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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.
9:45-10:00
10:00-10:45
Claims Trading Issues
Eugene J. Geekie, Jr.
Scott Brown
This panel will discuss the current trends in the buying and selling of claims in Chapter 11 cases.
10:45-11:45
This panel will review recent decisions in dealing with avoidance powers including preferences and their exceptions, fraudulent transfers and avoidance powers under state law.
11:45-12:30
Mr. Peiffer will discuss the recent developments in Chapter 12 bankruptcies, including the impact of the 2005 Amendments on debtors and creditors in Chapter 12 cases. The ability to discharge taxes through Chapter 12 will be discussed.
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
10:00-10:45
Management Incentives After the 2005 Amendments
Bruce Grohsgal
Keith M. Aurzada
This panel will discuss the latest efforts by debtors' management to get incentive compensation in Chapter 11 cases despite the limitations added by the 2005 Amendments.
10:45-11:45
Ethical Issues
Scott Brown
Eugene J. Geekie, Jr.
This panel will review recent decisions dealing with ethical issues, including disallowance of compensation, disclosure of conflicts, and representing multiple parties.
11:45-12:30This panel will discuss the recent issues and trends in the conduct and approval of sales of assets outside the ordinary course of business. Included will be discussions of break-up fees, bidding procedures, transfers of taxes and sub rosa plans.
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)
8:30-9:15
DIP Financing
William P. Weintraub
Jonathan P. Friedland
This panel will discuss recent trends regarding debtor in possession financing and will provide helpful tips in structuring such financing.
9:15-10:00
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
10:15-12:30
Chapter 11 Open Forum (continued)
