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Sam J. Alberts
Partner | Dentons
Minyao Wang
Partner | Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
Lauren R. Lifland
Counsel | Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLPPost Purdue: The State of Play with Respect to Third Party Releases, Exculpations and Injunctions in Chapter 11 and 15 | Live CLE Bankruptcy Law Webinar
Broadcast Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET) | On-Demand 24 hrs later
The Supreme Court’s decision on Purdue Pharma has changed the rules for third-party releases, exculpations, and injunctions in bankruptcy cases. Courts, lawyers, and regulators are now reconsidering how and whether these tools can help resolve complicated disputes in Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings.
This webinar will take a close look at the current situation after Purdue. It will offer practical advice on how to structure and defend these provisions in bankruptcy plans and settlements.
Join Sam J. Alberts, Partner at Dentons, Minyao Wang, Partner at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, and Lauren R. Lifland, Counsel at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, for this CLE webinar as they explore recent case law, regulatory trends, and proven strategies for navigating the evolving standards surrounding third-party releases, exculpations, and injunctions.
Key Topics:
- Post-Purdue developments shaping third-party releases, exculpations, and injunctions.
- Structuring settlements and plans to improve enforceability.
- Disclosure, due process, and creditor consent considerations.
- Responding to challenges from U.S. Trustees and state attorneys general.
- Alternative strategies when approval of these provisions is uncertain.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze recent case law developments influencing the enforceability of third-party releases in bankruptcy settlements.
- Apply effective structuring techniques to support court approval of settlements that include third-party releases.
- Understand the disclosure, due process, and creditor consent requirements critical to sustaining third-party release provisions.
- Develop strategies to address regulatory objections and explore viable alternatives when third-party releases face potential rejection.
Agenda:
Sam J. Alberts, Partner, Dentons,
Minyao Wang, Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP,
&
Lauren R. Lifland, Counsel, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Who Should Attend:
- Bankruptcy and Restructuring Attorneys
- Corporate and Litigation Counsel
- Chief Restructuring Officers (CROs)
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
- General Counsel and In-House Legal Teams
- Turnaround and Financial Advisors
- M&A Professionals
Master the Strategy Behind Third-Party Releases in Bankruptcy!
Join this insightful CLE bankruptcy law webinar to explore the evolving landscape of third-party releases and gain practical guidance for structuring settlements that withstand court and regulatory scrutiny. Learn from experts as they unpack recent case law, discuss disclosure and consent requirements, and share proven strategies to strengthen the enforceability of these releases—all while earning CLE credit through a session designed for today’s bankruptcy practitioners.
Please check the credit section below for the details for your state and do not hesitate to contact the Knowledge Group if you have any questions.
Credit:
Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
NASBA Field of Study: Business Law – Technical
Method of Presentation: Live Webinar; Group-Internet Based | Prerequisite: General knowledge of bankruptcy law
Course Code: 1411486 | Total Credit: 1.5
CPE Credit:
1.50 CPE (Not eligible for QAS (On-demand) CPE credits)
CLE Credits:
CA 1.50 General – Approved Until: 12/09/2027
PA 1.50 General – Approved Until: 12/09/2027
VT 1.50 General -Approved Until: 12/31/2025
NJ 1.50 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY 1.50 Areas of Professional Practice – Credits through Reciprocity
AR 1.50 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT 1.50 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH 1.50 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO 1.50 General – Approved Until: 12/09/2025
Pending CLE Application: GA, TN, WI
Self-Apply: AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY
If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.
No MCLE Requirements: DC, MD, MA, MI, SD
Not Eligible for CLE: AK, AZ, HI
