NORTON BANKRUPTCY LITIGATION SEMINAR I

SCHEDULE:

7:30-8:45
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 25 years.

9:00-9:45
Ponzi Litigation
David M. Neff
Jeffrey Hellman

This panel will discuss the issues and decisions in litigating in Ponzi cases. The developments in the Madoff case will be highlighted.

9:45-10:30
Appellate Advocacy
Judge Randolph J. Haines
Susan M. Freeman

This panel will discuss procedures for an effective appeal. The differences between an appeal to the district court and the bankruptcy appellate panel will be discussed along with the procedures for a direct appeal to the circuit court. Tips in presenting cases to an appellate court will be highlighted.

This panel will discuss important issues regarding claims litigation. The jurisdiction issues raised in the Stern v. Marshall decision by the U.S. Supreme Court.will be a primary focus. Additionally the panel will discuss application of collateral estoppel and res judicata principals and allowance of claims under § 502.

7:30-8:45
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.

9:00-10:00
Preference Litigation
Dennis J. Connolly
Timothy M. Lupinacci

This panel will review the recent decisions on 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 litigation.

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

11:00-11:45
Mortgage Claim Litigation
Judge Randolph J. Haines
William L. Norton III

This panel will discuss the status of litigation of consumer mortgages and will explain the regulations and procedures that mortgage lenders and servicers must satisfy to collect on defaulted loans. Standing issues and the new amendments for proof of claims will be covered.

7:30-8:45
Recent Developments in Chapter 7 Cases

• Dismissal
• Exemptions
• Reaffirmations

This panel will discuss recent cases and trends in Chapter 7 cases, including exemptions, reaffirmations and dismissals.

8:45-9:00
Break

9:00-10:30
Recent Developments in Chapter 13 Cases
Judge William T. Thurman
Kevin R. Anderson

This panel will discuss current issues in Chapter 13 cases, includng preparation of Form B22 and the drafting and confirmation of Chapter 13 plans.

This panel will discuss current trends in dischargeability actions under 11 U.S.C. §523(a). Litigation strategies and defenses will be highlighted.

7:30-9:30
Chapter 11 Open Forum

• Recent Developments
• Operational Issues
• Confirmation Issues

This panel will conduct 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.

9:45-11:30
Chapter 11 Open Forum (continued)