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* NOTE: The program for 2011 has not been finalized, but the schedule will be similar to the following 2010 program…
8:30-9:45
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 20 years.
9:45-10:00
10:00-11:00
Section 363 Asset Sales (Forms and Procedures)
James R. Kelley
Keith M. Aurzada
This panel will discuss the issues and trends in assets sales in Chapter 11 cases. The sale of assets in the Chrysler and GM cases will be highlighted. Also, sample forms and notice procedures will be discussed.
11:00-11:45
This panel, composed of attorneys for the PBGC, will discus the issues that Chapter 11 attorneys need to know about the Pension Benefits Guaranty Corporation.
11:45-12:30
Mr. Kelley will provide an explanation of the complicated tax issues in individual Chapter 11 cases.
8:30-9:45
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.
9:45-10:00
10:00-10:45
Post-Confirmation Issues
Prof. Susan Block-Lieb
Keith M. Aurzada
This panel will discuss common post-confirmation issues in Chapter 11 cases. The factors needed to prove to obtain third party releases will be discussed.
10:45-11:30
Avoidance Actions
David A. Lander
Judge William H. Brown
This panel will review recent decisions in dealing with avoidance powers including preferences and their exceptions, fraudulent transfers and avoidance powers under state law.
11:30-12:30
This panel will review recent decisions dealing with ethical issues, including disallowance of compensation, disclosure of conflicts, and representing multiple parties.
6:00-7:30
8:30-10:00
Chapter 11 Open Forum:
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
Open Forum (continued)
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
Chapter 11 Open Forum (continued)
