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The Commercial Law World (CLW) 

The CLW magazine reports on and discusses the changing and developing commercial collections sector utilizing an editorial board of leading industry insights.

The CLW magazine is a hub of opportunities where key decision makers collaborate with each other, celebrate their successes, and create connections; and, it is FREE with your membership.

Advertising Opportunities
Choose from several ad sizes and placements levels. The CLLA will also create an ad for you! CLICK HERE for more information.
Non-Member Yearly Subscription Order Form
Archival Issues
Limited quantities of past issues of the CLW are available. CLICK HERE for more information.

Call for Writers!

We’d Love to See You in Print!  
The Commercial Law League of America and CLW magazine are looking for articles. If you are interested, please contact Beau Hays at beau@hayspotter.com or Wanda Borges at wborges@borgeslawllc.com.

The Commercial Law World (CLW) 

The CLW magazine reports on and discusses the changing and developing commercial collections sector utilizing an editorial board of leading industry insights.

The CLW magazine is a hub of opportunities where key decision makers collaborate with each other, celebrate their successes, and create connections; and, it is FREE with your membership.

Advertising Opportunities
Choose from several ad sizes and placements levels. The CLLA will also create an ad for you! CLICK HERE for more information.
Non-Member Yearly Subscription Order Form
Archival Issues
Limited quantities of past issues of the CLW are available. CLICK HERE for more information.

Call for Writers!

We’d Love to See You in Print!  
The Commercial Law League of America and CLW magazine are looking for articles.
If you are interested, please contact Beau Hays at beau@hayspotter.com.

Current Issue

CLW Vol 39 Issue 3 cover

To submit articles and advertising contact the editor by email at editor@clla.org 

Submissions Information 
Click here for Submissions Guidelines

From the Editors of
Commercial Law World Magazine

Volume 40 Issue 3

Several contributors have brought this Bankruptcy Issue to life!

  • THE NEW CHANNELING:
    Insurance Buybacks After Purdue Pharma and the Limits Already in the Bankruptcy Code
    Candice L. Kline, Esq.
  • Spirit and Saks: Two Cases Exemplifying Problems with Bankruptcy Forum Shopping
    Theodore Sandler, Esq.
  • Edge Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and the Next Restructuring Cycle
    Jack J. Rose
  • Involuntary Bankruptcy: Immune From 12(b)(6)?
    Austin Smith, Esq.
  • Capturing Nonmonetary Value: Rethinking Avoidable Transfers at the 2026 CLLA National Convention
    Candice L. Kline, Esq.
  • CLLA Bankruptcy Case Law Update
    Hon. David Leigh and Kirk Burkley, Esq.
  • UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE U.S. COURTS Bankruptcies Rise 12.2 PERCENT
  • Beyond Culpability: The Post-Bartenwerfer Progeny, Imputing Non-dischargeability to the Innocent Co-Debtor and the CLLA’s Legislative Path to Restoring the Bankruptcy Fresh Start
    Peter C. Califano, Esq. and Jeffrey N. Schatzman, Esq. 

    And updates from our regular contributors!

    Advertising Opportunities 

    Member Ad Placement Form

    Member Ad Rate Sheet

    Non-Member Ad Placement Form

    Non-Member Ad Rate Sheet

    Non-Member Yearly Subscription 

    Click Here to Subscribe 

    Archival Issue Are Available for Purchase

    Archived Past Issues are available for purchase. Click here to preview and order past issues.

    Co-Chair (2023-2024)
    Beau Hays
    Partner, Hays & Potter, LLP
    beau@hayspotter.com

    Co-Chair (2023-2024)
    Wanda Borges
    Borges & Associates, LLC
    wborges@borgeslawllc.com

    BOARD OF ASSOCIATE EDITORS

    Wanda Borges, Co-Chair
    Syosset, NY

    Beau Hays, Co-Chair
    Peachtree Corners, GA

    Robert Ash
    Ramsey, NJ

    Peter Gannott
    Louisville, KY

    Michelle Gilbert
    Tampa, FL

    Amy L. Pona
    Shoreview, MN 

    Regina Slowey
    Auburn Hiils, MI

    Chris Walcher
    Orange, CA

    Liam Worthington
    Porthmadog, Wales

    BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2026-2027

    Ben H. Farrow
    President
    Montgomery, Alabama

    Candice Kline
    President-Elect
    Maumee, Ohio

    Richard Payne
    Immediate Past President
    Toronto, Ontario

    Tim Wan
    Treasurer
    Smithtown, New York

    Daniel Kerrick
    Recording Secretary
    Wilmington, Delaware

    Deborah Rubin
    Bankruptcy Section Representative
    Southfield, Michigan

    Jeffrey Nicolet
    Creditors’ Rights Section Representative
    Minneapolis, Minnesota

    Robert Ash
    Agency Section Representative
    Ramsey, New Jersey

    Amy L. Pona
    New Members’ Section Representative

    Robert Sonnhalter
    Law List Publisher Representative
    Cleveland, Ohio

    Michelle Gilbert
    Attorney Board Member
    Tampa, Florida

    Victor Garcia
    Attorney Board Member
    Miami Lakes, Florida

    Jack Rose
    Attorney Board Member
    Bronxville, New York

    Phil Lattanzio
    Executive Vice President
    Hoffman Estates, Illinois

    Current Issue

    CLW Vol 39 Issue 3 cover

    To submit articles and advertising contact the editor by email at editor@clla.org 

    Submissions Information 
    Click here for Submissions Guidelines

    From the Editors of
    Commercial Law World Magazine

    Volume 40 Issue 3

    Several contributors have brought this Bankruptcy Issue to life!

    • THE NEW CHANNELING:
      Insurance Buybacks After Purdue Pharma and the Limits Already in the Bankruptcy Code
      Candice L. Kline, Esq.
    • Spirit and Saks: Two Cases Exemplifying Problems with Bankruptcy Forum Shopping
      Theodore Sandler, Esq.
    • Edge Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and the Next Restructuring Cycle
      Jack J. Rose
    • Involuntary Bankruptcy: Immune From 12(b)(6)?
      Austin Smith, Esq.
    • Capturing Nonmonetary Value: Rethinking Avoidable Transfers at the 2026 CLLA National Convention
      Candice L. Kline, Esq.
    • CLLA Bankruptcy Case Law Update
      Hon. David Leigh and Kirk Burkley, Esq.
    • UPDATE FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE U.S. COURTS Bankruptcies Rise 12.2 PERCENT
    • Beyond Culpability: The Post-Bartenwerfer Progeny, Imputing Non-dischargeability to the Innocent Co-Debtor and the CLLA’s Legislative Path to Restoring the Bankruptcy Fresh Start
      Peter C. Califano, Esq. and Jeffrey N. Schatzman, Esq. 

      And updates from our regular contributors!

      Advertising Opportunities 

      Member Ad Placement Form

      Member Ad Rate Sheet

      Non-Member Ad Placement Form

      Non-Member Ad Rate Sheet

      Non-Member Yearly Subscription 

      Click Here to Subscribe 

      Archival Issue Are Available for Purchase

      Archived Past Issues are available for purchase. Click here to preview and order past issues.

      Co-Chair (2023-2024)
      Beau Hays
      Partner, Hays & Potter, LLP
      beau@hayspotter.com

      Co-Chair (2023-2024)
      Wanda Borges
      Borges & Associates, LLC
      wborges@borgeslawllc.com

      BOARD OF ASSOCIATE EDITORS

      Wanda Borges, Co-Chair
      Syosset, NY

      Beau Hays, Co-Chair
      Peachtree Corners, GA

      Robert Ash
      Ramsey, NJ

      Peter Gannott
      Louisville, KY

      Michelle Gilbert
      Tampa, FL

      Amy L. Pona
      Shoreview, MN 

      Regina Slowey
      Auburn Hiils, MI

      Chris Walcher
      Orange, CA

      Liam Worthington
      Porthmadog, Wales

      BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2026-2027

      Ben H. Farrow
      President
      Montgomery, Alabama

      Candice Kline
      President-Elect
      Maumee, Ohio

      Richard Payne
      Immediate Past President
      Toronto, Ontario

      Tim Wan
      Treasurer
      Smithtown, New York

      Daniel Kerrick
      Recording Secretary
      Wilmington, Delaware

      Deborah Rubin
      Bankruptcy Section Representative
      Southfield, Michigan

      Jeffrey Nicolet
      Creditors’ Rights Section Representative
      Minneapolis, Minnesota

      Robert Ash
      Agency Section Representative
      Ramsey, New Jersey

      Amy L. Pona
      New Members’ Section Representative

      Robert Sonnhalter
      Law List Publisher Representative
      Cleveland, Ohio

      Michelle Gilbert
      Attorney Board Member
      Tampa, Florida

      Victor Garcia
      Attorney Board Member
      Miami Lakes, Florida

      Jack Rose
      Attorney Board Member
      Bronxville, New York

      Phil Lattanzio
      Executive Vice President
      Hoffman Estates, Illinois