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8:30-9:30
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.
9:30-10:15
Judge Russell, one of the nation's experts on evidence in bankruptcy cases, will discuss common evidenciary issues that he often sees in bankruptcy litigation.
10:15-10:30
10:30-11:00
Electronic Discovery Issues
Warren E. Agin
Mr. Agin will discuss the recent electronic discovery amendments to the federal rules and a discussion of selected topics that attorneys face in conducting discovery, including evidence objections and privilege issues.
11:00-11:30
Intellectual Property Issues
Warren E. Agin
Mr. Agin will review recent developments in the area of intellectual property interests in bankruptcy cases.
11:30-12:30
This panel will review recent decisions in dealing with avoidance powers including preferences and their exceptions, fraudulent transfers and avoidance powers under state law.
8:30-9:45
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 state law defenses to actions asserted by trustees.
10:30-10:45
10:45-11:30
Sale of Asset Issues
David A. Lander
Judge William H. Brown
This 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.
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.
8:30-9:15
Statutory Construction
Judge Bruce A. Markell
Judge Markel will provide an analysis of current cases and theories used by the courts in applying standards for the interpretation of the Bankruptcy Code.
9:15-10:00
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)
8:30-9:30
DIP Financing Issues
Robert J. Feinstein
Jonathan P. Friedland
This panel will discuss recent trends regarding debtor in possession financing and will provide helpful tips in structuring such financing.
9:15-10:30
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)
