2019 NABT Conference - Trustee Agenda |
9:00am
Registration Desk Open
2:00pm
Concurrent Session: Conversion to or from Chapter 7 / Closing A Debtor’s BusinessThis panel will discuss considerations when Trustees walk into or close a debtor’s business upon conversion, the scope and reach of In re Marrama, and considerations and tools for mining the remnant assets in a converted case, as well as other conversion issues. 2:00pm
Concurrent Session: The Trustees’ Playbook and Necessary Tools for Trustees to Get to Work (For New Trustees and Assistants)This panel will communicate basic tips and legal concepts governing trustees with respect to office organization, trustee liability, the Barton Doctrine, deadlines, the necessity of 363 sales and Rule 9019 compromises and form pleadings, good communication with all and UST Audits, and more. 3:00pm
Concurrent Session: Calculation of Trustee Compensation, and Preparing to Wind Down your Practice or Pass on the Keys To Another in the Event of . . .This panel will discuss various scenarios that arise and impact calculation of trustee fees. In addition special attention will be paid to crafting a Trustee estate plan and winding down your practice in the event of your passing. Deal with this NOW. 4:00pm
Break with our Sponsors in the MarketplaceStep out of the mine and visit our Sponsors for the tools you need to mine assets. 4:30pm
Referrals, Restitution and Recreational Marijuana: Being Prepared for Crime and BankruptcyThis panel will discuss the need and art of making criminal referrals, the pursuit of restitution for the estate and growing issues and implications of marijuana (and hemp) and related cases in bankruptcy." 5:30pm
Update on the Hill by The Porter GroupGet the inside low down on what’s happening in Washington from people who are making it happen! Representative Ed Perlmutter represents the Denver suburbs and is the most experienced and knowledgeable congressman on Bankruptcy issues. Ed has introduced our bankruptcy fee increase legislation each year and is one of our strongest supporters. Jon Porter and Dan Mauer have represented our interests on the Hill for several years now. They will inform us, entertain us and answer that most perplexing question, “Just what is the Congress doing for us these days?” You won’t want to miss this! 6:15pm
Welcome ReceptionBe sure to arrive early to check in and enjoy the many amenities of at the Hilton Denver City Center. Then rekindle friendships and reconnect with your colleagues at the Welcome Reception. 6:30am
Registration Desk Open
7:00am
Breakfast in the Marketplace
7:30am
Update from the Hill by Congressman Ed PerlmutterGet the inside low down on what’s happening in Washington from people who are making it happen! Representative Ed Perlmutter represents the Denver suburbs and is the most experienced and knowledgeable congressman on Bankruptcy issues. Ed has introduced our bankruptcy fee increase legislation each year and is one of our strongest supporters. Jon Porter and Dan Mauer have represented our interests on the Hill for several years now. They will inform us, entertain us and answer that most perplexing question, “Just what is the Congress doing for us these days?” You won’t want to miss this! 7:50am
Welcome
8:00am
Case Law UpdateAttend this session and you are guaranteed to load your Mining cart with gems and jewels. As always this omnipotent panel will enlighten Trustees as to all the recent cases of interest across the United States. 10:00am
Break with our Sponsors in the MarketplaceStep out of the mine and visit our Sponsors for the tools you need to mine assets. 10:45am
We are pleased that Director White will attend and detail the issues facing the United States Trustee program and trustees in general. Attend this all important overview from Washington. 11:15am
Tiffany Carroll, Acting Assistant Director for Oversight and Suzanne Hazard, Deputy Assistant Director of Oversight will have a plethora of important updates that they will share with Trustees and Trustee Assistants. Do not miss this presentation. 10:45am
William P. Miller and Elizabeth Abdelmasieh will have important updates that they will share with Trustees and Trustee Assistants from states governed by the Bankruptcy Administrator program. 11:45am
Alter Ego, Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Similar Third-Party Liability Claims; Remedies that Can be Asserted by a Trustee Regarding Such ClaimsIf you have an entity that has been organized or set up to provide a legal shield for the person really controlling an operation, then you should attend this presentation. Our panel will discuss the alter ego doctrine and similar third-party liability theories, the relevant elements and evidence necessary to pursue such claims, as well as remedies related thereto. 12:45 - 5:00pm
Explore Denver - Free TimeEnjoy an afternoon of exploring Denver! 5:15 - 6:15pm
President's Circle Reception (Invitation Only)Invitation only reception to honor our Past Presidents, President’s Circle members, Board of Directors, First-Time Attendees, Lobbyists and Ambassadors. Want to join this esteemed group of attendees? Consider becoming a President’s Circle member. Learn More Here. 6:30am
Registration Desk Open
7:00am
Breakfast in the Marketplace
8:00am
All Things Tax: What Hazards Will You Encounter and What Assets Can You Mine from Forms 1120, 1065 and 1040?Our panel will discuss and highlight the benefits and burdens of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as it relates to case administration for trustees. And our panel will offer practical tips and leads in finding assets in the examination of Forms 1120, 1065 and 1040. 9:00am
Virtual Currency is Here to Stay: What Every Trustee Must KnowOur panel will deliver practical mining tips, tools and content for administering cases with Cryptocurrency assets. 10:00am
Break with our Sponsors in the MarketplaceStep out of the mine and visit our Sponsors for the tools you need to mine assets. 10:30am
Mining for Diamonds in the Rough!Our panel will shine a light upon and help you mine for diamonds in the rough. An experienced panel of wily trustees will show you where and how to find and administer unusual assets, which includes but is not limited to such things as health savings accounts, reverse mortgages, and per capita payments. 11:30am
Lunch in the Marketplace
12:15pm
Trustee Member Only Meeting
12:40pm
Express Talks | Mining Trustee IssuesIn this fast-paced session, Trustees will be divided into 4 groups. Each facilitator will give an intensive and accelerated presentation on 1 of 4 topics for 20 minutes. The facilitator will then move on to the next group. Express Talk topics will include: 2:15pm
Break with our Sponsors in the MarketplaceStep out of the mine and visit our Sponsors for the tools you need to mine assets. 2:30pm
Understanding Insurance Coverage in Pursuit of Civil ClaimsThis panel will shine a bright light on insurance policies, and policy requirements and deadlines, and they will examine the elements of and coverage levels and limits of Directors and Officers Claims, Bad Faith Claims and Other Tort Claims. 3:30pm
Avoidance Actions and DefensesAvoidance actions can be the bread and butter and even a gold nugget in your estate. This experienced panel will help you find and identify the elements and necessary evidence to pursue in section 544, 547, 548 avoidance actions. And the panel will update you as to common defenses and trends used in defending adversary avoidance actions. 4:30pm
Ethics at the MoviesThe canary in the mine will warn you of unsafe conditions and help you steer clear of ethical dilemmas. Stay tuned for an entertaining but tremendously informative presentation. 6:30pm
NABT Reception at Howl at the MoonThis year we will be Howling at the Moon on Saturday evening! Be sure to join us as we visit one of Denver’s premier nightlife scenes to enjoy dinner and entertainment at Howl At the Moon. Shuttle bus transportation to and from will be provided. 7:00am
Registration Desk Open
7:00am
Farewell Breakfast in the Marketplace
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