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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.
9:45-10:30
Judge Russell and Riegle will discuss their views on litigation in Bankruptcy Court, including common mistakes that they see made by attorneys.
10:30-10:45
10:45-11:45
Evidence and Discovery Issues
Judge Barry Russell
Judge Russell, one of the nation's experts on evidence in bankruptcy cases, will discuss common evidenciary and discovery issues that he often sees in bankruptcy litigation.
11:45-12:30
Appellate Procedure
Scott Bovitz
Sandra A. Reimer
This panel will discuss the appellate rules and procedures and point out effective strategies.
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.
9:45-10:30
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.
10:30-10:45
10:45-11:45
Ethical Issues
Rob Charles
Sandra A. Reimer
This panel will review recent decisions dealing with ethical issues, including disallowance of compensation, disclosure of conflicts; and representing multiple parties.
11:45-12:30
This panel will review recent decisions in dealing with avoidance powers including preferences and their exceptions, fraudulent transfers and avoidance powers under state law.
8:30-10:00
Open Forum on Consumer Issues
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. Depending on his availability, the panel may be joined by Judge Bruce Markell, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Nevada, Las Vegas.
10:00-10:15
10:15-12:30
Open Forum (continued)
8:30-9:30
Liquidating Trusts and Post-confirmation Issues
Daniel D. Doyle
Robert J. Feinstein
This panel will discuss recent trends regarding the establishment and operation of liquidating trusts and other post-confirmation issues.
9:30-10:30
Litigation in Chapter 11 Cases
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.
10:30-10:45
10:45-12:30
Chapter 11 Open Forum (continued)
