--- type: court_doc id: "court_ctb_2217_0" court: "CTB" case_no: "22-50073" doc_number: 2217 doc_type: "ORDER" filed_date: "2023-08-18" lang: "en" machine_translated: false url: "https://mubeitech.com/en/court/court_ctb_2217_0" json_url: "https://mubeitech.com/api/court/court_ctb_2217_0" --- # Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2217 **Monthly fee statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #2217 (filed 2023-08-18). Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., counsel to the Chapter 11 Trustee and Genever Debtors, submits its monthly fee statement for August 1–31, 2023, requesting payment of 80% of fees ($130,822.00) and 100% of expenses ($1,455.63).** UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION ---------------------------------------------------------------　x In re:　: : Chapter 11 HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　: : Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) : Debtors.　: Jointly Administered x MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM AUGUST 1, 2023 THROUGH AUGUST 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 August 1, 2023 through and including August 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 \$130,822.00 and \$1,455.63, respectively. SERVICES RENDERED AND EXPENSES INCURRED 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. NOTICE AND OBJECTION PROCEDURES 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 October 11, 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 20, 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 -----------------------------------------------------------　x In re:　: :　Chapter 11 HO WAN KWOK, et al.,　: : :　Case No. 22-50073 (JAM) Debtors.　: :　(Jointly Administered) -----------------------------------------------------------　X CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE The undersigned hereby certifies that on September 20, 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 20, 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). EXHIBIT A HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL TIMEKEEPER　DATE OF　TITLE　HOURS　HOURLY　TOTAL　TKPR FIRST BAR　RATE　# ADMISSION Nancy Bohan　12/1991　Counsel　7.0　\$450　\$3,150.00　5 Kinsella Douglas S.　10/1985　Partner　20.4　\$500　\$10,200.00　8 Skalka Dennis M.　11/2013　Partner　106.40　\$450　\$47,880.00　19 Carnelli Patrick R.　11/2010　Associate　209.80　\$450　\$94,410.00　41 Linsey Lauren T.　11/2021　Associate　16.30　\$325　\$5,297.50　28 Astone Kellyjohana　Paralegal　9.20　\$175　\$1,610.00　70 Delcarmen Ahumada Terry　Paralegal　4.90　\$200　\$980.00　91 Dembowski Jones Total Hours: 374 Total Fees: \$163,527.50 Blended Hourly Rate: \$437.24 EXHIBIT B SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY Date: 09/20/2023 Summary Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 8 of 44 Hours to Bill　Amount Total for Phase ID B110　Billable　9.60　3,320.00　Case Administration Total for Phase ID B120　Billable　219.80　95,030.00　Asset Analysis and Recovery Total for Phase ID B160　Billable　32.70　14,297.50　Fee/Employment Applications Total for Phase ID B230　Billable　1.30　585.00　Financing/Cash Collateral Total for Phase ID L601　Billable　4.60　2,070.00　Bravo Luck A.P. # 22-5027 Total for Phase ID L602　Billable　4.30　1,935.00　Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 Total for Phase ID L603　Billable　36.40　16,440.00　HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Total for Phase ID L604　Billable　1.20　540.00　Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002 Total for Phase ID L605　Billable　1.80　810.00　Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 Total for Phase ID L606　Billable　16.20　7,385.00　HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 Total for Phase ID L607　Billable　42.50　19,495.00　Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 Total for Phase ID L608　Billable　3.60　1,620.00　Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018 GRAND TOTALS Billable　374.00　163,527.50 Date: 09/20/2023 Summary Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 9 of 44 Amount Total for Phase ID B120　Billable　115.00　Asset Analysis and Recovery Total for Phase ID L110　Billable　229.92　Fact Investigation/Development Total for Phase ID L210　Billable　273.21　Pleadings Total for Phase ID L230　Billable　824.50　Court Mandated Conferences Total for Phase ID L450　Billable　13.00　Trial and Hearing Attendance GRAND TOTALS Billable　1,455.63 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 10 of 44 EXHIBIT C ITEMIZED EXPENSES Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 11 of 44 Trans H Client Date Tkpr P Task Code Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001 08/08/2023 A B120　E102　Rate　Amount 115.00　M&T Bank-Outside printing of records pursuant to Subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID B120　Billable　115.00　Asset Analysis and Recovery Phase ID L110 Fact Investigation/Development 5248.001 08/11/2023 A L110　E107　55.38　Federal Express - Delivery service to Axos Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/11/2023 A L110　E107　55.38　Federal Express - Delivery service to Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/11/2023 A L110　E107　52.25　Federal Express - Delivery service to Comerica Incorporated Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/11/2023 A L110　E107　26.73　Federal Express - Delivery service to East West Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/11/2023 A L110　E107　20.09　Federal Express - Delivery service to Citizens Financial Group, Inc. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/11/2023 A L110　E107　20.09　Federal Express - Delivery service to Morgan Stanley Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L110　Billable　229.92　Fact Investigation/Development Phase ID L210 Pleadings 5248.001 08/08/2023 A L210 5248.001 08/11/2023 A L210　E107 E107　68.25 102.48　Federal Express-Delivery service to Qiang Guo, London Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor FEDEX-Delivery service to Bank of Montreal Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/11/2023 A L210　E107　102.48　FEDEX-Delivery service to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L210　Billable　273.21　Pleadings Phase ID L230 Court Mandated Conferences 5248.001 08/16/2023 A L230　E116　824.50　Capital One-DSS-Access Transcripts, LLC-Hearing transcript Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L230　Billable　824.50　Court Mandated Conferences Phase ID L450 Trial and Hearing Attendance 5248.001 08/14/2023 A L450　E109　13.00　Capital One-DMC-Local travel-Parking at Bridgeport Superior Court for hearing Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L450　Billable　13.00　Trial and Hearing Attendance GRAND TOTALS Billable　1,455.63 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 12 of 44 EXHIBIT D FEE STATEMENTS Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 13 of 44 Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B110 Case Administration 5248.002　08/01/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.50　250.00　Review May and June operating reports (.2); draft memorandum to attorney Barron regarding reports and director fee issue (.2); draft memorandum to attorney Claiborn regarding status of reports (.1) Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.003　08/01/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.60　300.00　Review operating reports for April and May (.4); draft memorandum to attorney Barron with reports and notes (.2) Genever Holdings LLC Bankruptcy Representation 5248.002　08/02/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.30　150.00　Draft memorandum to C. Abrehart regarding review and approval of May and June operating reports Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.003　08/02/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.40　200.00　Review and revise draft April and May operating reports and notes Genever Holdings LLC Bankruptcy Representation 5248.001　08/03/2023　41 A B110　A107　450.00　0.20　90.00　Confer with H. Claiborn regarding Genever MORs and correspond and confer with D. Skalka and D. Barron regarding Genever MORs Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.002　08/03/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.40　200.00　draft memorandum to C.Abrehart and T .Jones regarding filing of May and June reports Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.003　08/03/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.20　100.00　Draft memorandum to Attorney Barron regarding revised operating reports and notes to reports Genever Holdings LLC Bankruptcy Representation 5248.003　08/04/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.50　250.00　Draft memorandum to attorney Barron regarding revisions to reports (.1); revise and review reports (.3); draft memorandum to T. Jones regarding filing (.1) Genever Holdings LLC Bankruptcy Representation 5248.001　08/10/2023　41 A B110　A107　450.00　0.00　Correspond with D. Skalka (0.2 n/c); telephone conference with H. Claiborn (0.4 n/c) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.002　08/15/2023　91 A B110　A103　200.00　0.70　140.00　Revise monthly operating reports for January, February, March and April 2023. Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.001　08/16/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.30　150.00　Draft memorandum to attorney Linsey and T. Jones and A. Salzo regarding court transcript orders for hearings on 8/8 and 8/14 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.002　08/16/2023　91 A B110　A103　200.00　0.40　80.00　Revise monthly operating reports for May and June 2023. Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.002　08/17/2023　91 A B110　A103　200.00　0.30　60.00　Draft the monthly operating report for July 2023. Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.002　08/18/2023　91 A B110　A103　200.00　1.00　200.00　Office conference with Douglas Skalka regarding the drafted monthly operating reports and discuss the necessary attachments to each monthly operating report. Draft the Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 2 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 14 of 44 Trans Client Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B110 Case Administration attachments to the November-June monthly operating reports. Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.002 08/21/2023　91 A B110　A103　200.00　0.40　80.00　Revise July monthly operating report. Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.002 08/22/2023　91 A B110　A103　200.00　0.60　120.00　Office conference with Douglas Skalka regarding the authorized June 2023 payment of attorneys' fees and necessary revisions to the attachments to the monthly operating reports. Revise the June 2023 monthly operating report. Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.002 08/23/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.40　200.00　review and revise operating reports through July 2023 (.2); draft note to be added to reports (.2) Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.002 08/24/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.20　100.00　Draft memorandum to Attorney Barron regarding status of operating reports Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.002 08/24/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.30　150.00　draft memorandum to attorney Barron with operating reports through July 2023 Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.001 08/25/2023　8 A B110　A111　500.00　0.40　200.00　Draft memorandum to attorney Sutton regarding local procedure for deposition disputes (.2); draft memorandum to attorney Linsey regarding attorney Shaban and HCHK appearance (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.002 08/25/2023　91 A B110　A103　200.00　1.50　300.00　Review and finalize the monthly operating reports and attachments (.9); attend to filing of the monthly operating reports with the bankruptcy court (.6) Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation Total for Phase ID B110　Billable　9.60　3,320.00　Case Administration Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001 08/01/2023　28 A B120　A104　325.00　0.20　65.00　Review/analyze additional information provided by Attorney Linsey to aid in obtaining bank discovery Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/01/2023　41 A B120　A104　450.00　2.50　1,125.00　Review and analyze collected PII regarding Rule 2004 discovery targets (0.2), correspond with B. Mitteness (U.S. Bank/Bento) regarding PII (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett regarding The Bank of Princeton subpoena/motion (0.2), call and correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP counsel) regarding TBOP subpoena/compliance (0.4), brief review of initial TBOP production (0.5), correspond further with A. Ostrowitz regarding further production needed (0.3), correspond with D. Barron regarding TBOP production (0.2), correspond with L. Astone regarding collected PII and Bank of America production (0.2), Zoom meeting with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding litigation schedule/deadlines (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/02/2023　28 A B120　A108　325.00　0.10　32.50　Call to Bank of America representative regarding Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 3 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 15 of 44 Client　Trans Date　Tkpr　H P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery status of production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/02/2023　41 A　B120　A104　450.00　4.80　2,160.00　Correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP) regarding 2004 motion and order (0.2), correspond and confer with trustee regarding appellate deadlines (0.2), review and analyze bank statements from TBOP (1.3), draft correspondence to A. Ostrowitz requesting further production based on analysis of statements (0.4), correspond with D. Barron about TBOP production (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding Savio Law LLC and Nicholas Savio (0.2), search Relativity for documents relating to Savio and Sherry-Lehman and review/analyze responsive documents (1.3), memorandum to N. Bassett and D. Barron with analysis regarding Savio Law/N. Savio/other analysis regarding TBOP statements (0.8), confer with D. Barron regarding N. Savio/Savio Law discovery (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/02/2023　28 A　B120　A104　325.00　0.50　162.50　Review/analyze Open Bank production documents (.3) and draft summary of same (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/02/2023　28 A　B120　A107　325.00　0.70　227.50　Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.6) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/03/2023　19 A　B120　A104　450.00　1.60　720.00　Download production from Santander Bank in response to 2004 subpoena (0.3); review letter, certification, and financial statements/documents produced by Santander (1.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/03/2023　19 A　B120　A103　450.00　0.10　45.00　Draft e-mail to Ms. Kelly Koehler at Santander Bank to ascertain if additional documents are forthcoming in response to 2004 subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/03/2023　28 A　B120　A105　325.00　0.30　97.50　Correspond with Attorney Carnelli and Attorney Linsey regarding Santander production and Relativity Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/03/2023　28 A　B120　A103　325.00　1.50　487.50　Draft/revise Application for NPM for Second Interim Allowance of Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses as Local and Conflicts Counsel to the Chapter 11 Trustee and as Counsel to Debtors Genever Holdings Corporation and Genever Holdings LLC Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/03/2023　19 A　B120　A103　450.00　5.20　2,340.00　Continue drafting/revising appellate brief in sanction appeals 3:23-cv-00375, specifically to counterstatement of facts and procedural history subsequent to Order Compelling Production on January 20, 2023 (1.3); legal analysis for contempt claim where Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 4 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 16 of 44 Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr　P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery (1.8). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/03/2023　28 A　B120　A107　325.00　0.20　65.00　Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/04/2023　19 A　B120　A103　450.00　12.60　5,670.00　Continuing drafting appellee brief in Guo/HK USA Contempt/Sanctions Appeal (3:23-cv-00375), specifically (2.9); revisions to Argument/legal analysis and supplemental legal research concerning (2.9); supplemental review of the record to ascertain (3.1). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/04/2023　28 A　B120　A108　325.00　0.10　32.50　Attention to update from Bank of America representative regarding extension for responding to requests Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/04/2023　41 A　B120　A104　450.00　1.70　765.00　Review and analyze additional production from The Bank of Princeton (0.5), further correspond with A. Ostrowitz to request TBOP documents not yet produced (0.2), correspond with UnitedLex and D. Barron regarding uploading TBOP documents (0.2), attention to Bank of America correspondence/message and correspond with L. Astone regarding same (0.2), review and analyze criminal case motion to disqualify Y. Wang counsel from CSG firm (0.3), review and analyze district court decision dismissing claims against chapter 11 trustee (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/05/2023　19 A　B120　A103　450.00　12.60　5,670.00　Continue drafting/revising appellee brief in Guo/HK USA Contempt Sanctions Appeal (3:23-cv-00375), specifically by [a] continuing revisions to legal analysis on (2.5); [b] continuing review and integrating into either counterstatement of facts or body of legal analysis on contempt (4.7); [c] conducting supplemental legal research for Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 5 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 17 of 44 Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery (1.9); [d] revising legal analysis on (3.5) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/06/2023　19 A B120　A103　450.00　14.70　6,615.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Complete drafting/revising first draft of appellee brief in Guo/HK USA Contempt Sanctions Appeal (3:23-cv-00375), specifically by [a] completing legal analysis on (1.1); [b] complete drafting and revising legal analysis concerning (3.1); [c] complete (3.4); [d] conduct supplemental legal research for (4.3); and [e] conduct legal research on (2.8). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/07/2023　70 A B120　A101　175.00　0.80　140.00　Serve hearing notice of interim compensation procedures motion. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/07/2023　70 A B120　A101　175.00　0.60　105.00　Serve motion to file 2nd interim fee application. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/07/2023　19 A B120　A105　450.00　1.30　585.00　Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding first draft of appellate brief in 3:23-cv-00375, specifically as to Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/07/2023　41 A B120　A107　450.00　1.60　720.00　Correspond and confer with A. Bongartz regarding motion to authorize filing of fee applications in less than 120 days (0.2), review and analyze draft motion and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding edits (0.4), finalize motion for authority to file second interim fee application and attention to filing same (0.3), correspond with A. Bongartz and K. Ahumada regarding service (0.1), correspond and confer with A. Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 18 of 44 Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001　08/07/2023　41 A B120　A103　450.00　5.30　2,385.00　Bongartz regarding hearing notice on interim fee procedures motion (0.2), correspond with K. Ahumada and A. Bongartz regarding service of fee procedures motion (0.1), draft certificate of service regarding fee procedures hearing notice and attention to filing same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding HK parties' discovery sanctions appellee brief (1.3), work on/revise HK parties' sanctions appellee brief (3.6), review bankruptcy case filings (PH retention order, underlying 2004 motions, etc.) regarding appellee brief (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/07/2023　28 A B120　A108　325.00　0.20　65.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) follow-up telephone call with Bank of America regarding extension for document production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/08/2023　28 A B120　A103　325.00　0.10　32.50　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Update internal discovery tracking document regarding status of Bank of America production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/08/2023　70 A B120　A101　175.00　2.10　367.50　Service of Bravo Luck 9019 motions and hearing notices. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/08/2023　19 A B120　A103　450.00　6.00　2,700.00　Revise draft appellate brief in 3:23-cv-00375, specifically as to (3.7); conduct supplemental legal research on (2.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/08/2023　41 A B120　A103　450.00　2.30　1,035.00　Correspond with D. Carnelli regarding revised appellate brief (0.2), review/analyze/further revise revised appellate brief (1.4), confer with D. Carnelli regarding revised appellate brief (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer and D. Carnelli regarding revised appellate brief (0.2), correspond with courtroom deputy regarding conflicting/pending hearing notices (0.2), correspond with L. Fried regarding motion to compel UBS (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　70 A B120　A101　175.00　0.80　140.00　Serve motion for permission to file fee app and hearing notice. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　41 A B120　A107　450.00　2.40　1,080.00　Confer with D. Carnelli regarding litigation deadlines/Rule 2004 discovery/sanctions appellee brief (0.6), correspond with D. Carnelli and W. Farmer regarding sanctions appellee brief (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Barron Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr　P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery regarding First Bank of Greenwich and Capital One bank production and outstanding discovery (0.3), correspond with D. Skalka regarding banks discovery including First Bank of Greenwich/Prime Trust/Metropolitan Commercial Bank subpoenas/compliance (0.3), correspond with D. Barron about The Bank of Princeton and Bento subpoena compliance/outstanding items (0.2), correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP) following up on compliance (0.1), correspond with B. Velzen (U.S. Bank/Bento) following up on subpoena compliance (0.2), demand email to M. Guarino (Metropolitan Commercial Bank) regarding outstanding subpoena and correspond with M. Guarino (0.3), correspond with D. Barron and D. Mohamed regarding Metropolitan Commercial Bank and review subpoena/service docs/prior correspondence (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　41 A　B120　A104　450.00　3.00　1,350.00　Review and analyze First Bank of Greenwich production (1.3), correspond with S. Phan/W. Clark (ULX) regarding updating Relativity (0.2), memorandum to trustee/D. Barron/A. Luft regarding First Bank of Greenwich production (0.5), memorandum to D. Barron and A. Luft regarding potential additional discovery targets (0.3), correspond with trustee regarding further Rule 2004 discovery/discovery targets (0.2), update banks 2004 discovery log and correspond with D. Carnelli and L. Astone regarding further planning call (0.3), correspond with W. Quahoush and E. Sutton regarding First Bank of Abu Dhabi subpoena (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　28 A　B120　A105　325.00　0.10　32.50　Correspond with Attorney Linsey regarding banks discovery status Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　28 A　B120　A108　325.00　0.30　97.50　Communicate (other external) e-mail from Attorney Carnelli, K. Ahumada regarding Santander Bank production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　28 A　B120　A108　325.00　0.10　32.50　Correspond with Steven Phan regarding IDB and Santander documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/09/2023　A　8 B120　A111　500.00　0.50　250.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft multiple memorandum to attorney Linsey regarding Prime Trust discovery status and status discovery from Metropolitan Commerce Bank and First Bank of Greenwich Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　19 A　B120　A105　450.00　0.30　135.00　Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding 8/14 hearing Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/10/2023　41 A　B120　A107　450.00　2.80　1,260.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with E. Sutton regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion and Golden Spring service (0.2), correspond with B. Velzen and D. Barron regarding Bento subpoena (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding 6th 2004 motion subpoenas (0.3), work on 6th omnibus 2004 Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr　P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery motion and exhibits (0.5), correspond with K. Ahumada regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer and D. Carnelli regarding appellate briefs (0.2), attention to newly docketed appellate proceedings and review initial dockets and notice of related case (0.2), correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP) regarding subpoena compliance (0.2), correspond with L. Astone and D. Carnelli about Rule 2004 discovery planning in advance of new motion and noncompliance targets (0.2), correspond with L. Fried regarding motion to compel UBS (0.2), draft response to UBS proposal and email to L. Fried (0.3), email UBS update to trustee (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/10/2023　28　A B120　A107　325.00　0.60　195.00　Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.5) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/10/2023　28　A B120　A105　325.00　0.40　130.00　Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Linsey regarding meeting to discuss status of bank discovery (.3) and sixth omnibus 2004 exam motion subpoenas (.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/10/2023　28　A B120　A108　325.00　0.10　32.50　Communicate (other external) e-mail from Steve Phan regarding document upload to relativity Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/11/2023　70　A B120　A101　175.00　0.40　70.00　Prepare subpoenas for sixth supplemental omnibus motion Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/11/2023　19　A B120　A105　450.00　1.10　495.00　Conference with Attorney Astone and Attorney Linsey regarding status of 2004 subpoenas to bank and financial institutions, specifically discussion as to identifying remaining outstanding subpoenas, division of labor for following-up on outstanding subpoenas, and procedure for forwarding responsive documents to PH Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/11/2023　70　A B120　A101　175.00　1.80　315.00　Serve 6th 2004 exam motion Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/11/2023　41　A B120　A103　450.00　2.90　1,305.00　Confer and correspond with E. Sutton regarding 6th 2004 exam motion (0.2), confer and correspond with K. Ahumada regarding 6th 2004 exam motion and subpoenas (0.2), review and finalize subpoena RFPs for new 2004 exam motion (0.5), further correspond and confer with K. Ahumada regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam (0.3), correspond and confer with E. Sutton and K. Ahumada regarding revisions to subpoenas for 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.5), proof/revise 6th omnibus 2004 motion (0.6), finalize 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion and attention to filing same (0.4), correspond and confer with K. Ahumada and E. Sutton regarding service of 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 9 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 21 of 44 Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr　P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001 08/11/2023　41　A B120　A104　450.00　3.10　1,395.00　Review/analyze Preparation for conference regarding 2004 investigation progress and plan/prepare for investigation regarding new subpoena targets (0.6), conference with D. Carnelli and L. Astone regarding pending 2004 examination subpoenas and new targets (1.0), review and analyze L. Astone analysis regarding Open Bank records and correspond with L. Astone regarding same (0.3), review Open Bank records/G Club corporate docs and correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.4), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding G Music lawsuit against music distributor and review article (0.3), review and analyze UBS response to questions/counterproposal and correspond with L. Fried regarding same (0.3), correspond with trustee regarding UBS electronic searches and motion to compel (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/11/2023　28　A B120　A107　325.00　1.30　422.50　Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (1.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/11/2023　28　A B120　A105　325.00　0.40　130.00　Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Linsey regarding G Club entities (.1), production summaries (.1), Open Bank production (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/11/2023　28　A B120　A105　325.00　0.30　97.50　Communicate (in firm) e-mails with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Carnelli regarding meeting to discuss bank discovery Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/11/2023　28　A B120　A105　325.00　1.10　357.50　Confer with Attorney Carnelli and Attorney Linsey re: Rule 2004 exams re: financial institutions Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/12/2023　41　A B120　A104　450.00　0.30　135.00　Review and analyze hearing exhibits list and W. Farmer/PHC1 comments on same (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding hearing (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/13/2023　41　A B120　A103　450.00　1.80　810.00　Draft motion to adjourn hearing on motion to compel UBS and consent order providing for UBS document production (0.7), correspond with trustee and L. Fried (UBS) regarding same (0.2), review and analyze motion/order revised by UBS and further revise proposed order (0.4), correspond with L. Fried regarding further revised motion/order (0.1), finalize motion to adjourn with consent order for production and attention to filing same (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka regarding Aug. 15 hearings (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/14/2023　41　A B120　A107　450.00　0.70　315.00　Correspond with D. Carnelli regarding appellee sanctions brief (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding J. Sherman email regarding Rule 2004 motion and COS (0.2), correspond with K. Mayhew regarding Aug. 15 hearings (0.1), correspond with W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding agenda for Aug. 15 hearings (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 10 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 22 of 44 Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr　P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001　08/14/2023　28 A　B120　A107　325.00　0.30　97.50　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Linsey and counsel for Bank of America regarding subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/15/2023　19 A　B120　A107　450.00　0.60　270.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft e-mail to Attorney Farmer identifying (in list) and explaining outstanding items for completion before appellate brief in 3:23-cv-00375 can be filed on 8/21/2023; and requesting call to discuss. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/15/2023　41 A　B120　A104　450.00　2.70　1,215.00　Correspond with D. Carnelli and W. Farmer regarding appellee brief in sanctions appeal and review brief task list (0.2), correspond with K. Ahumada and D. Barron regarding further TBOP production (0.2), correspond with A. Ostrowitz (TBOP) regarding further production (0.2), review and analyze TBOP supplemental (Aug. 14) production (0.9), correspond with D. Barron and W. Farmer regarding supplemental TBOP production (0.3), correspond with M. Guarino (Metropolitan Commercial Bank) regarding subpoena compliance (0.3), correspond and confer with L. Flores regarding MCB subpoena compliance (0.3), correspond with E. Sutton regarding messages from counsel for I. Feng (0.1), correspond with E. Sutton regarding MCB subpoena (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/15/2023　41 A　B120　A107　450.00　2.70　1,215.00　Attention to messages from Ross Heinemeyer and correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), attention to J. Sherman emails and correspond and confer with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding same (0.3), confer with K. Rudd (Bank of America counsel) regarding subpoena compliance (0.4), correspond with L. Astone regarding BOA subpoena (0.1), review prior BOA correspondence and correspond with K. Rudd regarding subpoena compliance and PII (0.3), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding R. Heinemeyer (0.2), correspond with R. Heinemeyer and W. Farmer regarding Rule 2004 motion (0.2), review and analyze further TBOP (Aug. 15) production (0.8), correspond with K. Ahumada and D. Barron about further TBOP production (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/15/2023　19 A　B120　A104　450.00　0.60　270.00　Review file, including subpoena and e-mail communications, for status of compliance by Capital One with 2004 subpoena in preparation to confer with Attorney Linsey regarding the same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/16/2023　19 A　B120　A107　450.00　0.20　90.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with Attorney Farmer regarding brief deadline, appendix, and potential motion for extension of time for appellate brief in 3:23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/16/2023　70 A　B120　A101　175.00　0.40　70.00　Transmit TBOP production to unitedlex via Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery sharefile Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/16/2023　19 A B120　A105　450.00　0.60　270.00　Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding stipulation in in 22-cv-00153 and briefing status of appellee's brief and preparation of appendix in 23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/16/2023　19 A B120　A104　450.00　2.00　900.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Complete review of 2004 subpoena, communications with receiver for Prime Trust LLC (regarding Nevada receivership), and Nevada law governing Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/16/2023　19 A B120　A106　450.00　0.40　180.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Follow-up and exchange of e-mails with Attorney Farmer and Attorney Linsey regarding plan of action for briefing deadlines in 3:23-cv-1028, 3:23-cv-00153, and 3:23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/16/2023　41 A B120　A107　450.00　2.80　1,260.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft certificate of service regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.6), correspond with E. Sutton regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.2), finalize and attention to filing COS regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.2), correspond with J. Sherman regarding 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.3), correspond and confer with L. Astone regarding Bank of America subpoena compliance (0.2), prepare for telephonic meet-and-confer with J. Sherman regarding 6th 2004 exam motion (0.3), telephonic meet-and-confer with J. Sherman (0.4), correspond and confer with E. Sutton following meet-and-confer with J. Sherman regarding "pending action" doctrine decision (0.1), correspond with A. Luft regarding J. Sherman meet-and-confer (0.2), review prior decisions regarding "pending action doctrine" and correspond with J. Sherman regarding same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/16/2023　41 A B120　A107　450.00　2.10　945.00　Correspond with K. Ahumada and ULX regarding supplemental TBOP production (0.2), correspond with A. Ostrowski regarding supplemental TBOP production (0.2), correspond with A. Waters and K. He regarding Capital One production (0.2), review Capital One production (0.3), correspond with K. Ahumada and ULX regarding Capital One production (0.2), correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding TBOP supplemental production and Capital One production (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton regarding ULX updates to Kroll and with D. Skalka regarding Kroll review (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding discovery sanctions appeal (0.2), further correspond and confer with W. Farmer and D. Carnelli regarding briefing and deadlines re: sanctions appeal and Ace Decade appeal (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/16/2023　41 A B120　A107　450.00　2.60　1,170.00　Correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding meet-and-confer with B. Wisotsky regarding 6th Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery　2004 exam motion re; Irene Feng (0.2), prepare for meet-and-confer with B. Wisotsky regarding 6th 2004 exam motion/I. Feng (0.4), meet-and-confer with B. Wisotsky and W. Farmer regarding 6th 2004 exam motion/I. Feng (0.4), prepare for meet-and-confer with R. Heinemeyer regarding 6th 2004 exam motion (0.4), meet-and-confer with R. Heinemeyer and W. Farmer regarding 6th 2004 exam motion (0.7), memorandum to A. Luft regarding meet-and-confers with B. Wisotsky and R. Heinemeyer (0.5) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/16/2023　28 A B120　A107　325.00　0.40　130.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/16/2023　28 A B120　A105　325.00　0.30　97.50　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with Attorney Linsey regarding Bank of America subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/17/2023　19 A B120　A104　450.00　2.70　1,215.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Receive, review, and implement/address comments and revisions to appellate brief in 23-cv-00375 from Attorney Bassett. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/17/2023　19 A B120　A103　450.00　2.10　945.00　Review appellee's appendix and cross-reference with items cited in our brief (0.8); draft outline of additional materials for inclusion in appendix to appellate brief in 3:23-cv-00375 and cross-reference with items listed in our designation of the record (1.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/17/2023　19 A B120　A106　450.00　0.50　225.00　Review comments from Trustee Despins for appellee's brief in 23-cv-00375 and incorporate the same in the brief. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/17/2023　41 A B120　A107　450.00　1.90　855.00　Correspond with B. Wisotsky regarding 2004 exam motion/I. Feng meet-and-confer (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer and D. Carnelli regarding Mei Guo sanctions appellee brief (0.2), confer with W. Farmer and D. Carnelli regarding sanctions brief (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett regarding Mei Guo invoking 5th Amendment (0.3), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding Mei Guo invoking 5th Amendment (0.3), review pleadings regarding Mei Guo discovery obligations/5th Amendment (0.3) correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding TD Bank discovery (0.2), correspond with D. Barron regarding FBOG/TBOP/Capital One discovery (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/17/2023　28 A B120　A107　325.00　0.30　97.50　Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/17/2023　28 A B120　A105　325.00　0.10　32.50　Correspond with Attorney Linsey regarding Bank of America subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 13 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 25 of 44 Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001　08/17/2023　28 A B120　A104　325.00　0.30　97.50　Review/analyze subpoena return of service for DBS Bank subpoena (.1); research DBS Bank branch locations (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/18/2023　19 A B120　A103　450.00　3.20　1,440.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Complete drafting supplemental revisions to appellate brief in 23-cv-00375, specifically revisions to legal analysis on 5248.001　08/18/2023　19 A B120　A105　450.00　0.40　180.00　Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Farmer regarding outstanding tasks for completion of brief and appendix in 23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/18/2023　8 A B120　A111　500.00　0.20　100.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft memorandum to attorney Astone regarding DBS bank discovery status Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/18/2023　41 A B120　A104　450.00　0.30　135.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze Greenwich Land objection to Rule 2004 motion Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/18/2023　28 A B120　A108　325.00　0.20　65.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Contact DBS Bank to follow up regarding subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/18/2023　28 A B120　A105　325.00　0.30　97.50　Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from Attorney Skalka regarding correspondence with DBS Bank subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.002　08/18/2023　8 A B120　A111　500.00　0.40　200.00　review revised operating reports with T. Jones Genever Holdings Corporation Bankruptcy Representation 5248.001　08/19/2023　19 A B120　A108　450.00　0.20　90.00　Exchange e-mails with Attorney Moriarty seeking extension of time/stipulation for brief deadline in 3:22-cv-00153 based on stipulation in 3:22-cv-1028. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/20/2023　41 A B120　A107　450.00　0.80　360.00　Correspond with N. Bassett and E. Henzy regarding corporate governance order appeal and Ace Decade appeal deadlines (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer regarding appellate deadlines (0.2), correspond with D. Barron regarding Capital One and JPMC discovery (0.2), review and analyze JPMC subpoena/amended subpoena (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/21/2023　19 A B120　A104　450.00　0.60　270.00　Review final/as-filed appellate brief and appendix in 23-cv-00375. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/21/2023　41 A B120　A104　450.00　3.30　1,485.00　Correspond with D. Barron regarding Capital One wire transfers (0.2), review and analyze Capital One bank records (0.2), correspond with K. He Client　Trans Date　Tkpr　H P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery (Capital One) regarding redactions/supplemental production (0.3), review lengthy K. Rudd (BOA) correspondence regarding Rule 2004 subpoena (0.2), draft lengthy correspondence to K. Rudd (BOA) pursuing compliance of Rule 2004 subpoena (0.4), correspond with K. He and D. Barron regarding supplemental Capital One production (0.2), correspond with D. Barron regarding First bank of Greenwich Rule 2004 production (0.1), research regarding finality of contempt order re: debtor's motion for leave to appeal (0.9), memorandum to N. Bassett regarding response to motion for leave to appeal re contempt order with research/analysis (0.6), attention to scheduling order and correspond with W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land objection to 6th Rule 2004 motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/21/2023　41　A B120　A103　450.00　5.70　2,565.00　Correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding Mei Guo sanctions appeal brief (0.2), review/analyze W. Farmer revised appellee brief (0.4), further revise/proof appellee brief and work on numerous citations re: appellee appendix (3.3), work on appellee appendix (0.8), brief research/analysis regarding Jackson case for appellee brief (0.4), finalize and attention to filing appellee brief/appendix (0.3), correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding chambers copy and draft cover letter (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/21/2023　41　A B120　A103　450.00　0.50　225.00　Draft motion for extension of time for Ace Decade contempt appellee brief (0.4), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/21/2023　28　A B120　A107　325.00　0.20　65.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Linsey and counsel for Bank of America regarding subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/22/2023　41　A B120　A107　450.00　0.80　360.00　Correspond with N. Bassett and J. Moriarty regarding extension of time to file appellee brief in Ace Decade appeal (0.2), finalize motion for extension of time and attention to filing same (0.2), correspond with D. Barron, E. Sutton and B. Velzen (U.S. Bank) regarding Bento Rule 2004 production (0.3), correspond with L. Fried (UBS) regarding UBS production (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/22/2023　41　A B120　A109　450.00　6.80　3,060.00　Prepare for hearing regarding Hudson Diamond/Mei Guo testimony (0.7), attend hearing regarding Hudson Diamond/Mei Guo testimony in Bridgeport bankruptcy court (6.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/22/2023　41　A B120　A103　450.00　3.20　1,440.00　Further research for opposition to debtor's motion for leave to appeal re: initial contempt order re: debtor discovery noncompliance (1.4); draft/revise opposition to debtor's motion for leave to appeal re: initial contempt order re: debtor discovery noncompliance (1.8) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr　P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001　08/22/2023　28 A　B120　A107　325.00　0.40　130.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/22/2023　28 A　B120　A105　325.00　0.20　65.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with Attorney Carnelli regarding DBS Bank subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/22/2023　28 A　B120　A108　325.00　0.30　97.50　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze Bank of America responses and objections to subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/23/2023　19 A　B120　A104　450.00　0.90　405.00　Review file for 2004 subpoena to Bank of China, proof of service, and communications regarding status in order to follow-up and obtain response to subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/23/2023　41 A　B120　A107　450.00　2.40　1,080.00　Review/revise debtor's proposed consent motion extending debtor's reply brief deadline in corporate governance order appeal (0.2), correspond with J. Moriarty regarding same (0.2) and attention to motion as filed and Court's orders granting extensions and scheduling status conferences in various appeals (0.3), correspond with D. Barron regarding Capital One production and confidentiality issues and attention to Kroll comments (0.2), correspond with K. He (Capital One) regarding further production required and confidentiality designations (0.2), correspond with B. Velzen (U.S. Bank/Bento), D. Barron, and E. Sutton regarding Bento confidentiality concerns (0.4), review/revise list of signatories to Protective Order/correspond/confer with E. Sutton regarding same/correspond with B. Velzen regarding same (0.3), meet-and-confer with B. Velzen and U.S. Bank team regarding U.S. Bank/Bento production (0.4), correspond with ULX, B. Velzen and D. Barron regarding anticipated U.S. Bank/Bento production (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/23/2023　41 A　B120　A104　450.00　1.10　495.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review revised objection to motion for leave to appeal in debtor's appeal of initial discovery contempt order and further revise objection (0.7), correspond with N. Bassett and trustee regarding objection to motion for leave to appeal (0.2), finalize and attention to filing same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/23/2023　41 A　B120　A103　450.00　3.20　1,440.00　Draft reply to Greenwich Land objection to 6th Rule 2004 motion (2.8), proof/revise reply memorandum (0.3), correspond with A. Luft regarding reply memorandum (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/23/2023　28 A　B120　A105　325.00　0.50　162.50　Correspond and confer with Attorney Carnelli regarding DBS Bank subpoena (.4) and Deltec Bank, Bank of China (.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/23/2023　19 A　B120　A104　450.00　0.60　270.00　Review/analyze state of compliance with 2004 subpoena to DBS Bank, specifically in file and review of e-mail communications (0.4); and Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery confer with Attorney Astone regarding the same (0.2). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/24/2023　19 A B120　A102　450.00　2.70　1,215.00　Follow-up on status of 2004 Subpoena compliance for Deltec Bank and Trust Limited, specifically by researching (0.5); 1.6). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/24/2023　19 A B120　A105　450.00　0.40　180.00　Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding Deltec Bank 2004 subpoena and responses and objections from BoA regarding 2004 subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 5248.001　08/24/2023 08/24/2023　41 A B120 A B120　A104 A105　450.00 450.00　4.60 0.60　2,070.00 270.00　Correspond with B. Velzen (U.S. Bank/Bento) and ULX regarding Bento production/Relativity uploads (0.3), review and analyze Bento production (2.6), memoranda to N. Bassett, Trustee, A. Luft and D. Barron analyzing Bento account usage (0.6), correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding expenses paid through Bento and other expense payments (0.2), correspond with B. Velzen regarding follow up questions re: Bento accounts and correspond with B. Velzen to request further responsive production (0.4), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding analysis of Rule 2004 discovery and supplemental production to follow up on (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding Bento production (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with D. Carnelli regarding Bank of America subpoena compliance and other Rule 2004 discovery matters (including Deltec and Bank of China) (0.4), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/24/2023　41 A B120　A103　450.00　1.10　495.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Revise reply to Greenwich Land objection to 6th Rule 2004 motion per A. Luft comments (0.6), correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), confer with A. Luft regarding Greenwich Land objection and discovery issues (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/24/2023　28 A B120　A107　325.00　0.40　130.00　Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/24/2023　28 A B120　A105　325.00　0.10　32.50　Communicate (in firm) e-mail to Attorney Carnelli regarding DBS Bank subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/24/2023　28 A B120　A108　325.00　0.20　65.00　Calls to DBS Bank regarding status of subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 17 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 29 of 44 Client　Trans Date　Tkpr　H P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001　08/24/2023　28 A　B120　A103　325.00　0.10　32.50　Update internal bank discovery memorandum Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　19 A　B120　A103　450.00　1.60　720.00　Regarding Rule 2004 subpoena to Bank of America ("BoA"): review e-mail communications with BoA's outside counsel (Zeichner Ellman & Krause) (0.4); review BoA responses and objections to Trustee's 2004 subpoena (0.8); and exchange e-mails with Attorney Rudd regarding forthcoming production on 8/28/2023, inquiring as to availability for meet-and-confer, and scheduling meet-and-confer on 8/31/2023 (0.4). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　19 A　B120　A107　450.00　0.20　90.00　Draft e-mail to Attorney Barron and Attorney Sutton regarding non-service of 2004 subpoena to Deltec Bank and Trust Limited and seeking guidance on how to proceed. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　19 A　B120　A105　450.00　0.70　315.00　Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding subject-matter of appeal in 3:23-cv-458 and tasks for completing appellate brief by present deadline. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　19 A　B120　A104　450.00　3.60　1,620.00　Review/analyze appellants' brief and appendix in 3:23-cv-458 (including decisions appealed from and underlying record) and the completed portions of our appellee's brief. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　19 A　B120　A105　450.00　0.20　90.00　Confer with Attorney Astone as to status of DBS Bank subpoena and contact with U.S. agent for service. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　41 A　B120　A104　450.00　2.00　900.00　Correspond with D. Mohamed regarding depo transcripts (0.2), review and analyze DeNeere depo transcript (0.8), correspond with K. He regarding Capital One production (0.2), correspond with D. Barron regarding authentication declarations from various banks (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and D. Skalka regarding deposition discovery disputes procedure (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding Bank of America production and appellee brief (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　41 A　B120　A103　450.00　1.90　855.00　Review and analyze A. Luft revisions to 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.4), further revise reply to Greenwich Land objection and in support of 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.9), correspond and confer with trustee regarding Greenwich Land objection/reply re 6th omnibus 2004 exam motion (0.2), further revise/finalize reply re 6th omnibus 2004 exam and attention to filing same (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　28 A　B120　A105　325.00　0.20　65.00　Communicate (in firm) telephone conference with Attorney Carnelli regarding bank discovery Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 18 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 30 of 44 Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr　P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001　08/25/2023　28 A　B120　A108　325.00　0.20　65.00　Communicate (other external) telephone call with Capital One regarding subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　28 A　B120　A108　325.00　0.10　32.50　Communicate (other external) e-mail to Capital One regarding status of subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　28 A　B120　A108　325.00　0.10　32.50　Call to DBS Bank regarding status of subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　28 A　B120　A107　325.00　0.30　97.50　Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail to/from Attorney Carnelli and counsel for Bank of America regarding discovery responses and meet and confer Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　28 A　B120　A107　325.00　0.40　130.00　Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail correspondence with Attorney Carnelli, Attorney Sutton, and Attorney Luft regarding Deltec Bank subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/28/2023　41 A　B120　A107　450.00　0.50　225.00　correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding hearing on sixth omnibus rule 2004 motion (0.2), correspond and confer with trustee regarding same (0.1), correspond with B. Velzen regarding supplemental Bento search (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/28/2023　19 A　B120　A104　450.00　1.70　765.00　Review/analyze draft appellee brief for 3:23-cv-458 from Attorney Linsey. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/28/2023　28 A　B120　A102　325.00　0.50　162.50　Research contacts for DBS Bank for purposes of following up on status of subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/28/2023　28 A　B120　A108　325.00　0.30　97.50　Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from Capital One regarding status of subpoena and production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/28/2023　19 A　B120　A104　450.00　1.40　630.00　Receive and review additional production from Santander Bank in response to 2004 subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/29/2023　28 A　B120　A108　325.00　0.20　65.00　Communicate (other external) telephone call with DBS Bank regarding status of subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/29/2023　28 A　B120　A107　325.00　0.30　97.50　Review e-mail correspondence containing docket update (.1) documents attached thereto (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/29/2023　41 A　B120　A101　450.00　2.20　990.00　Prepare for status conference regarding remediation motion and to argue 6th 2004 exam motion and in response to Greenwich Land objection/outline argument Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/29/2023　41 A　B120　A109　450.00　4.60　2,070.00　Attend hearings in Bridgeport bankruptcy court (4.4), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding hearing on 2004 motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 19 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 31 of 44 Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001　08/30/2023　28 A B120　A108　325.00　0.10　32.50　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) follow-up e-mail to Capital One legal department regarding status of subpoena and production of documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/30/2023　41 A B120　A102　450.00　5.00　2,250.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze debtor's motion to stay bankruptcy case filed in chapter 11 case/declaration/memorandum of law (1.2), correspond with N. Basset, A. Luft and trustee regarding same (0.4), draft notice of motion stay (0.3), correspond with trustee, N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding notice of motion to stay (0.2), finalize notice of motion to stay and attention to filing same (0.2), research/review and analyze legal authorities cited by debtor in motion filed in criminal case (2.3), memorandum to trustee analyzing authority on debtor's arguments in criminal case (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/31/2023　28 A B120　A107　325.00　0.10　32.50　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail from Attorney Linsey regarding BOA production update Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/31/2023　19 A B120　A104　450.00　1.40　630.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze debtor's motion for stay and supporting authorities as e-filed in SDNY criminal proceedings in preparation for conference with Attorney Linsey regarding the same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/31/2023　19 A B120　A104　450.00　0.40　180.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding debtor's motion to stay chapter 11 proceedings as filed in SDNY. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/31/2023　19 A B120　A104　450.00　2.70　1,215.00　Prepare for meet-and-confer with counsel for Bank of America ("BoA") at 2:00 p.m. regarding 2004 subpoena, specifically review of all e-mail communications of BoA regarding subpoena, responses and objections from BoA, order authorizing 2004 discovery/subpoena, and certain legal authorities cited in support of BoA objections. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/31/2023　28 A B120　A107　325.00　0.10　32.50　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with Attorney Carnelli regarding Bank of America meet and confer Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/31/2023　28 A B120　A108　325.00　0.10　32.50　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to e-mail from Capital One legal department regarding subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/31/2023　28 A B120　A108　325.00　0.10　32.50　Contact (call) from DBS Bank regarding subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/31/2023　19 A B120　A104　450.00　0.10　45.00　Attention to regarding deadline for appellants' reply brief. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/31/2023　41 A B120　A107　450.00　2.20　990.00　Confer and correspond with E. Sutton in advance Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery of meet-and-confer with R. Fingold (Y. Zhang counsel) (0.2), prepare for meet and confer with R. Fingold (0.6), meet and confer with R. Fingold and E. Sutton regarding Rule 2004 subpoena (0.7), confer and correspond with D. Carnelli regarding Bank of America meet-and-confer and other open discovery matters (0.4), correspond with K. He, ULX, and D. Barron regarding supplemental Capital One discovery (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/31/2023　41 A B120　A102　450.00　3.90　1,755.00　Correspond and confer with trustee regarding debtor's criminal court motion for stay (0.2), research regarding bankruptcy court's jurisdiction over estate property as concerns debtor's motion for stay (1.3), research regarding automatic stay as concerns debtor's motion for stay (1.6), correspond with N. Bassett and E. Sutton regarding emergency motion addressing debtor's motion (0.3), review/analyze/comment on draft motion (0.5) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/31/2023　19 A B120　A108　450.00　0.60　270.00　Attend meet-and-confer with counsel for BoA in connection with Trustee's amended 2004 subpoena dated July 20, 2023 and BoA's responses and objections thereto. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID B120　Billable　219.80　95,030.00　Asset Analysis and Recovery Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications 5248.001 08/01/2023　41 A B160　A104　450.00　1.40　630.00　Correspond and confer with P. Martinez regarding fee statements (0.3), review revised fee statements (0.6), correspond with P. Martinez regarding further revisions (0.2), review further revised fee statements (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/02/2023　8 A B160　A111　500.00　0.20　100.00　Telephone attorney Linsey regarding status of fee procedures applications and discussions with US Trustee's office Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/02/2023　41 A B160　A107　450.00　0.60　270.00　Correspond and confer with H. Claiborn regarding interim compensation procedures motion and hearings schedule (0.4), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz regarding compensation procedures motion and fee applications (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/03/2023　41 A B160　A103　450.00　4.50　2,025.00　Memorandum to C. Rosarbo and P. Martinez regarding billing statements (0.2), work on second interim fee application (summaries of work performed) and additional background (2.9), proof and edit second interim fee application (0.7), correspond with L. Astone and D. Skalka regarding second interim fee application (0.2), review L. Astone edits, further revise, and correspond with D. Skalka regarding draft fee application (0.3), correspond with A. Bongartz regarding second interim fee application (0.2) Trans Client Date　Tkpr　H P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications 5248.001 08/03/2023　41 A　B160 A107　450.00　1.60　720.00　Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor review revised proposed order regarding interim compensation procedures and correspond and confer with counsel for U.S. Trustee regarding same (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka and A. Bongartz regarding application to employ architect (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka, B. Mangan, K. Rescia, and A. Bongartz regarding potential accountants (0.3), review Paul Hastings draft second interim fee application (0.6), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz regarding PH and NPM second interim fee applications and review PH revisions (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 08/03/2023　A　8 B160 A111　500.00　0.60　300.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review draft application to retain architect (.3); draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella with revisions to application (.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.003 08/03/2023　A　5 B160 A103　450.00　3.00　1,350.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft and revise Acheson Doyle retention application Genever Holdings LLC 5248.001 08/04/2023　41 A　B160 A107　450.00　0.60　270.00　Bankruptcy Representation Correspond with D. Skalka regarding potential accountants (0.1), correspond with K. Rescia regarding same (0.1), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz regarding motion to limit notice regarding PH second interim fee application (0.2), review and attention to filing motion to limit notice regarding PH second interim fee application (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/04/2023　41 A　B160 A103　450.00　2.20　990.00　Review D. Skalka revisions to NPM second interim fee application and finalize second interim fee application (0.6), correspond with A. Bongartz and trustee regarding final form of second interim fee application (0.2), correspond and confer with C. Rosarbo regarding NPM second interim fee application (0.3), correspond and confer with C. Rosarbo and K. Ahumada regarding copying expenditures (0.2), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz about PH second interim fee application and filings (0.2), finalize and attention to filing PH second interim fee application (0.4), finalize and attention to filing NPM second interim fee application (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/04/2023　A　8 B160 A111　500.00　0.60　300.00　Review and revise draft fee application (.5); draft memorandum to attorney Linsey with revisions (.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/08/2023　A　8 B160 A111　500.00　0.20　100.00　Telephone attorney Linsey regarding retention issues for financial advisor and architect Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/08/2023　A　8 B160 A111　500.00　0.50　250.00　Draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella regarding retention application for financial advisor (.3); review proposed engagement letter from Kroll and forward to attorney Kinsella (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 22 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 34 of 44 Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications 5248.001　08/08/2023　41 A B160　A104　450.00　2.30　1,035.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze/comment on Kroll engagement letter (1.2), correspond with A. Bongartz about service of hearing notice re PH 2nd interim fee app and hearing notice/motion for permission to file second interim fee apps (0.2), correspond with K. Ahumada regarding service re: motion for permission to file second interim fee apps (0.1), confer with A. Bongartz regarding motion to contract with architect and other retention/fee apps (0.2), correspond with A. Bongartz and D. Skalka regarding Kroll retention application (0.2), correspond with H. Claiborn and C. Rosarbo regarding LEDES data for NPM second interim fee application (0.2); confer with Attorney Skalka regarding architect retention (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/08/2023　8 A B160　A111　500.00　0.30　150.00　Draft memorandum to attorneys Linsey and Kinsella regarding Kroll retention application Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　5 A B160　A103　450.00　4.00　1,800.00　Draft/revise Kroll retention application (2.3) draft proposed Order (.7) draft Kroll declaration (1.0) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　70 A B160　A101　175.00　2.30　402.50　Serve Notice of Hearing and second interim fee application Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　41 A B160　A107　450.00　1.20　540.00　Correspond with courtroom deputy regarding hearing and attention to hearing notice re: NPM second interim fee application (0.1), correspond and confer with K. Ahumada regarding service of NPM second interim fee application (0.3), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz about motion to approve contract with architect (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka regarding application to employ Kroll and correspond with D. Barron regarding Kroll qualifications (0.3), draft and file certificate of service regarding service of motion for permission to file second interim fee applications/hearing notice (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　8 A B160　A111　500.00　0.60　300.00　Review and revise draft Kroll retention application (.4); draft memo to attorney Linsey regarding status of application (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/10/2023　41 A B160　A104　450.00　0.40　180.00　Review service of NPM second interim fee app, draft COS and attention to filing same Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/11/2023　41 A B160　A107　450.00　0.50　225.00　Correspond with D. Barron regarding Kroll (0.1), review and analyze revised Kroll engagement letter (0.3), correspond with A. Luft regarding Kroll engagement letter (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/15/2023　8 A B160　A111　500.00　1.00　500.00　Attend court hearing with client and attorney Luft on Bohonnon fee and retention (.5); attend court hearing with client on fee procedure application and authority to file fee application (.5) Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 23 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 35 of 44 NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications 5248.001　08/15/2023　41 A B160　A107　450.00　0.50　225.00　Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer and correspond with A. Bongartz regarding monthly fee statements (0.2), pull forms for monthly fee statement cover pages/format from past cases (0.2), confer with D. Skalka regarding hearing on monthly fee procedures (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/16/2023　41 A B160　A104　450.00　0.50　225.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with C. Rosarbo regarding July 2023 time records (0.2), begin review of July 2023 time records (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/18/2023　8 A B160　A111　500.00　0.30　150.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft memorandum to client and attorney Bongartz regarding accountant candidates for Genever entities Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/24/2023　41 A B160　A104　450.00　1.50　675.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond and confer with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding Kroll retention application (0.2), review revised Kroll engagement letter (0.3), review and analyze documents regarding Kroll credentials (0.2), work on Kroll retention application (0.8) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/30/2023　41 A B160　A103　450.00　0.90　405.00　Further revise Kroll retention application/declaration/order (0.7), correspond with A. Luft regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/31/2023　41 A B160　A107　450.00　0.40　180.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond and confer with N. Bassett, trustee, and S. Kindseth regarding second interim fee apps of PH and NPM (0.3), confer with A. Bongartz regarding fee apps (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID B160　Billable　32.70　14,297.50　Fee/Employment Applications Phase ID B230 Financing/Cash Collateral 5248.001　08/23/2023　41 A B230　A102　450.00　1.30　585.00　Correspond with S. Maza regarding DIP motion and local rules/checklist (0.2), review and analyze draft DIP motion (0.4), brief research regarding DIP motion (0.3), correspond further with S. Maza regarding DIP motion (0.2), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz regarding motions for filing Aug. 23 (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID B230　Billable　1.30　585.00　Financing/Cash Collateral Phase ID L601 Bravo Luck A.P. # 22-5027 5248.001　08/04/2023　41 A L601　A103　450.00　2.20　990.00　Review and finalize 9019 motion (0.7), review and finalize motion to limit notice (0.4), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding 9019 motion resolving Bravo Luck case (0.2), attention to filing 9019 motion and motion to limit notice in main case and adversary proceeding (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett and F. Lawall regarding 9019 motion (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton and J. Kuo regarding service/COS (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. CAR Wednesday 09/20/2023 3:57 pm Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 24 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 36 of 44 Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID L601 Bravo Luck A.P. # 22-5027 5248.001　08/08/2023　41 A L601　A107　450.00　1.80　810.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with D. Barron regarding service of 9019 motion and hearing notice (0.2), attention to service of non-appearing defendant (Qiang Guo) and correspond with C. Daly regarding same (0.4), correspond and confer with F. Lawall regarding service of Qiang Guo (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding service of Qiang Guo (0.2), correspond and confer with K. Ahumada regarding service of 9019 motion and hearing notice (0.2), draft certificate of service and attention to filing same (0.5) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/29/2023　41 A L601　A101　450.00　0.60　270.00　Review 9019 motion papers in preparation for hearing Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L601　Billable　4.60　2,070.00　Bravo Luck A.P. # 22-5027 Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 5248.001　08/10/2023　41 A L602　A107　450.00　0.60　270.00　Correspond with D. Barron and other PHC1 regarding First Bank of Greenwich production (0.3), confer with other PHC1 regarding First Bank of Greenwich production (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/11/2023　41 A L602　A104　450.00　1.00　450.00　Review pro hac vice motion regarding Z. Intrater (0.2), research regarding new counsel for defendant and correspond with D. Barron and N. Bassett regarding same (0.4), review and analyze Greenwich Land reply in support of motion for withdrawal of reference and correspond with K. Catalano and S. Maza regarding same (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/18/2023　41 A L602　A107　450.00　0.40　180.00　Correspond with S. Maza, trustee, and N. Bassett regarding motion to withdraw reference (0.2), review local rules regarding related proceedings and notices in appeals (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/23/2023　41 A L602　A104　450.00　1.80　810.00　Review and analyze L. Despins deposition transcript (1.4), correspond with A. Luft and correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding same (0.3), correspond with W. Farmer regarding Greenwich Land production (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　41 A L602　A104　450.00　0.30　135.00　Review and analyze Greenwich Land response to notice of related proceeding (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/28/2023　41 A L602　A107　450.00　0.20　90.00　Correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding declarations from banks regarding bank records Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L602　Billable　4.30　1,935.00　Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 5248.001　08/01/2023　41 A L603　A103　450.00　2.10　945.00　Correspond with N. Bassett regarding joint pretrial order (0.2), revise joint pretrial order and l　SHagel age　ਨਰੇ ਜ NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012　correspond with J. Moriarty regarding same (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett and J. Moriarty regarding adjourning pretrial conference (0.2), draft motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.6), correspond and confer with J. Moriarty regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.3), revise motion to adjourn pretrial conference and correspond with J. Kaplan and J. Moriarty regarding same (0.2), finalize and attention to filing motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/01/2023　41 A L603　A107　450.00　0.90　405.00　Confer and correspond with J. Moriarty regarding motion to enlarge length of appellate briefing (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), revise motion to enlarge briefing length (0.2) and correspond with N. Bassett and J. Moriarty regarding same and attention to motion as filed (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/03/2023　41 A L603　A104　450.00　2.40　1,080.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze HK Parties' appellants' brief (2.2), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/15/2023　8 A L603　A111　500.00　1.20　600.00　Attend pretrial conference with client and attorney Luft Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/24/2023　41 A L603　A107　450.00　0.10　45.00　Confer with W. Farmer regarding HK A.P. appellee brief Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/25/2023　41 A L603　A107　450.00　7.70　3,465.00　Confer with N. Bassett regarding appellee brief (0.1), review and analyze draft appellee brief (1.2), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding appellee brief (0.4), review and analyze appellants' brief (1.2), review and analyze summary judgment moving and opposition papers below (1.4), review and analyze summary judgment decisions below (1.9), analyze facts included in appellants' brief and check source in record regarding inconsistencies (1.2), correspond with W. Farmer regarding inconsistencies in facts asserted in appellants' brief (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/26/2023　41 A L603　A103　450.00　8.40　3,780.00　Review and analyze appellate record for appellee brief (1.4), draft argument regarding collateral estoppel (5.2), research regarding collateral estoppel and authorities cited by appellants (1.8) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/27/2023　41 A L603　A103　450.00　8.90　4,005.00　Further draft argument regarding collateral estoppel for appellee (4.3), research regarding standard of review and collateral estoppel burden allocation (1.3), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding appellee brief (0.2), proof/revise/supplement collateral estoppel argument/analysis (2.2), work on supplements for facts section of brief (0.9) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 5248.001　08/28/2023　41 A L603　A103　450.00　1.90　855.00　Draft supplements for factual background/procedural history for appellee brief (1.4), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding same (0.2), confer with N. Bassett regarding open issues for appellee brief (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/28/2023　41 A L603　A104　450.00　0.90　405.00　Review and analyze summary judgment factual record cited by appellants in summary judgment proceedings for appellee brief Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/30/2023　41 A L603　A103　450.00　1.90　855.00　Review N. Bassett comments regarding appellee brief (0.4), draft motion for extension of time to file appellee brief (0.8), correspond with N. Bassett regarding motion for extension of time/finalize/attention to filing same (0.4), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding appellee brief (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L603　Billable　36.40　16,440.00　HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Phase ID L604 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002 5248.001　08/14/2023　41 A L604　A103　450.00　1.20　540.00　Attention to correspondence with debtor's and Hing Chi Ngok's counsel and correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.3), draft motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.6), correspond with J. Moriarty regarding motion to adjourn pretrial conference (0.1), correspond with N. Bassett/finalize motion/attention to filing same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L604　Billable　1.20　540.00　Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002 Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 5248.001　08/01/2023　41 A L605　A104　450.00　0.60　270.00　Review correspondence with WC counsel and ACASS counsel (0.4) and correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/09/2023　41 A L605　A107　450.00　1.20　540.00　Prepare for telephonic meet-and-confer with Mei Guo's counsel regarding injunctions (0.4), participate in telephonic meet-and-confer with Mei Guo's counsel (A. Romney, L. Vartan, J. Moriarty) and N. Bassett/A. Luft regarding injunctions (0.6), confer with N. Bassett regarding injunctions and mandamus issues (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L605　Billable　1.80　810.00　Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 Phase ID L606 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 5248.001　08/02/2023　41 A L606　A107　450.00　2.90　1,305.00　Review and analyze proposed intervenors' motion to expedite motion to clarify preliminary injunction (0.6), correspond with N. Bassett and D. Barron regarding same (0.3), correspond and confer with D. Barron and trustee regarding objection to motion to expedite (0.3), review and finalize objection to motion to expedite and Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 27 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 39 of 44 Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID L606 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013　attention to filing same (0.6), review/analyze proposed intervenors' reply to objection and correspond with trustee regarding same (0.3), review and analyze proposed intervenors' motion for stay pending appeal regarding 9019 order (0.5), correspond with E. Sutton, D. Barron and trustee regarding same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 08/03/2023　41 A L606　A107　450.00　0.20　90.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding discovery conference Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/08/2023　41 A L606　A109　450.00　2.10　945.00　Prepare for status conference regarding discovery/injunction issues (0.6), attend Zoom status conference regarding discovery/injunction issues (0.6), correspond with N. Bassett regarding status conference and revised scheduling order (0.2), revise scheduling order and notice (0.4), correspond with J. Pastore, et al., regarding revised scheduling order and attention to filing same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/09/2023　41 A L606　A107　450.00　1.20　540.00　Correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding HCHK proposed intervenors meet-and-confer (0.2), meet-and-confer with J. Pastore/other counsel for proposed intervenors/N. Bassett/A. Luft regarding discovery requests/schedule (1.0) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 08/14/2023　41 A L606　A103　450.00　1.30　585.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with D. Barron and W. Farmer regarding response to motion to clarify TRO (0.2), draft motion to extend deadline to respond to motion to clarify TRO (0.9), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding motion to extend time/motion to intervene/related issues (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/15/2023　8 A L606　A111　500.00　1.60　800.00　Attend pretrial conference with client and attorney Luft Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/15/2023　41 A L606　A104　450.00　0.50　225.00　Confer and correspond with D. Barron regarding proposed intervenors' motion to clarify (0.1), review revised motion for extension of time and confer with D. Barron regarding same (0.2), review correspondence with T. Rutherford and review revised motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/16/2023　41 A L606　A107　450.00　0.30　135.00　Correspond with D. Skalka and E. Sutton regarding status conference transcript and other hearing transcripts and attention to requests Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/16/2023　8 A L606　A111　500.00　0.30　150.00　Draft memo to attorney Barron regarding status of motion to stay pending appeal and court's comments at 8/15 hearing Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/25/2023　41 A L606　A107　450.00　0.30　135.00　Review correspondence from office of J. Shaban regarding pleading deadline for HCHK Client Date　Trans H　Hours Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID L606 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013　defendants and correspond with D. Skalka and trustee regarding same Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 08/28/2023　41 A L606　A103　450.00　0.90　405.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Revise request for default and prepare exhibits for default motion (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett regarding request for default (0.2), review and analyze defendants' motion for extension of time and correspond with trustee regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 08/29/2023　41 A L606　A104　450.00　1.10　495.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with N. Bassett regarding HCHK defendants' motion for extension of time to plead and trustee's response (0.2), review and analyze 9019 motion and objection (0.8), correspond with D. Barron regarding defendants' motion (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/31/2023　41 A L606　A103　450.00　3.50　1,575.00　Correspond with trustee, D. Barron and N. Bassett regarding scheduling order (0.2), review and analyze background documents regarding HCHK entities for response to motion for extension of time to plead (0.5), review and analyze deeds of assignment re: standing issues (0.5), draft objection to motion for extension of time to plead and cross-motion for default (2.2), correspond with N. Bassett and trustee regarding same (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L606　Billable　HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 16.20　7,385.00 Phase ID L607 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 5248.001 08/01/2023　41 A L607　A104　450.00　1.00　450.00　Review and analyze TRO and order on motion to seal (0.5), correspond with trustee and E. Sutton regarding same (0.3), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding service (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001 08/02/2023　8 A L607　A111　500.00　0.20　100.00　Telephone attorney Linsey regarding plans for 8/14 preliminary injunction hearing in Taurus Fund adversary proceeding Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 08/02/2023　41 A L607　A105　450.00　0.60　270.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with D. Skalka regarding Mahwah A.P. preliminary injunction hearing and other developments (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding same and regarding appellate briefing (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Barron and E. Sutton about revised order filed in sealed proceeding and email D. Barron regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 08/07/2023　41 A L607　A107　450.00　0.60　270.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to issuance of summons and correspond with trustee regarding same (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Barron and correspond with trustee and other PH counsel regarding service of process (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID L607 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017　Motion for TRO, and related filings, in advance of and preparation for hearing on 8/14/2023. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/08/2023　41 A L607　A107　450.00　0.50　225.00　Correspond with W. Farmer regarding 8/14 hearing on injunction (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka and correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding preliminary injunction hearing (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/09/2023　41 A L607　A105　450.00　0.60　270.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond and confer with D. Skalka regarding 8/14 injunction hearing (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding adversary proceeding and 8/14 injunction hearing (0.3), confer with W. Farmer regarding Mahwah 8/14 injunction hearing (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/09/2023　19 A L607　A103　450.00　2.00　900.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with A. Luft and trustee regarding notice/motion regarding PI hearing (0.2), confer with trustee regarding notice/motion regarding PI hearing (0.1), conference with trustee, N. Bassett, and A. Luft regarding notice/motion regarding PI hearing (0.4), revise notice/motion regarding PI hearing following conference (0.4), correspond with trustee, N. Bassett, A. Luft regarding revised motion/notice (0.2), further revise/finalize motion/notice (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding further revised motion/notice and attention to filing same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/10/2023　41 A L607　A103　450.00　4.80　2,160.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with W. Farmer and A. Luft regarding absence of objection to PI motion (0.2), correspond with A. Luft regarding motion regarding PI hearing (0.1), correspond and confer with PH Counsel (name withheld, "PHC1") and S. Maza regarding service of the Mahwah complaint and TRO papers (0.4), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding PI hearing (0.2), correspond with PHC1 and W. Farmer regarding Scott Barnett service/process server affidavit/obtaining supplemental affidavit (0.4), review and analyze Complaint and TRO for notice/motion regarding PI hearing (0.8), draft notice/motion regarding PI hearing (2.7) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/11/2023　41 A L607　A104　450.00　2.30　1,035.00　attention to Court order regarding Aug. 14 hearing and correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding preparation for Aug. 14 hearing and issues for analysis (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett/W. Farmer regarding evidence for Aug. 14 hearing (0.2), review and analyze Rule 7004 analysis from E. Sutton and correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.2), review correspondence from counsel for Taurus and correspond with W. Farmer regarding same (0.2), review and analyze M. Conway prior involvement in Rule 2004 discovery for other associated entities and correspond with W. Farmer and D. Skalka regarding same (0.4), Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 30 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 42 of 44 Trans　H　Hours Client　Date　Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount Phase ID L607 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding Aug. 14 hearing (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding ULX witness and motion for remote appearance (0.2), review and analyze draft motion for remote appearance and witness declaration (0.2), correspond and confer with N. Bassett/W. Farmer regarding Aug. 14 hearing preparation (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/13/2023　19 A L607　A104　450.00　3.40　1,530.00　Review/analyze Mahwah docket in preparation for PI hearing on 8/14/2023 at the bankruptcy court, specifically review AP complaint and all exhibits, prior motion for TRO/PI, the court order granting the TRO, exhibit list, and exhibits (including video exhibits). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/14/2023　19 A L607　A109　450.00　8.10　3,645.00　Appear for/attend hearing on extension of TRO/preliminary injunction at bankruptcy court in Bridgeport, CT. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/14/2023　19 A L607　A104　450.00　0.20　90.00　Receive and review letter from defendant's counsel regarding standing of Taurus Fund LLC. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/14/2023　19 A L607　A104　450.00　0.20　90.00　Receive and review letter from debtor's counsel regarding PI hearing. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/14/2023　8 A L607　A111　500.00　6.80　3,400.00　Attend court hearing on preliminary injunction (5.5); meet with client, attorney Bassett, attorney Luft and attorney Song regarding plans for hearing (.8); meet with attorney Conway regarding hearing (.3); draft memorandum to attorney Linsey regarding results of hearing (.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/14/2023　41 A L607　A104　450.00　1.40　630.00　Correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding Mahwah hearing (0.2), correspond and confer with P. Cicolini regarding Mahwah hearing evidence presentation logistics (0.3), review motion to approve settlement with United States and correspond with D. Barron regarding motion to limit notice (0.3), correspond and confer with PHC1 regarding Mahwah hearing evidence presentation (0.1), review and analyze E. Henzy letter on behalf of debtor (0.3), correspond with D. Skalka regarding hearing (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/15/2023　19 A L607　A104　450.00　0.30　135.00　Receive and review bankruptcy court order extending TRO. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/18/2023　19 A L607　A104　450.00　0.60　270.00　Receive and review e-mail from Attorney Sutton and appended Joint Motion to Seal exhibit list from 8/14 hearing. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/18/2023　8 A L607　A111　500.00　0.40　200.00　Review draft motion to seal (.3); draft memorandum to attorney Sutton regarding motion (.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 31 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 43 of 44 NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. Client　Trans Date　H Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　Hours to Bill　Amount Phase ID L607 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 5248.001　08/23/2023　19 A L607　A104　450.00　0.40　180.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Receive and review Defendants' response to TRO issued by the Court. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/24/2023　19 A L607　A104　450.00　0.50　225.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Receive and review court's decisions on trustee's motion for preliminary injunction (from hearing on 8/14/23). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/24/2023　41 A L607　A104　450.00　0.90　405.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze preliminary injunction issued in Mahwah A.P. (0.6), analyze bank records regarding Mahwah expense payments and correspond with Trustee and A. Luft regarding same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/30/2023　41 A L607　A103　450.00　1.70　765.00　Correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding revised order granting motion to approve settlement with USA (0.3), attention to correspondence between D. Barron/trustee/M. Conway (Taurus Fund) regarding revised order (0.2), review and analyze Taurus proposed language and further revise (0.2), correspond and confer with trustee and D. Barron regarding 9019 order and problems with Taurus Fund revisions (0.3), revise notice of related proceeding regarding problems with Taurus language (0.3), correspond and confer with D. Barron and trustee regarding notice/revised 9019 order/finalize/attention to filing same (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/30/2023　41 A L607　A103　450.00　2.30　1,035.00　Review and analyze Taurus defendants' further response regarding insurance (0.2), correspond and confer with trustee regarding motion to modify preliminary injunction (0.2), draft emergency motion to modify preliminary injunction to restrict access in light of failure to secure insurance (1.2), correspond and confer with trustee regarding emergency motion (0.2), finalize emergency motion and attention to filing same (0.3), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding emergency motion to modify injunction (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001　08/31/2023　41 A L607　A104　450.00　0.80　360.00　Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze order modifying preliminary injunction (0.3), correspond with trustee and D. Barron regarding same (0.2), review and analyze proposed security services agreement and M. Conway correspondence and correspond with trustee regarding same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L607　Billable　42.50　19,495.00　Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 5248.001　08/07/2023　Phase ID L608 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018 A L608　A107　450.00　0.40　180.00　Correspond with D. Barron, E. Sutton and trustee regarding service of process and international service issues (0.2), further correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. CAR Wednesday 09/20/2023 3:57 pm Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Date: 09/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 32 Case 22-50073 Doc 2217 Filed 09/20/23 Entered 09/20/23 17:54:15 Page 44 of 44 Trans　H　Hours Client Phase ID L608 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018　Date　Tkpr P Task Code　Rate　to Bill　Amount 5248.001　08/11/2023　41　A L608　A102　450.00　0.90　405.00　correspond with E. Sutton and D. Barron regarding preparation for default proceedings in adversary proceeding (0.2), review and analyze authority regarding Hong Kong service and analyze draft certificate of service in light of same (0.5), confer with E. Sutton regarding Hong Kong service (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/16/2023　41　A L608　A103　450.00　0.60　270.00　Revise Rule 7012 motion to set deadline for China Golden Spring to respond to Complaint (0.4), correspond with E. Sutton regarding Rule 7012 motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/18/2023　41　A L608　A107　450.00　0.20　90.00　Correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding 7012 motion Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/22/2023　41　A L608　A107　450.00　0.30　135.00　Correspond with C. Daly regarding service of 7012 motion (0.1), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding 7012 motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/23/2023　41　A L608　A103　450.00　0.80　360.00　Draft notice of withdrawal of 7012 motion (0.3), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), finalize and attention to filing notice of withdrawal of 7012 motion (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton regarding service (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor 5248.001　08/24/2023　41　A L608　A104　450.00　0.40　180.00　Review and analyze court order regarding deadline for China Golden Spring to answer and service issues and correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding same Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Total for Phase ID L608　Billable　3.60　1,620.00　Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018 GRAND TOTALS Billable　374.00　163,527.50