Superior Court. In Buss, the court concluded that a liability insurer that defended a mixed action could seek reimbursement from the insured for the defense costs associated with the claims that were not even potentially covered. Since then, numerous courts have held that insurers are entitled to recoup their defense costs associated with uncovered claims or causes of action. On the other hand, a significant number of courts have rejected insurers’ right to recoupment, at least in the absence of a policy provision granting the insurer that right. Some commentators have even suggested that the current judicial trend might be away from permitting insurers to recoup their defense costs. Is that correct? Has the Buss stopped? This panel of coverage experts will analyze insurers’ claimed right to recoupment today, and offer their perspectives on what the law on recoupment should perhaps be and might be in the future.

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