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* NOTE: The program for 2013 has not been finalized, but the schedule will be similar to the following 2012 program…
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.
9:45-10:00
10:00-11:30
Claims Litigation
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.
11:30-12:30
Small Business Cases
William L. Norton III
Laurel E. Davis
This panel will review the particular problems with small business cases, including the special rules that apply. Recommendations as to how to manage such cases will be given, including the drafting of a plan and disclosure statement.
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
10:00-10:30
Mortgage Claims Litigation
Ricardo I. Kilpatrick
William L. Norton III
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.
10:30-11:30
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.
11:30-12:30
This panel will review recent decisions dealing with ethical issues, including disallowance of compensation, disclosure of conflicts, and representing multiple parties.
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.
10:00-10:15
10:15-12:30
Open Forum (continued)
8:30-10:30
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)
