Hot Topics in Bankruptcy in 1Q26
March 18, 2026
In this webinar, Patrick Holohan, Mark Lightner, and Ian Feng from CreditSights are joined by Raff Ferraioli of Morrison & Foerster and Marc Heimowitz of Creditor Rights Coalition to examine key developments shaping the restructuring landscape in Q1 2026, including liability management exercises, contested chapter 11 cases, and evolving legal standards for third-party releases post-Purdue Pharma.
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Speakers:
Patrick Holohan, Managing Editor of Bankruptcy at LevFin Insights
Mark Lightner, Esq., Head of Special Situations Legal Research at CreditSights
Ian Feng, J.D., Senior Covenant Analyst at Covenant Review
Raff Ferraioli, Partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP
Marc Heimowitz, J.D., C.F.A., Founder and Managing Member at Coda Advisory Group and Creditor Rights Coalition
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
04:52 – CRC Symposium Highlights
14:42 – LME Trends Q1 2026
23:38 – OPI Original Issue Discount Settlement
37:01 – Multicolor Venue Battle and DIP
51:09 – Serta Simmons Damages Trial
1:02:42 – Third Party Releases Post-Purdue
1:07:20 – Conclusion & Key Takeaways
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OID, LMEs, and Bankruptcy: A Primer: Pending litigation could reshape how bankruptcy courts treat certain exchange offer structures. This analysis examines discount components arising from distressed debt restructuring transactions. https://know.creditsights.com/insight…
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