Grand Tetons Mountains Western Mountains Bankruptcy Law Seminar

BANKRUPTCY LAW SEMINAR

YEAR IN REVIEW

June 25 – 28, 2009

SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009
MODERATOR
William L. Norton III
John W. Ames

8:30-9:45
Recent Developments
Jonathan M. Landers

Mr. Landers 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
Allowance of Administrative and Priority Claims
C.R. Bowles, Jr.
Keith M. Aurzada

This panel will discuss the procedures for the allowance of priority claims under §503 and 507 of the Bankruptcy Code. The problems created by §503(b)(9) claims in Chapter 11 cases will be discussed.

10:45-11:30
Individual Chapter 11s
William L. Norton III
John W. Ames

This panel will discuss the issues created by the 2005 Amendments for individuals in Chapter 11 cases and the manner in which an individual can confirm a Chapter 11 plan. A comparison between Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 will be provided.

11:30-12:30
Avoidance Actions
David A. Lander
Keith M. Aurzada

This panel will review recent decisions in dealing with avoidance powers including preferences and their exceptions, fraudulent transfers and avoidance powers under state law.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009
MODERATOR
William L. Norton III

8:30-9:45
Recent Developments
Jonathan M. Landers

Mr. Landers 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
Financial Assets in Bankruptcy Cases
Bruce Grohsgal
John W. Ames

This panel will discuss financial assets in bankruptcy cases and will highlight the protections provided to them by the Bankruptcy Code and the recent cases dealing with them.

10:45-11:30
Dealing with Healthcare Issues
Nancy A. Peterman
C.R. Bowles, Jr.

This panel will discuss the recent issues and trends in cases involving healthcare providers.

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.

6:00-7:30
Reception

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009
MODERATOR
Judge Leif M. Clark

8:30-9:30
Liquidating Trusts and Post-confirmation Issues
David A. Lander
Nancy A. Peterman

This panel will discuss recent trends regarding the establishment and operation of liquidating trusts and other post-confirmation issues.

9:30-10:00
Chapter 11 Open Forum:
  • Operational Issues
  • Confirmation Issues
  • Recent Developments
Judge Leif M. Clark
Judge Lawrence S. Walter
Bruce Grohsgal
Thomas G. Jaros

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)

SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2009
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 William H. Brown
Judge Randolph J. Haines

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)

 

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