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41st Annual Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Seminar
Sponsored by the Idaho State Bar Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section
February 2-4, 2023
Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center at the Mountain America Event Center
1690 Event Center Dr. – Idaho Falls
**In-Person Attendance Only
13.5 CLE credits of which 1.25 is Ethics
| Full Conference Registration | |
| Standard Registration: | $400 |
| Bankruptcy Section Members: | $350 |
| Paralegals and Court Staff: | $200 |
| Law Students: | $50 |
| Partial Registration Options | |
| Thursday OR Saturday Only: | $150 |
| Friday Only: | $200 |
Take Advantage of the Section Membership Registration Benefits Now: Join the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section for only $30.
Join the Idaho State Bar Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section for their 41st Annual Bankruptcy Seminar that will be held at the beautiful new conference center in Idaho Falls. The seminar will feature nationally recognized speakers on bankruptcy and jurists from the Idaho and Montana bankruptcy bench who will present on various aspects of bankruptcy law and practice.
Lodging Reservations:
Individuals can make lodging reservations at any of the three Hilton brand hotels in Idaho Falls for the discounted rate of $105/night using the links below or by calling 1-800-HILTONS and requesting the group rate. Rooms at the discounted rate must be booked by Friday, January 13, 2023.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Idaho Falls
Reminder: Your Cutoff Date (Last Day to Book Reservations) will be Friday, January 13, 2023.
Program Agenda
| Thursday, February 2 | |
| 1:00 p.m. | Welcome & Case Law Review |
| Brian T. Tucker, Nelson Hall Parry Tucker, PLLC | |
| B. Griffin Butler, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho | |
| Erin M. Hanson, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho | |
| Carol K. Mills, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho | |
| 2:15 p.m. | Student Loan Update |
| Tara Twomey, National Consumer Law Center and National Consumer Bankruptcy Rights Center | |
| 3:15 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
| 3:30 p.m. | IRS and Federal Tax Issues in Bankruptcy and Some Common Misconceptions |
| William M. Humphries, U.S. Attorney’s Office,District of Idaho | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Update on Stretto/Bestcase |
| George Vogl, Stretto | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
| 6:30 p.m. | Speaker’s Dinner (Invitation Only) |
| Friday, February 3 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Third Party Releases in Chapter 11 Cases |
| Hon. Joseph M. Meier, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho | |
| Paul N.J. Ross, Idaho Bankruptcy Law | |
| Steven L. Taggart, Olsen Taggart PLLC | |
| 9:45 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10:00 a.m. | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – A Judge’s View from the Bench |
| Hon. Benjamin P. Hursh, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Montana | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Cryptocurrency Best Practices |
| Jessica G. McKinlay, University of Idaho College of Law | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Hosted Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. | Jeopardy |
| J.B. Evans, Dorsey & Whitney LLP and Selected Contestants | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Mockingbirds and the Court System: My Journey for Justice |
| Justice Gregory W. Moeller, Idaho Supreme Court | |
| 3:45 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
| 4:00 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| Paralegal Breakout
Nicole Lynch and Amie Duong, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Clerk’s Office, District of Idaho |
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| Creditor Breakout | |
| Robert J. Maynes, East Idaho Credit Union | |
| Debtor Breakout | |
| Tecla E. Druffel, TED BK, PLLC | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section Annual Business Meeting & Election of Officers |
| 6:30 p.m. | Hosted Cocktail Reception – Sponsored by Foley Freeman, PLLC |
| 7:00 p.m. | Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section Awards Banquet |
| Saturday, February 4 | |
| 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Legislative Update |
| Sen. Kelly A. Anthon, Idaho Senate Majority Leader, Legislative District 27 | |
| 9:30 am. | Best Practices and Developments in Bankruptcy Practice |
| Jason R. Naess, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the U.S. Trustee | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10:45 a.m. | Judges’ Panel |
| Hon. Joseph M. Meier, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho | |
| Hon. Noah G. Hillen, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho | |
| Hon. Jim D. Pappas, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Idaho | |
| Hon. Benjamin P. Hursh, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Montana | |
| 12:00 p.m. | Program Adjourns |
