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* NOTE: The program for 2011 has not been finalized, but the schedule will be similar to the following 2010 program…
7:30-8:45
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 25 years.
8:45-9:00
9:00-10:00
Effective Cross-Examination of Experts
David M. Neff
Thomas S. Vangel
Effective techniques in cross-examination of experts. The standards required for expert opinions and common areas to explore in pointing out the weaknesses of the expert will be discussed.
10:00-10:45
Ponzi Scheme Litigation Issues
William L. Norton III
Robert E. Kaelin
This panel will discuss common ponzi schemes and will identify the issues that are commonly brought to trustees in recovering assets for the estate. Defenses to such actions will also be explored.
10:45-11:30
This panel will explain privileges and their impact in litigation. Unintended privilege waivers will be explored.
7:30-8:45
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.
8:45-9:00
9:00-9:45
Preference Litigation
Dennis J. Connolly
Timothy M. Lupinacci
This panel will review the recent decisions relating to preferences and their exceptions. Emphasis will be placed o ordinary course of business and new value defenses and the impact of §502(d) and §503(b)(9) in such litigations.
9:45-10:45
This panel will review recent decisions dealing with ethical issues, including disallowance of compensation, disclosure of conflicts, and representing multiple parties.
10:45-11:30
This panel will discuss common expedited motions filed by debtors at the beginning of a Chapter 11. Forms and procedures will be presented.
7:30-8:45
Recent Developments in Consumer Cases
This panel will discuss recent exemptions and dismissals issued in Chapter 7 cases and reaffirmations will be covered.
8:45-9:45
Dischargeability Issues
Judge William H. Brown
Timothy M. Lupinacci
This panel will discusscurrent trends in dischargeability actions under 11 U.S.C. §523(a).
9:45-10:00
10:00-11:30
Recent Developments in Chapter 13 Cases
Judge William T. Thurman
Judge William H. Brown
Kevin R. Anderson
This panel will discuss current issues in Chapter 13 cases, includng preparation of Form B22 and the drafting and confirmation of Chapter 13 plans.
7:30-9:30
Chapter 11 Open Forum
This panel will conduct 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.
9:30-9:45
9:45-11:30
Chapter 11 Open Forum (continued)
