Grand Tetons Mountains Western Mountains Bankruptcy Law Seminar

NORTON BANKRUPTCY LAW SEMINAR

YEAR IN REVIEW

June 23 – 26, 2012

SCHEDULE:

SATURDAY, JUNE 23, 2012
MODERATOR
William L. Norton III

8:30-9:45
Recent Developments
Judge Randolph J. Haines

Judge Haines will review all U.S. Supreme Court decisions, Court of Appeals and selected lower court decisions rendered over the past year relating to consumer or business bankruptcy issues. This review has been a trademark of the Norton Institutes for over 20 years.

The actual activity
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Break

10:00-10:45
Mortgage Claims Litigation
William L. Norton III
Ronda J. Winnecour

This panel will discuss the complex area of consumer mortgages and will explain the regulations and procedures that mortgage lenders must satisfy to collect on defaulted loans and to obtain relief from stay in bankruptcy cases.

10:45-11:30
Jurisdiction Issues
Judge Randolph J. Haines
Rob Charles

This panel will discuss the jurisdiction issues raised in the Stern v. Marshall decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. The impact of the decision on litigation in bankruptcy courts will be a primary focus.

11:30-12:30
Ethical Issues
Rob Charles
Gerald K. Smith

This panel will review recent decisions dealing with ethical issues, including disallowance of compensation, disclosure of conflicts, and representing multiple parties.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012
MODERATOR
William L. Norton III

8:30-9:45
Recent Developments
Judge Randolph J. Haines

Judge Haines will continue his review of all U.S. Supreme Court decisions, Court of Appeals and selected lower court decisions rendered over the past year relating to consumer or business bankruptcy issues.

9:45-10:00
Break

10:00-10:45
Bankruptcy Tax Issues
James R. Kelley

Mr. Kelley will review the tax treatment for debtors, including the complications in individual Chapter 11 cases.

10:45-11:45
Preference Litigation
James R. Kelley
David A. Lander

This panel will review the recent decisions relating to preferences and their defenses. Emphasis will be placed o ordinary course of business and new value defenses and recent cases considering the impact of §502(d) and §503(b)(9) in such litigations.

11:45-12:30
Fraudulent Transfer Litigation
James R. Kelley
David A. Lander

This panel will review the cases and trends in fraudulent transfer actions. Strategies in defending such actions will be discussed.

6:00-7:30
Reception

MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2012
MODERATOR
Judge Keith M. Lundin

8:30-10:00
Open Forum on Consumer Issues

  • Notice Issues
  • Dischargeability Issues
  • Exemption Issues
  • Reaffirmations
  • Means Test Calculator
  • Chapter 13 Issues

Judge Keith M. Lundin
Judge Randolph J. Haines
Ronda J. Winnecour

An open forum discussion of consumer and Chapter 13 issues selected by Judge Lundin. This discussion is always lively and entertaining and is a must for bankruptcy attorneys dealing with consumer cases.

10:00-10:15
Break

10:15-12:30
Chapter 11 Open Forum (continued)

TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2012
MODERATOR
Judge Leif M. Clark

8:30-10:00
Chapter 11 Open Forum:

  • Operational Issues
  • Confirmation Issues
  • Recent Developments
Judge Leif M. Clark
Robert J. Feinstein
Rob Charles
Gerald K. Smith

An open forum discussion of hot topics in Chapter 11 selected by Judge Leif Clark. This discussion is always lively and entertaining and is a must for bankruptcy attorneys dealing with Chapter 11 cases.

10:00-10:15
Break

10:15-12:30
Open Forum (continued)

 

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