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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.
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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
Non-Member Yearly Subscription Order Form
https://clla.formstack.com/forms/clla_online_order_form_2024
Archival Issues
Call for Writers!
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
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
Non-Member Yearly Subscription
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
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
Non-Member Yearly Subscription
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





