Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2178
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 2178
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
Monthly fee statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #2178 (filed 2023-08-18). Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., counsel to the Chapter 11 Trustee and Genever Debtors, submits its fee statement for July 1–31, 2023, requesting payment of 80% of fees ($96,522.00) and 100% of expenses ($393.47).
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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In re: : :
HO WAN KWOK, et al., : :
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Debtors. :
MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2023
In accordance with the *Order Establishing Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Retained Professionals, dated August 18, 2023* [Docket No. 2094] (the "Interim Compensation Order"),2 Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. ("NPM") hereby submits this monthly statement (the "Monthly Fee Statement") seeking compensation for services rendered and reimbursement of expenses incurred as counsel to (a) Luc A. Despins, in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee (the "Trustee") appointed in the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok (the "Individual Debtor"), (b) Genever Holdings Corporation ("Genever (BVI)"), and (c) Genever Holdings LLC ("Genever (US)" and, together with Genever (BVI), the "Genever Debtors"), for the period from July 1, 2023 through and including July 31, 2023 (the "Fee
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
2 Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Interim Compensation Order.
Period"). By this Monthly Fee Statement, NPM respectfully requests payment of 80% of all fees and 100% of all expenses actually and necessarily incurred for services rendered during the Fee Period, in the amounts of \$96,522.00 and \$393.47, respectively.
1. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, bar admission year, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each NPM individual who provided services during the Fee Period. The rates charged by NPM for services rendered to the Trustee and the Genever Debtors are the same rates that NPM charges generally for professional services rendered to its non-bankruptcy clients.
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a summary of NPM's services rendered and compensation sought for the Fee Period organized by Task Code Summary.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a list of expenses incurred for which NPM seeks reimbursement for the Fee Period.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit D are NPM's fee statements for services provided during the Fee Period.
5. Notice of this Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email on the Notice Parties: (i) Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok (lucdespins@paulhastings.com); (ii) Counsel for the Trustee, (x) Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 (Attn: G. Alexander Bongartz (alexbongartz@paulhastings.com) and Douglass Barron (douglassbarron@paulhastings.com)) and (y) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., 195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Douglas S. Skalka (dskalka@npmlaw.com) and Patrick R. Linsey (plinsey@npmlaw.com)); (iii) the Office of The United States Trustee, Giaimo Federal Building,
150 Court Street, Room 302, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Holley L. Claiborn (holley.l.claiborn@usdoj.gov)); (iv) counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, Pullman & Comley, LLC, 850 Main Street, 8th Floor, PO Box 7006, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06601-7006 (Attn: Irve J. Goldman (igoldman@pullcom.com); and (v) counsel for Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036 (Attn: Peter Friedman (pfriedman@omm.com) and Stuart M. Sarnoff (ssarnoff@omm.com) (collectively, the "Notice Parties").
6. Objections to this Monthly Fee Statement, if any, must be filed by the Notice Parties with the Court and served upon (i) NPM and (ii) the Notice Parties by email no later than September 28, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. (prevailing Eastern Time) (the "Objection Deadline"), setting forth the nature of the objection and the specific amount of fees or expenses at issue.
7. If no objections to this Monthly Fee Statement are filed by the Objection Deadline, the estates shall promptly pay NPM 80% of the fees and 100% of the expenses identified in this Monthly Fee Statement.
8. To the extent that an objection to this Monthly Fee Statement is filed on or before the Objection Deadline, the estates shall withhold payment of that portion of this Monthly Fee Statement to which the objection is directed and promptly pay the remainder of the fees and expenses in the percentages set forth above. To the extent such an objection is not resolved, it shall be preserved and scheduled for consideration at the next interim fee application hearing.
[THE REMAINDER OF THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY BLANK.] Dated: September 7, 2023 at New Haven, Connecticut
> By: /s/ Patrick R. Linsey Douglas S. Skalka (ct00616) Patrick R . Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 821-2000 dskalka@npmlaw.com plinsey@npmlaw.com
> > Counsel to Luc A. Despins, Chapter 11 Trustee, Genever Holdings Corporation, and Genever Holdings LLC UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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In re: :
et al., : :
Debtors. :
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The undersigned hereby certifies that on September 7, 2023, the foregoing Monthly Fee Statement, and all attachments thereto, was electronically filed and, in addition, was served by email on the Notice Parties. Parties may access this filing through the Court's CM/ECF system.
Dated: September 7, 2023 at New Haven, Connecticut
> By: /s/ Patrick R. Linsey Patrick R . Linsey (ct29437) NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. 195 Church Street, 13th Floor New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (203) 821-2000 plinsey@npmlaw.com
1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases are Ho Wan Kwok (also known as Guo Wengui, Miles Guo, and Miles Kwok, as well as numerous other aliases) (last four digits of tax identification number: 9595), Genever Holdings LLC (last four digits of tax identification number: 8202) and Genever Holdings Corporation. The mailing address for the Trustee, Genever Holdings LLC, and the Genever Holdings Corporation is Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10166 c/o Luc A. Despins, as Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan Kwok (solely for purposes of notices and communications).
HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL
Nancy Bohan 12/1991 Counsel 10.6 \$450.00 \$4,770.00
Douglas S. 10/1985 Partner 17.8 \$500.00 \$8,900.00
Dennis M. 11/2013 Partner 49.1 \$450.00 \$22,095.00
Patrick R. 11/2010 Partner 172.4 \$450.00 \$77,580.00
Allison M. Law Clerk 2.1 \$200.00 \$420.00
Lauren T. 11/2021 Associate 18.5 \$325.00 \$6,012.50
Kellyjohana Paralegal 5.0 \$175.00 \$875.00
Total Hours: 275.5 Total Fees: \$120,652.50 Blended Hourly Rate: \$437.94
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY Date: 09/07/2023 Summary Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2178 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 18:51:30 Page 8 of 39
NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.
Total for Phase ID B110 Billable 3.50 1,700.00 Case Administration Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 138.40 59,660.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery Total for Phase ID B130 Billable 2.50 1,140.00 Asset Disposition Total for Phase ID B160 Billable 54.00 23,650.00 Fee/Employment Applications Total for Phase ID B230 Billable 0.50 225.00 Financing/Cash Collateral Total for Phase ID L602 Billable 6.00 2,700.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 Total for Phase ID L603 Billable 27.70 12,465.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Total for Phase ID L604 Billable 0.80 360.00 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002 Total for Phase ID L605 Billable 9.00 4,050.00 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 Total for Phase ID L606 Billable 25.10 11,102.50 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 Total for Phase ID L607 Billable 5.40 2,430.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 Total for Phase ID L608 Billable 2.60 1,170.00 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018
Date: 09/07/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2178 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 18:51:30 Page 10 of 39
Phase ID L110 Fact Investigation/Development
L110 E113 40.00 Los Angeles Sheriff's Department-Subpoena service fee Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Open Bank-Outside retrieval and printing of documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L110 Billable 76.00 Fact Investigation/Development
L140 E107 20.82 FEDEX-Delivery service to Hudson Diamond NY LLC Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L140 E107 13.82 Fedex - Overnight delivery charge to Hudson Diamond Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L140 E107 13.82 Fedex - Overnight delivery charge to Lee Vartan Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L140 E107 13.82 Fedex - Overnight delivery charge to Aaron Romney Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L140 Billable 62.28 Document/File Management
L210 E113 69.50 State Marshal Alex Rodriguez-Subpoena service fee Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L210 Billable 69.50 Pleadings
L230 E116 185.69 Capital One-DSS-Fiore Reporting Services-June 27, 2023
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L230 Billable 185.69 Court Mandated Conferences
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B110 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to J. Gervais regarding
B110 A103 450.00 0.80 360.00 Review prior motions and orders and draft fourth motion to extend deadline to remove civil actions (0.6), correspond with A. Bongartz and E.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Telephone attorney Lois regarding status of case
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A104 450.00 0.20 90.00 Attention to order extending deadline to remove civil actions and correspond with D. Mohamed
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Review and revise notes to operating reports for
B110 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Review and revise draft operating reports (.3); draft memorandum to C. Abrehart regarding fee
B110 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memorandum to Attorneys Linsey and Kinsella regarding motion to approve retention of architect at Sherry Netherland and terms of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Draft memorandum to C. Abrehart regarding status of operating reports (.2); Review and revise May and June reports and draft note regarding
Total for Phase ID B110 Billable 3.50 1,700.00 Case Administration Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Confer with Attorney Skalka regarding service of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 500.00 0.20 100.00 Confer with Attorney Carnelli regarding service
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 200.00 0.20 40.00 Call Beverly Hills Sheriff's Office regarding service
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 1.30 585.00 Correspond with J. Eddy regarding deposition (0.2), review email correspondence regarding carrier/broker in advance of deposition (0.5),
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery confer with J. Eddy regarding deposition prep
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Review draft bank subpoena and draft
status and service of subpoena (.3); draft memorandum to A. Salzo and attorney Carnelli
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A109 450.00 1.70 765.00 Prepare for insurance coverage deposition (0.9), attend insurance coverage deposition (0.6), attention to witness/exhibit lists in coverage
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 0.90 405.00 Review UBS document collection and hearing proposal and correspond with L. Fried regarding same (0.3), review motion to adjourn hearing on motion to compel UBS and correspond with L. Fried regarding same (0.2), email UBS update to
regarding Open Bank discovery and draft cover
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 0.40 130.00 Communicate by e-mails to/from Open Bank representative providing amended subpoena (.2)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 325.00 0.50 162.50 Draft/revise subpoena to Open Bank (.3)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Linsey regarding Open Bank revised subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mails
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 1.10 495.00 Review trustee's and U.S. Trustee's responses to
Diamond appearance (0.4), review and analyze Romney affidavit regarding Hudson Diamond representation and motion to withdraw (0.4), review and analyze Almani 2004 production and email A. Luft and D. Barron regarding same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A103 450.00 0.70 315.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft motion to extend deadline to file appellee brief in Ace Decade contempt appeal (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding evidentiary issues in protester injunction proceedings (0.2), review and analyze preliminary injunction from protesters adversary proceeding regarding same (0.3), research
proceedings (0.8), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett regarding scheduling of miscellaneous pretrial conferences (0.2), review deposition transcript
correspond with J. Eddy (0.4), correspond with A. Bongartz regarding motion for extension of time to remove civil actions and attention to A. Bongartz revision (0.2), finalize and attention to filing motion for extension of time to remove
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A109 450.00 5.90 2,655.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare for hearing on Hudson Diamond matter (0.3), attend hearing in Bridgeport bankruptcy
Diamond/Interpleader/HCHK/public adjuster
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.40 130.00 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding Capital One production (0.2), prepare for hearing in coverage a.p. (2.2), correspond and confer with J. Eddie regarding hearing in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A109 450.00 3.90 1,755.00 Attend hearing in coverage a.p. (3.1), review and analyze UBS proposal regarding email searches and next steps (0.3), correspond with L. Fried and trustee regarding UBS proposal (0.2), telephone conference with A. Smith regarding Sherry
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.20 100.00 Review appearance in Mahwah adversary proceeding and draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding appearance and status of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 1.00 450.00 Respond to L. Fried with trustee's position regarding July 18 hearing and motion to compel
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mails
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review UBS draft motion to adjourn hearing on motion to compel and proposed stipulated order (0.1), revise UBS motion/order and email L. Fried regarding same (0.2), review order affirming attention of Y. Wang and attention to findings regarding violation of bk order re: Ace Decade
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Confer with W. Farmer regarding adversary proceedings workflow and standing meeting (0.2), correspond with D. Carnelli and W. Farmer
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mails
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mails with PHC1 (name omitted), W. Farmer, and E. Sutton regarding AP and appeal work streams Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 175.00 0.90 157.50 Prepare service of Hudson Diamond NY contempt order. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 450.00 0.70 315.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey regarding sanctions defense appellee brief and adversary proceedings discovery. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 3.10 1,395.00 Confer with E. Sutton regarding 2004 discovery and prep work for forensic accountants (0.6), attention to adjournment of UBS motion to compel hearing and correspond with trustee and D. Mohamed regarding same (0.2), attention to
correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), attention to service of contempt order and draft and draft and file certificate of service (0.3), review banks 2004 production and attention to outstanding 2004 production/deadlines (0.5) correspond with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding same (0.1), confer with D. Carnelli regarding
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery sanctions defense appellee brief and adversary proceedings discovery (0.7), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding adversary proceeding/appeals workflow and D. Carnelli
adversary proceedings and appellate workflow
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 325.00 0.30 97.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mails from PHC1 (name omitted), W. Farmer, and E. Sutton regarding AP and appeal work streams Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 3.60 1,620.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review file for 2004 Discovery subpoenas to financial institutions and banks and specifically review of 2004 subpoenas to banks/financial institutions (1.5); status of service/return of service of process (.5); status of responses (1.0), if
institutions subpoenaed (specifically for those who have not responded), and list of outstanding subpoenas requiring follow-up (.6). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A109 450.00 6.10 2,745.00 Prepare for hearing regarding GTV/A. Mitchell (0.3), attend hearings in Bridgeport bankruptcy
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 325.00 0.70 227.50 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Sutton, Attorney Linsey, and Attorney Skalka regarding status of bank discovery (.3); investigate Photocopies
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 325.00 0.30 97.50 Review/analyze status of Bank of America
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 450.00 1.90 855.00 Confer with E. Sutton regarding Bento 2004 examination (0.3), research regarding Bento in
subpoena (0.4), correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), review W. Farmer and PHC1 (name omitted) correspondence regarding
monitoring (0.3), correspond with A. Luft regarding A. Mitchell hearing (0.2), attention to W. Farmer correspondence regarding appeals and confer with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.2), research regarding time to bring avoidance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey
outstanding Rule 2004 subpoenas to financial institutions.
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A105 450.00 1.20 540.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Confer with trustee and D. Skalka regarding adversary proceeding (0.2), correspond and further confer with D. Skalka regarding coverage adversary proceeding (0.3), confer with D.
noncompliant targets (0.3), correspond with D.
subpoena/compliance (0.2), correspond with L.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 4.30 1,935.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review documents/correspondence regarding
documents/correspondence regarding Barclays 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), review documents/correspondence regarding DBS Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps
regarding Nat'l Bank of Australia 2004 exam and
documents/correspondence regarding Deltec Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding First Republic Bank 2004 exam and attention to
documents/correspondence regarding Santander 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), review documents/correspondence regarding HSBC 2004 exam and attention to next steps
regarding Standard Chartered 2004 exam and
documents/correspondence regarding Spotify 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding Amazon 2004 exam and attention to next steps
regarding Amazon Web Services 2004 exam and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.80 260.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence
regarding status of bank discovery (.3); further
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 0.40 130.00 Communicate (other external) telephone call with
production (.3), follow up e-mail to Bank of America representative regarding same (.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey regarding marshal for service of Bank of America subpoena and Israel Discount Bank subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 0.20 90.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
representative to follow-up on production of Rule 2004 subpoena served in January 2023. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 0.30 135.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze Rule 2004 subpoena to Israel Discount Bank and response to ascertain from file the extent to which it has been complied with. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey regarding list of outstanding 2004 subpoenas and method for integrating new requests for production to older subpoenas. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 200.00 0.50 100.00 Multiple telephone conferences with Los Angeles Sheriff's office regarding service of Bento subpoena (.2); multiple e-mails to new marshal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding Bento subpoena service issues and status (.3); draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding Israel Discount Bank discovery responses and E
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 5.50 2,475.00 Review and analyze HSBC wire transfer records (0.4), correspondence to K. Ahumada and E. Sutton regarding HSBC production (0.2), draft
Rodriguez regarding amended Bank of America
documents/correspondence regarding U.S. Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), correspond and confer with E. Sutton and D. Barron regarding U.S. Bank 2004 exam (0.4), Relativity search regarding U.S. Bank 2004 exam (0.3), correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.1), draft correspondence to Y. Nunez-Marquez (U.S. Bank) regarding U.S. Bank 2004 exam (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding Capital One 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), review documents/correspondence
attention to next steps (0.4), correspond with D. Skalka regarding Seacoast Bank (0.1), review documents/correspondence regarding Israel Discount Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3),correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding Israel Discount Bank 2004 exam (0.2), review documents/correspondence regarding Dime Community Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), correspond with D.
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery Skalka regarding Dime Community Bank exam
regarding Citibank 2004 exam and attention to
2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A104 450.00 4.30 1,935.00 Review documents/correspondence regarding YouTube 2004 exam and attention to next steps
correspond and confer with L. Astone regarding Bank of America subpoena compliance (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding Bank of China 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding Bank of China 2004 discovery
regarding M&T Bank 2004 exam and attention to
documents/correspondence regarding The Bank of Princeton 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding First Bank of Abu Dhabi 2004 exam
correspondence to First Bank of Abu Dhabi and
2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding TD Bank 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.3), review documents/correspondence regarding Ernst & Young 2004 exam and attention to next steps (0.4), correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding E&Y 2004 exam (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding plan of action for numerous 2004 exams of financial institutions
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding Bento 2004 exam and other 2004 issues (0.3), correspond and confer with D. Skalka regarding
2004 exam (0.4), correspond and confer with E. Cohan (Metro Atty. Service) regarding service of Bento subpoena and Bento locations (0.2), confer and correspond with A. Salzo and D. Skalka regarding Bento rule 2004 exam (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding further 2004 examination matters (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding Bento 2004 exam (0.1), confer with D. Carnelli
subpoenas (0.3), correspond and confer with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A107 325.00 0.40 130.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail
Attorney Linsey providing updates to discovery
B120 A105 325.00 0.80 260.00 targets Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (in firm) e-mail to/from Attorney
subpoena (.3) and additional PII for bank discovery (.1) and review of same (.2); telephone
B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 call with Attorney Linsey regarding status update
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
correspondence with Attorney Carnelli and Israel
B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (other external) to/from Open
B120 A105 325.00 0.50 162.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Carnelli regarding meeting to discuss bank discovery and
B120 A105 450.00 0.60 270.00 general discovery Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey and
B120 A105 450.00 1.10 495.00 discovery sanctions briefing. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Astone regarding status of Rule 2004 exams and subpoenas of financial institutions.
B120 A108 450.00 0.10 45.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Receive voicemail from David Polizzi at IDB Bank and return call to the same regarding subpoena (left voicemail).
B120 A107 450.00 3.10 1,395.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
regarding Rule 2004 subpoena to Bento (0.2), correspond with Y. Nunez Marquez (U.S. Bank) regarding Rule 2004 subpoena (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli and L. Astone re: Rule 2004 exams re: financial institutions (1.1), confer with D. Carnelli and L. Astone about HK/Mei Guo/CSG discovery sanctions briefing (0.6), correspond with Y.
objection/motion to quash related to U.S. Bank subpoena and look for objection/motion (0.3), correspond with D. Carnelli, trustee and W. Farmer regarding sanctions order appeal (0.1), correspond with D. Carnelli and L. Astone regarding PII available for entities at issue in subpoenas (0.2), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding rule 2004 subpoenas to banks (0.2), correspond with state marshal (Rodriguez) and L.
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery Astone regarding Bank of America subpoena
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 325.00 1.70 552.50 Confer with D. Carnelli and P. Linsey re: Rule 2004 exams re: financial institutions (1.1); confer with D. Carnelli and P. Linsey about HK/Mei Guo/CSG discovery sanctions briefing (0.6) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Open Bank representative regarding invoice for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence from Attorney Linsey providing status of call with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Linsey providing information for service processor (.1) and attention to status of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 325.00 0.70 227.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Linsey regarding PII for bank discovery (.2); review documents containing PII
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Linsey providing status update of service on Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 1.60 720.00 Review and analyze Rule 2004 of the Bankruptcy Rules and related case law addressing motions to
Subpoenas to banks/financial institutions (in anticipation of potential objections or motions to quash as to the scope of the 2004 Subpoenas). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 6.20 2,790.00 Begin reviewing/analyzing appellant's appellate brief (1.2), appendix (1.9), and underlying record
sanctions/contempt appeal (3:23-cv-00375). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 450.00 0.30 135.00 Telephone call with David Polizzi from IDB Bank regarding subpoena compliance. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Draft e-mail to David Polizzi from IDB Bank regarding follow-up subpoena compliance. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A106 450.00 0.80 360.00 Confer with Attorneys Pat Linsey, Will Farmer,
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery and Nicholas Bassett regarding HK parties' appellant's brief seeking reversal of orders of contempt and imposing sanctions, and plan of action for drafting appellee's brief. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 2.10 945.00 Correspond with trustee regarding Aug. 15 hearing (0.2), draft motion to appear remotely at Aug. 15 hearing (0.5), attention to Israel Discount
compliance and correspond with D. Carnelli about same (0.2), correspond with counsel for U.S. Bank regarding subpoena and to request meet and confer (0.2), attention to messages from Bank of America and correspond with L. Astone regarding Bank of America subpoena
amended subpoena (0.2), confer with W. Farmer, N. Bassett, and D. Carnelli regarding sanctions appeal and appellee brief (0.5), further confer
appeal/appellee brief/Rule 2004 discovery (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 4.70 2,115.00 attention to Santander 2004 investigation and correspond with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.3), confer with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding various discovery and appellate matters and deadlines (0.4), review criminal case pleadings regarding retention of CSG by Yvette Wang (0.2), correspond with Bank of America regarding potential BOA deposition (0.2), work on motion to compel The Bank of Princeton (2.4), review proof of service and correspondence related to TBOP subpoena (0.3), proof and edit motion to compel (0.7), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding motion to compel TBOP (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memo to Attorney Carnelli and telephone Attorney Carnelli regarding Prime Trust privacy
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 telephone Attorney Linsey regarding status of discovery proceedings, Bravo luck matters and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other external) e-mail to/from Open Bank representative regarding production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (other external) e-mail
Andrew Levy (Open Bank) regarding revised
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 0.60 195.00 Communicate (other external) voicemail from Bank of America representative (.1); telephone
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery Date Tkpr P
providing additional PII to aid in record search
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Attorney Carnelli and Israel Bank of NY regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mail to/from Attorney
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A105 450.00 1.60 720.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Skalka regarding Prime Trust LLC subpoena (0.4); review memorandum regarding service upon receiver in Nevada, (0.3) as well as case law and authorities identified therein (0.9). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A103 450.00 3.50 1,575.00 Begin drafting appellee brief in sanctions appeal (3:23-cv-00375), starting with counterstatement of the facts and outline of the orders from which appellants took the appeal. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Draft e-mail to Kelly Koehler at Santander Bank regarding prior 2004 subpoena and updated information concerning connection between
Discovery Target Yvette Wang. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A104 450.00 1.20 540.00 Review file to ascertain status of 2004 Subpoena
materials sought and response (0.9); identify
Santander account of Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. (0.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A103 450.00 0.10 45.00 Draft follow-up e-mail to Kelly Koehler at Santander Bank regarding compliance for Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. account. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding First Bank of Abu Dhabi meet and confer (0.2), correspond with First Bank of Abu Dhabi and E. Sutton
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Attorney Carnelli and Santander Bank regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A103 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise update bank discovery status report
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (other outside counsel) attention to email from Attorney Sutton regarding HSBC
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) attention to e-mail from Attorney Carnelli regarding tracking status of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 450.00 0.30 135.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Telephone call from Kelly Koehler at Santander Bank regarding status of 2004 subpoena and new information. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 450.00 2.60 1,170.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Research/analyze Bankruptcy Rules 8000 et seq. (0.7); research/analyze recent USCA2d and D.Conn cases addressing standard of review for contempt and sanctions under a court's inherent power and Rule 37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (1.9). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Receive, review, and reply to e-mail from Kelly Koehler at Santander Bank acknowledging that additional account information is available based on supplemental information provided. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 1.10 495.00 Review and analyze lengthy decision holding individual debtor in contempt and attention to next steps (0.9), correspond with trustee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail containing sharefile link invitation for Open Bank (.1); create
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 5.10 2,295.00 In connection with sanctions appeal (3:23-cv-00375), compile and review additional
transcripts of 8/1/2022, 3/7/2023, and 3/8/2023
papers submitted in connection with motion for reconsideration and motion for stay pending appeal (1.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 0.70 315.00 Correspond with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding BHS/K. Sloane Rule 2004 discovery (0.2), correspond with S. Phan and correspond and confer with L. Astone regarding Open Bank production (0.2), correspond with B. Velzen regarding U.S. Bank/Bento discovery (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
A B120 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with D. Carnelli regarding sanctions appellate brief (0.3), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding sanctions appellate brief
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
correspondence with IDB Bank representative
A B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (other external) attention to e-mail from Steven Phan providing status update for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A103 325.00 0.10 32.50 Draft/revise internal tracking document with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Open Bank representative regarding production
A B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Relativity representatives regarding Open Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A105 325.00 0.50 162.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney
production to Relativity (.2); e-mails to Attorney Linsey regarding status of Bank of America production (.1) and general bank production (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A104 325.00 0.60 195.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze production received from Open
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) office conference with Attorney Linsey regarding production summaries
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey
(3:23-cv-00375). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A107 450.00 0.10 45.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with B. Velzen regarding U.S. Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) attention to e-mail from Attorney Sutton regarding status
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A103 450.00 7.30 3,285.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
contempt/sanctions order), specifically revisions to Counterstatement of the Case (including
revisions to legal analysis in response to first two claims asserted by appellants as to contempt order and sanctions (3.4). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare for discovery meet-and-confer with counsel for U.S. Bank/Bento (0.8), correspond
Kwok/associates involvement with U.S. Bank/Bento (0.2), Rule 2004 meet-and-confer with B. Velzen (counsel for U.S. Bank/Bento) (0.7),
regarding meet-and-confer with U.S. Bank/Bento (0.2), correspond with B. Velzen regarding U.S. Bank/Bento 2004 investigation (0.4), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding Israel Discount Bank 2004 production (0.2), short meeting with E. Sutton and other PH counsel regarding litigation schedule (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 2.60 1,170.00 Download production from Israel Discount Bank in response to 2004 subpoena (0.3); review some 900 documents produced by Israel Discount Bank in response to 2004 subpoena (2.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 7.20 3,240.00 In Guo and HK USA sanctions appeal (3:23-cv-00375), continue review of appellants' appendix and designation of the record (1.1), as well as record/docket from underlying main chapter 11 BK proceeding (4.4), in conjunction
outline of analysis in appellee's brief of why the Bankruptcy Courtcorrectly found that appellants neither complied nor attempted to comply with the Order Compelling Production (0.9); why
attorneys (0.4); and why due process claim fails (0.4). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review e-mail correspondence containing docket
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Carnelli providing status update on bank production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 325.00 0.50 162.50 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Sutton, Attorney Linsey, and Attorney Skalka regarding US Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
A B120 A104 325.00 0.50 162.50 Continued review and analysis of Open Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 138.40 59,660.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B130 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Sutton regarding closing statement requirements for Lady May sale; review draft closing statement Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B130 A102 450.00 0.90 405.00 Correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding motion to sell by auction (0.2), research regarding motion to sell personal property by
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B130 A102 450.00 1.30 585.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Research regarding motion to sell by auction and review motions/orders from other cases (1.1), correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B130 Billable 2.50 1,140.00 Asset Disposition Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications
A B160 A105 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with C. Rosarbo regarding March through June billing records and new time categories and review corrected records (0.3), correspond with D. Skalka about new billing
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B160 A103 450.00 7.90 3,555.00 correspond with A. Bongartz regarding
hearing (0.2), review and analyze prior orders approving interim compensation procedures and related research and analysis (1.3), draft motion to approve interim compensation procedures and proposed compensation procedures order (4.9), proof and edit interim comp motion and order (1.2), memorandum to trustee and A.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B160 A106 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with trustee regarding interim
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A B160 A103 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Confer with trustee and A. Bongartz regarding interim comp procedures motion (0.2), review A.
motion and work on further suggested revisions (0.6), confer and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding further proposed revisions (0.2), draft motion to expedite interim comp procedures motion (1.1), attention to further revised interim comp procedures motion (0.2), correspond with trustee and A. Bongartz about trustee and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications
B160 A101 175.00 2.30 402.50 Prepare and review service of interim compensation procedures motion. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 3.10 1,395.00 Correspond with trustee and A. Bongartz regarding motion for interim fee procedures (0.3), confer with A. Bongartz regarding motion for interim fee procedures (0.2), confer with D.
procedures (0.1), correspond with A. Bongartz and trustee regarding comp procedure schedule and interim fee app (0.2), correspond with D.
revisions/further revise motion for interim fee procedures/add contested matter notice (1.3), memorandum to K. Ahumada regarding service of interim compensation procedures motion (0.2), draft COS (0.1), confer with D. Skalka regarding revision to motion (0.1), finalize motion for interim fee procedures and attention
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding monthly fee statement procedures and second interim fee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with A. Bongartz regarding retention application/fee application for Bohonnon law firm (0.2), briefly confer with H. Claiborn and further correspond with A. Bongartz regarding Bohonnon applications (0.1), correspond with D.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella
Bohonnon invoice for Lady May closing services Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 4.00 1,800.00 Draft and revise fee/retention application regarding Bohonnon Law firm; review Bohonnon
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A107 450.00 1.70 765.00 Assemble background document regarding Lady May sale for Bohonnon retention application and correspond with D. Skalka regarding same (0.4), prepare new billing categories to distinguish A.P. time records per UST request (0.6), correspond with A. Bongartz regarding new billing categories (0.2), correspond with C. Rosarbo regarding new billing categories (0.2), telephone conference with A. Bongartz regarding other professionals' fee apps and compliance with UST requests (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 200.00 0.50 100.00 Draft fee application coversheet for Bohonnon fee application and revise application itself Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Telephone attorney Bohonnon regarding
Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications retention terms and services (.3); review and begin to revise draft retention application (.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Meeting and telephone with Attorney Linsey regarding coverage case retention issues (.2); telephone Attorney Godbout regarding retention issue for coverage litigation (.3); draft memorandum to attorney D. Monteith Neubert
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Review and revise Bohonnon retention and fee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding Bohonnon
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 200.00 0.30 60.00 Revise Bohonnon Fee/Retention Application Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 1.10 550.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Bongartz with draft retention application (.2); telephone
regarding status of Bohonnon application (.4);
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Telephone Attorney Linsey regarding retention issues for AIG adversary proceeding (.2); draft memorandum to Attorney D. Neubert regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Review time entries for NPM fee application Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Correspond and confer with D. Skalka and A. Bongartz regarding Bohonnon retention/fee apps and engagement re: Lady May 2 (0.2),
regarding billing statements for second interim
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Review and revise Bohonnon retention and fee application (.4); draft memorandum to attorney
application (.2); draft memorandum to attorney
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 1.60 800.00 Review firm time entries for NPM fee application (1.4); draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey and C. Rosarbo regarding status of time entries for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 200.00 0.30 60.00 Finalize and file with the Court the Bohonnon
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Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications
B160 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with A. Bongartz and D. Skalka
Bohonnon law firm (0.2), correspond and confer with A. Salzo regarding retention/fee application
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A101 175.00 1.10 192.50 Service of Bohonnon retention/fee application. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 1.00 450.00 Correspond and confer with D. Skalka regarding NPM second interim fee application (0.2), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz and D. Skalka regarding application to employ architect and attention to A. Bongartz correspondence with H. Claiborn regarding same (0.3), attention
application and attention to service (0.2), draft and file certificate of service regarding Bohonnon retention application and correspond with D. Skalka and A. Bongartz regarding same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding NPM second interim fee application
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft memorandum to Attorneys Monteith and Linsey regarding AIG adversary proceeding and conflicts search issues and response to the
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Telephone Attorney Linsey regarding retention of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 1.50 675.00 Attention to H. Claiborn email regarding application to employ architect and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.2), work on fee statements for NPM second interim fee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 1.20 600.00 Review time entries for second NPM fee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Draft and revise NPM Second Interim Fee App Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 3.80 1,710.00 Continue drafting and revisions of NPM Second
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 1.30 585.00 Work on fee statements for NPM second interim
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Continue review of time entries for second fee application (.6); draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella regarding time entries and application Date: 09/07/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 20 Case 22-50073 Doc 2178 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 18:51:30 Page 31 of 39
Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 200.00 0.30 60.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 1.10 495.00 Work on fee statements for NPM second interim
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 1.20 600.00 Review and revise draft second NPM fee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Review and revise draft interim NPM fee application and draft memorandum to attorney
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A107 450.00 0.70 315.00 Confer with A. Bongartz regarding retention application for architect and second interim fee applications for trustee's counsel (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka regarding retention application for architect and A. Bongartz's comments for motion (0.3), correspond with A. Bongartz regarding open issues for architect
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 3.00 1,350.00 Review and edit remaining fee statements for NPM second interim fee application (2.8), correspond with P. Martinez and D. Skalka
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B160 Billable 54.00 23,650.00 Fee/Employment Applications
B230 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding DIP motion (0.2), review and analyze local rules relevant to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B230 Billable 0.50 225.00 Financing/Cash Collateral Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005
L602 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review and analyze motion for withdrawal of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to S. Maza correspondence regarding motion to withdraw reference and confer with N.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A103 450.00 0.80 360.00 Review Greenwich Land motion for extension of time to disclose expert (0.2), correspond with A. Luft and trustee regarding Greenwich Land motion (0.2), finalize motion for extension of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A102 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer
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Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 regarding motion to withdraw the reference (0.2), research regarding motions to withdraw the reference and relevant decisions in the District of Connecticut (1.4), correspond with S. Maza regarding same and provide analysis (0.4), attention to miscellaneous district court proceeding and correspond with S. Maza (0.2),
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding objection to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A103 450.00 1.70 765.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with E. Sutton and K. Catalano about motion for withdrawal of reference (0.3),
withdrawal of reference (0.2), correspond further with K. Catalano about motion for withdrawal of reference and filing (0.2), review and finalize motion for withdrawal of reference and attention to filing same (0.4), review motion for withdrawal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L602 Billable 6.00 2,700.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012
L603 A104 450.00 1.10 495.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and E. Sutton regarding interpleader reply memorandum (0.2),
documents regarding interpleader reply (0.7), correspond with E. Sutton and N. Bassett about
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L603 A104 450.00 0.40 180.00 Attention to district court motion to stay second summary judgment order and scheduling order re: stay briefing (0.3), confer with W. Farmer
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L603 A103 450.00 7.60 3,420.00 Review and analyze answer to cross claim (0.3), review and analyze statement of additional
summary judgment (1.2), draft outline for reply memorandum (1.2), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer about reply memorandum outline (0.2), draft reply memorandum in response to HK
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L603 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Confer with N. Bassett regarding motion for stay pending appeal and trustee objection (0.2), telephone conference (x2) with W. Farmer about
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L603 A103 450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding extending page limit for opposition to motion for stay pending appeal (0.2), draft motion to enlarge page limit (0.6), correspond
Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 with N. Bassett and W. Farmer about motion (0.2), revise motion to address PH edits and to include 8013/8015 certification (0.3), finalize motion and attention to filing same (0.2), attention to order granting motion enlarge opposition and correspond with W. Farmer (0.1), review, analyze and revise opposition to motion for stay (1.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding opposition to motion to stay (0.2), attention to filing opposition to motion for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
correspond and confer with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding reply to objection to motion for summary judgment (0.2), review N. Bassett revisions to reply memorandum and further revise (0.5), correspond with trustee regarding MSJ reply (0.2), analyze case law cited in msj
regarding same (1.1), further revise reply memo and correspond with N. Bassett (0.2), finalize reply memo and attention to filing same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Draft motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.2), correspond with J. Moriarty regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.1), review J. Moriarty revised motion/correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), finalize motion to adjourn pretrial conference and attention to
- 5248.001 07/18/2023 41 A L603 A102 450.00 1.10 495.00 Confer with J. Moriarty regarding HK pretrial - Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. - Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 07/24/2023 41 A L603 A107 450.00 1.30 585.00 Correspond and confer with A. Romney and N. Bassett regarding A. Romney request to confer regarding HK A.P. pretrial and appeal (0.2), confer with A. Romney regarding HK A.P. pretrial and appeal (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding foregoing and HK parties' proposals re Rule 54(b) and requested extension of time (0.3), correspond further with N. Bassett regarding HK parties' requested extension of time and confer with A. Romney regarding same (0.2), review motion for extension of time and confer and correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.3)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
conference (0.3), research regarding final order vs. interlocutory issue discussed at pretrial conference (0.6), correspond with trustee regarding final order vs. interlocutory issue (0.2)
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Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012
450.00 0.60 270.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
regarding response to motion for extension of time and HK parties' comments (0.2), draft response and correspond with N. Bassett and trustee regarding same (0.3), attention to district
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.30 135.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with N. Bassett regarding statement to court regarding FRCP 54(b) and review draft
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Work on statement regarding trustee's position regarding 54(b) (1.8), correspond with N. Bassett regarding statement (0.1), further work on statement regarding trustee's position regarding 54(b)/proof/revise (1.3), correspond with N. Bassett regarding revised statement (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.80 360.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding Rule 54(b) statement (0.2), finalize Rule 54(b) statement and attention to filing same (0.6) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 2.10 945.00 Confer with W. Farmer regarding joint pretrial order (0.1), draft joint pretrial order for interpleader proceeding (1.7), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding joint pretrial order (0.2), correspond with A. Smith regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L603 Billable 27.70 12,465.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Phase ID L604 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002
450.00 0.80 360.00 Draft motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1), finalize and attention to filing same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L604 Billable 0.80 360.00 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002 Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
450.00 1.20 540.00 Correspond with J. Moriarty regarding pretrial order (0.2), correspond and confer with N. Bassett regarding pretrial order (0.2), draft pretrial order and attention to docket regarding same (0.6), revise pretrial order and correspond
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Correspond with N. Bassett and J. Moriarty
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.70 315.00 Correspond with J. Moriarty regarding pretrial order (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding scheduling order (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding Mei Guo edits to pretrial Date: 09/07/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 24 Case 22-50073 Doc 2178 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 18:51:30 Page 35 of 39
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A107 450.00 0.70 315.00 order (0.1), attention to N. Bassett/A. Luft correspondence regarding pretrial order and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Review further correspondence N. Bassett/A. Luft/J. Moriarty regarding pretrial order (0.2),
regarding pretrial order (0.2), revise and finalize pretrial order/draft COS/attention to filing same
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with N. Bassett and J. Moriarty
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.70 765.00 Correspond with W. Farmer about scheduling order (0.1), telephone conference with N. Bassett (.1), prepare for telephone conference with Mei Guo counsel regarding scheduling order/pretrial (0.3), confer with A. Luft and Mei Guo's counsel to negotiate discovery schedule (0.9), review and analyze proposed scheduling order from Mei
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A101 450.00 1.40 630.00 Attention to correspondence from J. Moriarty and calls to confer with A. Luft, D. Barron, and N. Bassett regarding same (0.4), correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett regarding scheduling order (0.2), prepare for pretrial conference (0.8) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review draft initial disclosure (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding initial disclosure (0.2), review Mei Guo initial disclosures
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Proof first sets of interrogatories/RFPs/RFAs (0.7),
regarding same (0.2), attention to service of discovery requests (0.2), correspond with W.
deadlines (0.2), review and analyze Mei Guo's
regarding deadlines (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding privilege issues
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L605 Billable 9.00 4,050.00 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L606 A104 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Review and analyze G Club's notice regarding 9019 motion (0.3), review and analyze UST response to 9019 motion (0.5), review and analyze Himalaya entities' objection to 9019
objection (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton
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L606 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
responses to HCHK 9019 motion (0.2), review June 27 transcript and correspond with D. Barron
L606 A103 450.00 1.30 585.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
review and finalize reply to responses to 9019 motion and attention to filing same (0.5),
regarding 9019 reply (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding 9019 reply COS and attention to draft COS (0.2), review and
L606 A107 450.00 0.90 405.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
motion and service of 9019 reply (0.2), confer with E. Sutton and J. Kuo regarding 9019 reply (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding materials for hearing on 9019 motion (0.2), revise COS and attention to filing same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A101 450.00 0.90 405.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A101 175.00 0.70 122.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepared six notices of appearance for adversary proceeding. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A104 450.00 1.20 540.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with E. Sutton regarding service of process on Y. Wang (0.3), review and analyze draft 7012 motion to set deadline for foreign defendant to answer (0.2), review rule 7012 and brief research (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton about same (0.2), attention to correspondence from E. Sutton regarding transcript and order
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A103 450.00 1.50 675.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and E. Sutton regarding 7012 motion (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding 7012 motion to set answer date and 9019 motion revised order (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding revised proposed order (0.1), telephone conference with H. Claiborn regarding initial hearing on 9019 motion (0.2), review hearing notes and further correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding revised order (0.2), review revised proposed order granting 9019 motion (0.2), finalize 9012 motion and attention to filing same (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A103 450.00 0.90 405.00 Revise COS regarding 9019 motion/finalize/attention to filing same (0.3), review and analyze Himalaya entities' objection to revised order (0.2), review and analyze UST objection to revised order (0.2), review and analyze G Club's response to revised order (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A104 450.00 1.20 540.00 Confer with D. Barron regarding responses to Date: 09/07/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 26 Case 22-50073 Doc 2178 Filed 09/07/23 Entered 09/07/23 18:51:30 Page 37 of 39
Phase ID L606 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 revised 9019 motion (0.1), review and analyze Himalaya entities' motion to intervene (0.6), correspond with A. Luft regarding motion to intervene (0.2), memorandum regarding motion to intervene to D. Barron with analysis (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A101 450.00 0.60 270.00 Prepare for continued hearing on 9019 motion Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Confer with W. Farmer regarding Greenwich
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A103 450.00 1.90 855.00 Review and finalize written discovery requests and subpoenas to HCHK proposed intervenors and related parties (1.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding proposed intervenors discovery (0.4), email service of discovery requests/subpoenas and correspond with A. Luft
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A104 450.00 1.20 540.00 Attention to proposed intervenors' litigation hold letter and correspond with D. Barron and D.
regarding same (0.3), attention to order granting 7012 motion (setting deadline for Holy City service) and correspond with E. Sutton and D. Barron regarding same (0.2), draft COS regarding
attention to filing same (0.3), attention to Pastore firm's response to subpoenas and correspond
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A104 450.00 1.60 720.00 Review and analyze proposed intervenors' motion to clarify temporary restraining order (0.9), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding same (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding proposed intervenors' motion and deadlines (0.2), review and analyze blanket objection to discovery request (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A103 450.00 3.50 1,575.00 Review and analyze draft motion for discovery and prepare edits (0.6), correspond with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding revisions to motion for discovery (0.3), draft motion to expedite motion for discovery (1.2), correspond with N. Bassett and trustee regarding timing of hearing (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding motion and review revised motion (0.3), proof and edit motion to expedite (0.3), correspond with W. Farmer regarding motion to expedite (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding revised motion and filing (0.2), further revise motion to expedite and email to W. Farmer and N. Bassett
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A103 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Review trustee comments regarding motion for discovery and correspond with trustee regarding
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same (0.4), integrate trustee comments and further work on motion for discovery (1.1), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding motion for discovery and revisions (0.3), proof/revise/finalize motion for discovery and motion to expedite and attention to filing same (0.7), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding motion for discovery and motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A104 450.00 1.50 675.00 Review and analyze scheduling order regarding motion to intervene and discovery regarding same (0.2), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer regarding deadlines (0.1), review and analyze order approving trustee's motion to compromise with assignee (0.5), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding key provisions (0.2), correspond with D. Mohamed/D. Barron/E. Sutton regarding deadlines in order granting motion to compromise and next steps (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding discovery schedule on motion to intervene (0.2), attention to D. Barron correspondence and form
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L606 Billable 25.10 11,102.50 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013
L607 A107 450.00 0.80 360.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding Mahwah complaint, TRO/PI motion and related pleadings
Mahwah exhibits (0.2), correspond with P. Cicolini
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Correspond with P. Cicolini regarding Mahwah A.P. filing (0.2), correspond with S. Maza
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with S. Maza regarding schedule for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with S. Maza and P. Cicolini regarding timeframe for filing Mahwah A.P. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding filing of Mahwah A.P. (0.2), correspond with S. Maza and J. Kuo regarding filing fees and procedures (0.2), attention to correspondence between S. Maza
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A104 450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
motion/motion to seal/related docs (1.8),
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L607 A106 450.00 0.10 45.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding notices of
correspond and confer with K. Ahumada about NOAs (0.3), correspond with PH counsel and D. Skalka about NOA's (0.2), review notice of amended exhibits and correspond with S. Maza and E. Sutton about same (0.3), review docket emailed by P. Cicolini (0.2), correspond with P. Cicolini to file NOA's and notice of amended
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L607 Billable 5.40 2,430.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 Phase ID L608 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018
L608 A104 450.00 2.00 900.00 Review and analyze Golden Spring adversary complaint (0.8), correspond with D. Barron and D. Mohamed regarding new adversary proceeding (0.2), review exhibits (0.5), appear in adversary proceeding (0.2), correspond with D. Mohamed about appearances and sealed filings (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L608 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with D. Barron regarding motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L608 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Attention to summons/pretrial conference notice (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton and W. Farmer regarding issuance of summons and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L608 Billable 2.60 1,170.00 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018
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