Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2356
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 2356
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
Monthly Fee Statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #2356 (filed 2023-08-18). Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., counsel to Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins and the Genever Debtors, submitted its monthly fee statement for October 1 through October 31, 2023, seeking payment of 80% of fees ($218,874.00) and 100% of expenses ($1,793.44).
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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT BRIDGEPORT DIVISION
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In re: : :
et al., : :
Debtors.1 : :
--------------------------------------------------------------- x MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH OCTOBER 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 October 1, 2023 through and including October 31, 2023 (the
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.
"Fee 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 \$218,874.00 and \$1,793.44, respectively.
1. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a timekeeper summary that includes the name, title, bar admission year, hourly billing rate, aggregate hours, and amount of fees earned for each NPM individual who provided services during the Fee Period. The rates charged by NPM for services rendered to the Trustee and the Genever Debtors are the same rates that NPM charges generally for professional services rendered to its non-bankruptcy clients.
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit B is a summary of NPM's services rendered and compensation sought for the Fee Period organized by Task Code Summary.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit C is a list of expenses incurred for which NPM seeks reimbursement for the Fee Period.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit D are NPM's fee statements for services provided during the Fee Period.
5. Notice of this Monthly Fee Statement will be given by email on the Notice Parties: (i) Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok (lucdespins@paulhastings.com); (ii) Counsel for the Trustee, (x) Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166 (Attn: G. Alexander Bongartz (alexbongartz@paulhastings.com) and Douglass Barron (douglassbarron@paulhastings.com)) and (y) Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., 195 Church Street, 13th Floor, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Douglas S. Skalka (dskalka@npmlaw.com) and Patrick R. Linsey (plinsey@npmlaw.com)); (iii) the Office of The United States Trustee, Giaimo Federal Building,
150 Court Street, Room 302, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 (Attn: Holley L. Claiborn (holley.l.claiborn@usdoj.gov)); (iv) counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors, Pullman & Comley, LLC, 850 Main Street, 8th Floor, PO Box 7006, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06601-7006 (Attn: Irve J. Goldman (igoldman@pullcom.com); and (v) counsel for Pacific Alliance Asia Opportunity Fund L.P., O'Melveny & Myers LLP, 7 Times Square, New York, New York 10036 (Attn: Peter Friedman (pfriedman@omm.com) and Stuart M. Sarnoff (ssarnoff@omm.com) (collectively, the "Notice Parties").
6. Objections to this Monthly Fee Statement, if any, must be filed by the Notice Parties with the Court and served upon (i) NPM and (ii) the Notice Parties by email no later than December 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: November 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
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In re: :
et al., : :
Debtors. :
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The undersigned hereby certifies that on November 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: November 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).
HOURS AND RATES PER PROFESSIONAL AND PARAPROFESSIONAL
Kinsella 12/1991 Counsel 62.80 \$450.00 \$28,260.00 8 Douglas S. Skalka 10/1985 Partner 38.40 \$500.00 \$19,200.00 19 Dennis M. Carnelli 11/2013 Partner 124.50 \$450.00 \$56,025.00 41 Patrick R. Linsey 11/2010 Partner 173.60 \$450.00 \$78,120.00 28 Lauren T. Astone 11/2021 Associate 53.50 \$325.00 \$17,387.50 20 Robert B. Flynn 08/1995 Partner 33.00 \$475.00 \$15,675.00 7 Peter T. Fay 11/1990 Partner 26.50 \$450.00 \$11,925.00 54 Sarah N. Smeriglio 11/2022 Associate 71.70 \$325.00 \$23,302.50
Mitchell 06/2016 Counsel 54.40 \$400.00 \$21,760.00 58 Sabrina R. Dobson Paralegal 3.20 \$200.00 \$640.00
Ahumada Paralegal 5.70 \$175.00 \$997.50
Jones Paralegal 1.50 \$200.00 \$300.00
Total Hours: 648.80 Total Fees: \$273,592.50 Blended Hourly Rate: \$421.69
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY
Date: 11/20/2023 Summary Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 8 of 62
NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.
Total for Phase ID B110 Billable 2.20 635.00 Case Administration Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 162.00 63,860.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery Total for Phase ID B130 Billable 2.70 1,015.00 Asset Disposition Total for Phase ID B160 Billable 36.10 16,690.00 Fee/Employment Applications Total for Phase ID B180 Billable 52.40 21,027.50 Avoidance Action Analysis Total for Phase ID L602 Billable 13.00 5,885.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 Total for Phase ID L603 Billable 0.80 360.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Total for Phase ID L604 Billable 1.00 450.00 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002 Total for Phase ID L605 Billable 336.30 144,662.50 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 Total for Phase ID L606 Billable 3.20 1,440.00 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 Total for Phase ID L607 Billable 2.10 985.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 Total for Phase ID L608 Billable 37.00 16,582.50 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018
Date: 11/20/2023 Summary Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C. Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 9 of 62
Total for Phase ID L110 Billable 325.66 Fact Investigation/Development Total for Phase ID L210 Billable 1,079.63 Pleadings Total for Phase ID L230 Billable 140.65 Court Mandated Conferences Total for Phase ID L330 Billable 80.00 Depositions Total for Phase ID L450 Billable 167.50 Trial and Hearing Attendance
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Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 11 of 62
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Phase ID L110 Fact Investigation/Development
L110 E107 14.34 Federal Express - Delivery service to Community Federal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 30.18 Federal Express - Delivery service to Evolve Bank and Trust Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 24.36 Federal Express - Delivery service to Evolve Bank and Trust
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Federal Express - Delivery service to First County Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 14.34 Federal Express - Delivery service to First County Bank c/o
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Federal Express - Delivery service to Signature Bank, N.A. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 23.18 Federal Express - Delivery service to Flagstar Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 14.34 Federal Express - Delivery service to Trustco Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 17.43 Federal Express - Delivery service to Webster Financial
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E102 30.00 Comerica Bank - Outside printing of records Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Federal Express - Delivery service to The Honorable Omar A.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 19.11 Federal Express - Delivery services to Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 19.11 Federal Express - Delivery service to Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 25.91 Federal Express - Delivery service to Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 19.11 Federal Express - Delivery service to Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 28.29 Federal Express - Delivery service Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E118 413.25 Metro Attorney Service, Inc-Litigation support vendor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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L210 E113 363.25 Metro Attorney Service-Subpoena service fees Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 100.71 Federal Express-Delivery service to Japan Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 101.21 Federal Express-Delivery service to Repulse Bay, Hong Kong Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 101.21 Federal Express-Delivery service to Wan Chai, Hong Kong Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L210 Billable 1,079.63 Pleadings
L230 E116 140.65 Capital One-ARL-Access Transcripts, LLC-Trial transcript Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L230 Billable 140.65 Court Mandated Conferences
L330 E114 40.00 Whitecroft Shore Limited-30(b)(6) deposition witness fee Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L330 E114 40.00 Anton Development Limited-30(b)(6) deposition witness fee Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L330 Billable 80.00 Depositions
Phase ID L450 Trial and Hearing Attendance
L450 E116 167.50 Capital One-ARL-Access Transcripts, LLC-Trial transcript Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L450 Billable 167.50 Trial and Hearing Attendance
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B110 A107 450.00 0.30 135.00 Correspond with A. Bongartz and D. Skalka
further with D. Skalka regarding same (0.1)
B110 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Bankruptcy Representation
B110 A111 200.00 1.00 200.00 Attend to filing of the July 2023 and August 2023 monthly operating report and mailing of same to the parties not receiving electronic notice
B110 A111 200.00 0.50 100.00 File the August 2023 monthly operating report. Attend to mailing copies of the file MOR to the parties not receiving notification electronically.
Total for Phase ID B110 Billable 2.20 635.00 Case Administration
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A107 450.00 1.10 495.00 Correspond with L. Fried regarding settlement discussions as to subpoena compliance (0.3), correspond with J. Anthony (Seacoast National Bank) regarding subpoena service/compliance and potential motion practice (0.3), correspond with new NPM litigation counsel regarding Relativity orientation (0.2), correspond with ULX regarding same (0.1) correspond with D. Skalka and R. Flynn regarding litigation projects call with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.40 130.00 Confer with P. Linsey regarding affidavit in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Communicate (other external) regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 1.10 495.00 Correspond with L. Fried regarding outstanding UBS production and October hearing (0.3), attention to further production and review production letter from L. Fried (UBS) and correspond with L. Fried regarding same (0.2), correspond with L. Fried (UBS) and N. Bassett, W.
inadvertent production (0.4), review protective order and correspond further with N. Bassett and ULX regarding inadvertent production claim (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A106 450.00 1.50 675.00 Prepare for trustee call regarding NPM litigation projects (0.5), correspond with R. Flynn and D. Skalka regarding trustee call regarding NPM litigation projects and briefly confer with R. Flynn regarding same (0.2), call with trustee, N. Bassett, D. Skalka regarding NPM litigation projects (0.3), confer with D. Skalka following trustee call regarding staffing NPM litigation projects (0.2),
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 attention to discrepancy between UBS request and doc bates #s and correspond with L. Fried
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Attend call with client and co-counsel regarding avoidance action analysis, status of analysis, alter ego issues and status of current adversary
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.20 100.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Telephone attorney Linsey regarding results of call with client and plans for 10/3 office meeting Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 0.40 130.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 0.70 315.00 Correspond with A. Singh and L. Fried regarding
confirmation of same (0.3), review and analyze
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 325.00 0.90 292.50 Draft affidavit in support of motion for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 1.00 325.00 Collect, review and analyze exhibits to affidavit in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A109 325.00 0.70 227.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
meeting with W. Clark, N. Kinsella, P. Linsey, and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 450.00 1.90 855.00 Communicate (other external) preparation and training on discovery data base (.7) preparation for and attendance at meeting with forensic accountants regarding ongoing reserach (1.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 1.50 675.00 Confer with D. Barron regarding Cirrus records and correspond with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.2), review new banks rule 2004 motion and correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton about
(Seacoast) to pursue subpoena compliance (0.1),
compliance and request meet and confer (0.2), correspond with H. Kang regarding Capital One wire transfer records (0.1), correspond with P. Parizek regarding First Bank of Abu Dhabi (0.2), correspond with PHC1 and D. Skalka regarding
correspond with E. Sutton and A. Luft regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 325.00 6.00 1,950.00 (.7) Review memorandum of law in support of Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 3 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 16 of 62
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery temporary injunction, (5.3) Collect, review and analyze exhibits in affidavit in support of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 450.00 1.50 675.00 Plan and prepare for discovery - attend Relativity
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 325.00 1.40 455.00 Conference with P. Linsey, D. Skalka, N. Kinsella, P. Fay, R. Flynn, and S. Smeriglio regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare for conference regarding adversary proceedings, avoidance claims, and further Rule 2004 discovery (0.8), conference with D. Skalka, N. Kinsella, P. Fay, R. Flynn, L. Astone, S. Smeriglio regarding adversary proceedings, avoidance claims, and further Rule 2004 discovery (1.4),
regarding org charts and correspond with NPM
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A107 450.00 1.50 675.00 Correspond with J. Anthony (Seacoast) regarding further pursuit of compliance with subpoena (0.2), correspond with M. Guarino (Metropolitan Commercial Bank) regarding further pursuit of compliance with subpoena (0.2), confer and
Metropolitan Commercial Bank discovery (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton and D. Barron about
meet-and-confer with R. Heinemeyer (0.3), meet-and-confer with R. Heinemeyer and E.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review revised 7th Rule 2004 motion and RFPs for bank subpoenas (0.4), correspond with K. Ahumada regarding 7th Rule 2004 motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 450.00 1.20 540.00 Prepare for and attendance at project planning
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 0.30 97.50 Review/analyze charts reflecting key entities and individuals, their relationships, and relevant
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail to counsel for DBS Bank regarding status of document
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Correspond with P. Linsey regrding research on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 2.60 845.00 Review and analyze caselaw on fraudulent
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
P B120 A104 325.00 2.30 747.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Continued review and analysis of caselaw on fraudulent conveyances in ponzi/fraud schemes Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A107 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with E. Sutton regarding 7th Rule 2004 motion (0.1), attention to 7th Rule 2004 motion subpoenas (0.4), correspond with J. Ballerini, A. Lubin, E. Sutton regarding Webster service (0.2), correspond with J. Zarick (Webster) regarding Rule 2004 subpoena following Rule 45 subpoena (0.2), correspond with A. Ghekas (Seacoast
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 2.20 990.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Casper Firm 9019 motion (0.2), review and finalize Casper Firm 9019 motion and motion to limit service and attention to filing same (0.8), review and analyze production from Seacoast National Bank (0.8), correspond with D. Barron regarding key findings from Seacoast National Bank production (0.3), correspond with ULX regarding Seacoast
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 1.00 450.00 Review/analyze Motion to Withdraw Reference
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 0.80 360.00 Review and analyze debtor's reply to debtor's opposition to debtor's (criminal court) motion to
response to government regarding the Mahwah
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A107 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (other outside counsel) e-mail to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Confer with D. Barron regarding Seacoast and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.60 105.00 Confer regarding 2004 subpoena tracker with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 0.90 292.50 Revise exhibit descriptions in affidavit in support
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.40 70.00 Prepare 6 subpoenas for 7th Rule 2004 Exam Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
315.00 Research regarding service under FRCP 45 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Create 2004 subpoena tracker and populate with 6th and 7th supplemental information to review
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A105 450.00 1.20 540.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Correspond with K. Ahumada regarding 7th Rule 2004 motion (0.2), review subpoena/exhibit package from K. Ahumada for 7th Rule 2004 motion (0.2), confer with K. Ahumada regarding
discovery tracker (0.6), correspond with P. Parizek and D. Barron regarding G Club bank statements
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Prepare for conference with trustee regarding NPM litigation projects and avoidance analysis (0.7), confer with D. Skalka regarding trustee conference (0.3), confer with trustee and D. Skalka regarding NPM litigation projects and avoidance analysis (0.4), attend litigation meeting with W. Farmer and PH litigation team (0.5) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Telephone conference with Attorney Linsey regarding staffing issues on avoidance analysis
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 1.10 550.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Telephone attorney Linsey in advance of client call regarding United Lex and Kroll information (.3); attend conference call with client and
analysis and Rule 2004 discovery and adversary
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 7.20 3,240.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise Objection to Motion to Withdraw
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 325.00 3.80 1,235.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Research regarding service of subpoenas on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 175.00 2.20 385.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to service regarding 7th Supplemental
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 1.70 765.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding 2004 subpoena (0.1), correspond with K. Ahumada regarding draft 2004 discovery tracker and review tracker (0.2), revise and finalize 7th Rule 2004 motion and attention to filing same (0.6), correspond with E. Sutton
regarding service of 7th Rule 2004 motion (0.2), correspond with P. Parizek regarding further HCHK production (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding 7th Rule 2004 motion and 8th Rule
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Y. Zhang subpoena compliance (0.2), correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding S. Barnett request
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A103 450.00 3.00 1,350.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Draft/revise Objection to Motion to Withdraw Reference (2.8); t/c Attorney Linsey and Attorney
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A107 450.00 1.00 450.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with E. Sutton regarding Casper 9019 motion (0.2), draft certificate of service
notice pursuant to order limiting notice and attention to filing same (0.3), confer with E. Sutton regarding 8th rule 2004 motion and correspond with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), draft certificate of service for 7th Rule 2004 exam and correspond with E. Sutton regarding same
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 0.50 225.00 Draft/revise Objection to Motion to Withdraw
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A107 450.00 0.70 315.00 Finalize COS regarding 7th Rule 2004 motion, attention to filing same (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton regarding 8th Rule 2004 motion (0.2),
regarding subpoenas for same (0.1), confer with trustee regarding East West Bank subpoena
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Meet with Attorney Linsey regarding status of bank discovery , Kroll analysis and review of bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding review of bank discovery and status of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Review draft July and August operating reports and draft memorandum to client and attorney
P B120 A107 450.00 2.00 900.00 Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft and trustee
production (0.2), attention to court orders moving hearings to remote basis and confer with trustee and A. Smith regarding same (0.2),
subpoena/discovery dispute (0.2), confer with L. Fried regarding UBS discovery dispute (0.4), correspond with court clerk and with trustee and PH counsel regarding remote hearing (0.2), confer with D. Skalka and K. Mitchell regarding Rule 2004 investigation/open subpoenas/and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A109 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Correspond and confer with L. Fried regarding
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery agreement regarding same (0.2), correspond and confer with trustee regarding UBS agreement (0.1), prepare for hearing on UBS motion to compel and Taurus and Golden Spring pretrial conferences (0.6), confer with A. Luft regarding Golden Spring pretrial (0.1), attend remote hearing (1.3), correspond with trustee and PH team regarding workflow (0.2), attention to inquiry from G&S Security and correspond with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Attend relativity training session with United Lex
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 325.00 0.40 130.00 Communicate (other external) e-mails to/from E.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 450.00 0.40 180.00 Correspond and confer with D. Skalka regarding litigation projects between October 18-30 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A102 400.00 1.00 400.00 Review and analyze loan agreements re airplane
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 E-mail to team re multiple loan agmts Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 450.00 0.80 360.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Skalka
banks-related discovery, and review e-mail communications from Paul Hastings regarding the same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 2.10 945.00 Review/analyze Relativity banks-related discovery production to date in connection with KYC and related documentation. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 2.00 900.00 Review/analyze new targets for bank-related production and communications regarding the same, and begin formulating plan for review of documents already received. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Telephone attorney Luft regarding telephone records issue(.3); draft memorandum to attorney Luft and client regarding additional review of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Luft and client regarding additional bank discovery and new rule
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Mitchell
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
P B120 A104 450.00 0.80 360.00 Review/analyze list of additional 2004 targets and rationale therefor. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 0.30 135.00 Draft/revise and review correspondence
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 0.70 315.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 450.00 1.20 540.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) with United Lex regarding user permissions in Relativity. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise Objection to Motion to Withdraw Reference Mei Guo Adv Proc. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and revise draft rule 2004 application and draft memorandum to attorney Mitchell with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) regarding Bank document
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
upcoming project concerning bank production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Review/analyze Bank of America document production in response to 2004 subpoena for compliance-related documents. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attend court hearing on HCHK discovery dispute
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 325.00 0.50 162.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with D. Carnelli, N. Kinsella, K. Mitchell regarding bank discovery review (.4); follow-up with S. Smeriglio regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 0.70 315.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze draft 2004 motion (8th omnibus)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 450.00 2.10 945.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorneys Mitchell, Attorney Kinsella, Attorney Astone, and United Lex regarding new project for banks-related discovery. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail
regarding review of bank production for internal
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 2.40 780.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review Capital One document production in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 450.00 1.80 810.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Mitchell,
Attorney Kinsella on numerous issues regarding project review and analysis of compliance-related
subpoenas. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 0.80 260.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review the First Bank of Greenwich document production in response to 2004 subpoena for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise Notice of related proceedings (.6); telephone conferences with K. Mitchell regarding related matters (.2); research related matters (.5); review and revise Objection (.4); review and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 450.00 0.30 135.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 0.90 405.00 Draft/revise Notice of Related Proceedings Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 3.30 1,072.50 Review Dime Community Bank document production in response to 2004 subpoena for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 175.00 0.70 122.50 Assist Terry Dembowski-Jones in serving and filing Fee Application and Certificate of Service Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 0.50 162.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
correspondence with D. Carnelli, K. Mitchell, A. Holland regarding review of bank production for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence with D. Carnelli, K. Mitchell regarding review of bank production for internal compliance-related
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
review of bank discovery regarding compliance matters and next steps in process (.3); telephone attorney Carnelli regarding 10/24 document
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Draft memorandum to A. Lomas at Kroll regarding rule 2004 application process(.2); review and revise draft rule 2004 application and
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery draft memorandum to attorney Mitchell with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 2.30 747.50 Review Dime Community Bank document production in response to 2004 subpoena for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 1.50 487.50 Review Royal Business Bank document production in response to 2004 subpoena for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 0.70 227.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
production in response to 2004 subpoena for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 400.00 0.60 240.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Research ability to subpoena carriers, confer with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 1.90 617.50 Review TD Bank document production in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 400.00 0.50 200.00 Con't research on ability to subpoena phone
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 0.60 195.00 Review Open Bank document production in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) with Attorney Yanulis from Morgan Stanley regarding 2004 subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.50 200.00 con't review HSBC document production from
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 1.40 630.00 Review/analyze Barclays Bank subpoenaed documents (.5); review Rule 2004 Subpoena (.2);
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 0.90 292.50 Review the First Bank of Puerto Rico document production in response to 2004 subpoena for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 1.00 325.00 Review the Bank of Princeton documents in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with S. Smeriglio, K. Mitchell regarding bank production review for Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 11 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 24 of 62
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
325.00 0.30 97.50 internal compliance-related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Review/analyze M&T Bank document production in response to 2004 subpoena for internal
325.00 2.30 747.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
production in response to 2004 subpoena for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 0.60 195.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze First Republic Bank document production in response to 2004 subpoena for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 0.80 260.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze Citi Bank document production in response to 2004 subpoena for internal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 0.40 130.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
production in response to 2004 subpoena for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 0.50 162.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze Silvergate document production in response to 2004 subpoena for internal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 0.40 130.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) e-mail correspondence with D. Carnelli, D. Skalka, K. Mitchell, S. Smeriglio regarding Wings Insurance Agency, Inc.'s response to subpoena, Jetlaw's proposed
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze records produced by IDB and Santander for compliance-related documentation in Relativity. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.30 135.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Mitchell regarding Verizon records. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 2.00 650.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
subpoena for compliance related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 3.60 1,170.00 Review/analyze Mercantile document production in response to 2004 subpoena for internal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 0.40 130.00 Communicate (other external) e-mail correspondence with D. Carnelli, S. Phan, A. Holland regarding review of bank production for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Review/analyze document production (3.2); Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 12 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 25 of 62
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery telephone conference with P. Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 2.00 650.00 Review production from Mercantile for internal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 400.00 0.10 40.00 Further revisions to 8th supp motion for 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 400.00 0.60 240.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Revise 8th supplemental motion and subpoenas Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 1.40 455.00 Review First Bank of Puerto Rico documents related to bank compliance related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 3.10 1,007.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review UBS Bank documents related to bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor call with P. Linsey re new 2004 motions, chart of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 400.00 1.00 400.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Con't Review of UBS production for compliance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.30 120.00 Call w P linsey regarding 2004 productions from
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A106 400.00 0.20 80.00 E-mails w PH regarding capital one production,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding eighth Rule 2004 motion; draft memo to attorney Linsey and Mitchell with revised 2004 motion and subpoena
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 1.50 487.50 Review/analyze Mercantile document production in response to 2004 subpoena for internal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 1.30 585.00 Review and analyze Wings Insurance documents (0.7), correspond with D. Barron and P. Parizek
further analysis (0.3), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding 8th Rule 2004 motion and targets (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A106 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Correspond with trustee, N. Bassett, and A. Luft regarding NPM litigation projects (0.2), prepare for standing NPM litigation projects update call with trustee (0.6), confer with trustee, N. Bassett, A. Luft and D. Carnelli regarding NPM litigation
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Review UBS production documents for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.50 162.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with K. Mitchell regarding guo 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 0.60 195.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review Mercantile Bank documents in response
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Confer with N. Kinsella regarding guo 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor revise discovery address and subpoena for First
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with S. Phan on issues with batching
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) with S. Smeriglio
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from D. Carnelli regarding status of Mercantile document
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 3.10 1,395.00 Confer with E. Sutton regarding 8th and 9th Rule 2004 examinations (0.4), confer with K. Ahumada and attention to final subpoenas for service under 7th Rule 2004 exam (0.3), review 8th Rule 2004 motion and subpoenas and attention to required revisions (0.3), correspond and confer with K. Mitchell regarding revisions to 8th Rule 2004 motion and subpoenas (0.4), review and analyze supplemental list of Rule 2004 discovery targets from E. Sutton and correspond with K. Mitchell regarding same (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding amended subpoena to TD Bank (0.1), draft amended TD Bank subpoena/RFP (0.4), correspond with P. Parizek and A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding same (0.2), memorandum to E. Cohan regarding service of amended TD Bank subpoena (0.2), correspond with E. Lacombe (TD
compliance with same (0.3), correspond with P. Parizek regarding issuance of subpoena (0.1), correspond with E. Lacombe in response to TD
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 162.00 63,860.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B130 A104 325.00 1.60 520.00 Collect, review and analyze exhibits to affidavit in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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A107 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) regarding sale of personalty at Sherry netherland telephone conference with A. Bongartz (.2); telephone conference with PHC1 (.2) prepare and review correspondence regarding auction sale (.3)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B130 Billable 2.70 1,015.00 Asset Disposition Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications
A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Confer with A. Bongartz regarding accountant retention app (0.1), correspond with D. Skalka
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Meeting with attorney Linsey regarding fee application (.3); draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella regarding revisions to status of fee application and fee statements and fee order (.5) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 450.00 0.90 405.00 Confer with A. Bongartz regarding Kroll fee apps and accountant retention (0.2), correspond with Kroll regarding Kroll fee apps (0.2), confer with E. Esses and G. Brunswick (Kroll) regarding fee apps (0.3), correspond with A. Bongartz regarding same (0.1), confer with D. Skalka regarding NPM
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 3.70 1,665.00 Draft/revise third interim application NPM Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 1.00 500.00 Review and revise fee application(.8) ; draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Confer with D. Skalka regarding NPM interim fee app (0.1), confer with A. Bongartz regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 1.60 720.00 Draft/revise fee application, third interim NPM
Attorney Skalka regarding expenses (.2); review and prepare correspondence T. Jones regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Review revised draft fee application and draft
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with D. Skalka regarding new attorneys and regarding holdback amounts for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 3.60 1,620.00 Work on third interim fee application (drafting
Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications including all adversary proceedings) (2.8), revise third interim fee application (0.5), correspond with D. Skalka and N. Kinsella regarding third interim fee application (0.2), correspond with D.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 1.90 950.00 Review , revise and finalize fee application( 1.6); draft memorandum to attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 1.30 650.00 Review and revise fee application (1.0); draft memorandum to T. Jones and attorney Linsey regarding comments and status of application
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 4.00 1,800.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
applications (0.2), review PH third interim fee application for use in NPM's fee app (0.3), correspond and confer with D. Skalka regarding NPM fee application (0.3), confer with I. Goldman regarding fee applications and schedule (0.1),
regarding PH fee application and Epiq and Harneys fee apps (0.2), correspond with A. Bongartz regarding NPM fee application and
application (1.2), review/finalize Epiq fee application and attention to filing same (0.3), review/finalize Harneys fee application and attention to filing same (0.3), review/finalize motion to limit notice re: PH fee application and attention to filing same (0.3), confer with A. Bongartz regarding notice/service matters (0.1) finalize NPM fee application and attention to filing same (0.3), review Committee counsel's fee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Review/analyze e-mail from PL re time codes Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Attend conference call with attorney Bongartz and Kinsella regarding retention application for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Review time entries for September fee statement Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A104 450.00 1.50 675.00 Confer with H. Claiborn regarding interim
applications (0.2), correspond and confer with A.
procedures and interim fee applications (0.2), confer with H. Claiborn regarding potential extension of interim fee applications/review
regarding same (0.1), confer with A. Bongartz regarding retention application for accountant
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Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 6.20 2,790.00 Draft/revise retention application Eisner Amper Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A107 450.00 0.10 45.00 Correspond with E. Esses regarding Kroll monthly
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A108 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (other external) regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 2.00 1,000.00 Review and revise and finalize fee statement for September, 2023 (1.8); draft memorandum to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A103 450.00 3.70 1,665.00 Draft/revise application to retain Eisner Amper as tax advisors(2.7); telephone conferences with A. Bongartz (.3); review correspondence from Eisner Amper (.3); review revised Engagement letter (.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Communicate (other outside counsel) regarding filing Eisner Amper employment application Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Telephone attorney Kinsella regarding auctioneer application for apartment and local rules and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond and confer with A. Bongartz and N. Kinsella about potential application to employ auctioneer (0.3), memorandum to NPM counsel about billing practices for October time (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B160 Billable 36.10 16,690.00 Fee/Employment Applications
B180 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with R. Flynn, P. Fay, S. Smeriglio, L. Astone regarding Oct. 5 meeting with Kroll
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding Kroll meeting regarding preference
questions (0.3), correspond further with L. Astone
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Correspond with P. Linsey regarding reserach
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A107 450.00 0.30 135.00 Correspond with P. Parizek regarding avoidance claim analysis meeting (0.2), confer with E. Sutton
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B180 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) telephone call with Attorney Linsey regarding avoidance actions
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A108 325.00 1.10 357.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Conference with P. Parizek and Kroll team and P. Linsey, N. Kinsella, P. Fay regarding avoidance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A107 450.00 4.00 1,800.00 Attend ULX document review orientation meeting with W. Clark, N. Kinsella, S. Smeriglio, P. Fay (0.7), prepare for meeting with Kroll team (0.5), conference with P. Parizek and Kroll team and N. Kinsella, L. Astone, P. Fay regarding avoidance claim analysis (1.1), correspond with P. Parizek regarding further bank records needed via Rule 2004 discovery (0.2), review and analyze schedule of bank accounts (0.3), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding next banks 2004
regarding next banks Rule 2004 motion and subpoena matters (0.2), correspond with D. Barron regarding avoidance actions analysis and alter ego issues (0.2), confer with L. Astone regarding preference/alter ego memo (0.3), confer with D. Barron regarding alter-ego
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A104 325.00 3.60 1,170.00 Review/analyze case law and journal article provided by PH for purposes of drafting research
fraudulent/preferential transfers made via alter egos (2.1); research background on alter ego in the context of bankruptcy proceedings (.5);
fraudulent/preferential transfers in the context of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A102 450.00 1.60 720.00 Confer with trustee regarding fraudulent transfer analysis (0.1), research regarding fraudulent transfer analysis (1.2), correspond with trustee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A111 500.00 1.20 600.00 Attend meeting with attorneys Linsey, Flynn, Fay, Kinsella, Smeriglio and Astone regarding plans for avoidance action review , bank discovery review , Kroll analysis , alter ego issues, Rule 2004 discovery update and status of adversary
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A102 450.00 1.20 540.00 Correspond with trustee regarding fraudulent transfer case law regarding intent (0.2),
regarding fraudulent transfer research project (0.4), review and analyze cases and analysis from
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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450.00 6.70 3,015.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
reference (2.4); begin drafting factual section to Objection to motion to withdraw reference (4.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 1.30 585.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with D. Barron and P. Parizek regarding Kroll transfers analysis and discuss further
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 1.40 455.00 Research fraudulent/preferential transfers in the context of bankruptcy proceedings; research
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 0.80 260.00 Draft/revise outline for research memorandum (.5); draft research memorandum regarding avoidance of fraudulent/preferential transfers
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 1.20 390.00 Draft research memorandum regarding avoidance of fraudulent/preferential transfers
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.40 180.00 Correspond with L. Astone regarding alter ego memo (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.60 240.00 confer with D. Skalka and P Linsey regarding Rule
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 0.50 162.50 Draft/revise research memorandum regarding avoidance of fraudulent/preferential transfers
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.80 320.00 Telephone conference with with P. Linsey re airplane discovery review, motion to withdraw
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 Telephone conference with P. Linsey re consent to share confidential documents w/ UST, PAX,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 e-mails to Cap One and Bento regarding consent to share information with OCC, PAX, and UST Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 Draft/revise Notice of related proceedings for M.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.70 280.00 Draft Motions for 2004 exams and proposed
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.10 40.00 rec'v, rev'd and responded to e-mail from Bento Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 19 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 32 of 62
400.00 0.10 40.00 counsel re disclosure to UST, OCC, PAX Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
rec'v, rev'd, and respond to e-mail from Cap One counsel re disclosure of docs to UST, OCC, and
400.00 0.70 280.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Draft/revise Notice of Related Parties, sent to P.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
E-mail with P. Linsey and Counsel for Bento re
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 1.70 552.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise research memorandum regarding avoidance of fraudulent/preferential transfers
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 0.70 227.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Research avoidance actions for purposes of
avoidance of fraudulent/preferential transfers
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.10 40.00 Rec'v and Rev'd e-mails between P. Linsey, PH review First Bank of Greenwich, responded to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Review/analyze updated appeals tracking chart Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (with client) - e-mail to JK review Capital One subpoena progress, updated tickler
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.10 40.00 Rec'v and rev'd e-mail from D. Skalka re court granting 8th omnibus motion for 2004 exams,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.50 200.00 Rev'd comments from D. Skalka on Supp Motion, revised motion for 8th supp motion for 2004,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 attention to e-mails from Relativity on coding, and review of e-mails re bank activity, flagged
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 1.50 487.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise research memorandum regarding avoidance of fraudulent/preferential transfers
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.40 160.00 Mtg with team on bank records analysis Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 reviewed e-mail from D. Carnelli regarding meeting for new project, reviewed attached Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 20 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 33 of 62
Phase ID B180 Avoidance Action Analysis report review bank compliance Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Reviewed e-mails regarding parameters used for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 400.00 0.50 200.00 Communicate (in firm) regarding search terms/objectives and strategy for bank proj. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 1.50 600.00 Review production documents for HSBC
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor e-mails regarding findings in relativity search and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 400.00 0.80 320.00 Revise 8th Supp Omnibus motion for 2004 exam,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 400.00 2.10 840.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft subpoenas for 8 banks for filing with 8th supp motion for 2004 exams and attention to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 0.70 280.00 Review relativity for Kasner connections to assets Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 rev'd e-mail from D. Carnelli re: Wings insurance agency response to subp. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A102 400.00 1.50 600.00 Con't research into ability to subpoena Verizon
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A102 400.00 0.30 120.00 finish research, followed up with correspondence with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli re information on steps to subpoena records related to Krasner. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
related to bank compliance related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 1.10 440.00 Review UBS 2004 production documents for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 1.10 440.00 Con't review UBS 2004 subpoena production for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Rec'v e-mail from P Linsey with Axos production of 2004 documents, saved and fwd to UnitedLex for upload. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding status of Kroll document review and need for template Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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B180 A105 450.00 1.30 585.00 Confer with D. Skalka regarding avoidance claims preparation and additional NPM litigation projects and status (0.8), correspond with D.
claims/alter-ego issues (0.2), correspond with P. Parizek regarding Kroll analysis for avoidance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A108 400.00 1.10 440.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor conference call w Kroll review avoidance actions
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A103 325.00 1.30 422.50 Draft/revise research memorandum regarding avoidance of fraudulent/preferential transfers
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A108 450.00 2.20 990.00 Confer with K. Mitchell and D. Skalka in preparation for call with Kroll regarding avoidance analysis (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding Kroll analysis in preparation for call (0.3), confer with P. Parizek and A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding further banks discovery Kroll needs and Kroll's avoidance analysis (1.1), confer with D. Barron regarding next steps for Kroll analysis (0.1), correspond and confer with D. Skalka regarding memorandum regarding avoidance claim pleading issues (0.2), confer with K. Mitchell regarding memo on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B180 Billable 52.40 21,027.50 Avoidance Action Analysis
Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005
L602 A104 450.00 2.10 945.00 Correspond with J. Zarick regarding Webster Bank subpoena production (0.2), review and analyze production of Webster Bank records (1.5), correspond with ULX regarding uploading
correspond with N. Bassett, D. Barron, A. Luft and trustee regarding Webster production update
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A103 450.00 1.00 450.00 Correspond with J. Kosciewicz and D. Barron
correspond with W. Farmer regarding motion for summary judgment (0.1), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding stipulation to extend summary judgment deadline (0.3), review and finalize stipulation and attention to filing
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Attention to response from C. Major regarding confidentiality designations and correspond with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A104 450.00 1.40 630.00 Review motion for summary judgment (1.3), correspond with PHC1 regarding motion for
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Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 summary judgment (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 1.30 585.00 Correspond with D. Barron and J. Kosciewicz regarding declarations for use of bank records (0.2), review and revise declarations for First Bank of Greenwich/The Bank of Princeton/Capital One Bank/Bento and review corresponding exhibits (0.5), correspond with A. Ostrowitz regarding The Bank of Princeton declaration (0.2), correspond with B. Curcio regarding First Bank of Greenwich declaration (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and
declarations and regarding next steps (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 1.10 495.00 Correspond with H. Kang (Capital One) and K. Ahumada regarding declaration/bank production for use in adversary proceeding (0.3), correspond
declaration/bank production for use in adversary proceeding (0.3), correspond with D. Barron and J. Kosciewicz regarding declarations (0.1), correspond and confer with PHC1 regarding supplemental motion to seal (0.2), review supplemental motion to seal and correspond with PHC1 and J. Kosciewicz regarding comments
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Correspond with R. Flynn regarding motion for default judgment (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding motion for default judgment (0.2), revise and work on default
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 1.20 540.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with H. Kang (Capital One) regarding document declaration and correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (0.2), correspond
declaration and potential deposition (0.2), correspond with B. Velez (Bento) regarding document declaration and potential deposition (0.2), correspond with A. Ostrowitz regarding document declaration and potential deposition (0.2), correspond with B. Curcio (First Bank of Greenwich) regarding document declaration and potential deposition (0.2), correspond with J. Kosciewicz and K. Mitchell regarding outstanding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Correspond and confer with K. He regarding Capital One production/declaration (0.3), confer with E. Sutton regarding Capital One request
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 0.90 405.00 Attention to declaration from First Bank of Greenwich and correspond with J. Kosciewicz regarding same (0.2), correspond with PHC1 regarding Capital One and Bento production (0.2), correspond and confer with K. Mitchell regarding requests to Capital One and Bento
Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 regarding use of documents (0.3), attention to Bento declaration and correspond with J.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Attend court status conference regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L602 Billable 13.00 5,885.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012
A103 450.00 0.80 360.00 Confer and correspond with W. Farmer regarding appellee designations in interpleader appeal (0.2), review and finalize appellee record designation and notice of filing same and attention to filing in bankruptcy court and in district court (0.5), correspond with W. Farmer
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L603 Billable 0.80 360.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Phase ID L604 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002
A103 450.00 1.00 450.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding adjournment of pretrial conference (0.2),
regarding adjournment of pretrial conference (0.2), draft motion to adjourn pretrial conference and correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.4), finalize motion to adjourn pretrial conference and attention to filing same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L604 Billable 1.00 450.00 Sherry Netherland A.P. # 23-5002
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Review and analyze plan for first-level document review and ULX orientation (0.3), correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding outstanding UBS discovery (0.1), correspond with R. Flynn and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 2.10 945.00 Correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding ULX document review memorandum (0.2), review
Land A.P. (0.4), correspond with P. Fay and R. Flynn regarding ULX doc review memorandum (0.2), confer with P. Fay regarding ULX doc review
regarding BVI shell companies (0.3), correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.1), correspond
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 4.00 1,800.00 Correspond with S. Smeriglio regarding affidavit in support of injunction motion (0.2), confer with Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 24 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 37 of 62
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 S. Smeriglio regarding affidavit in support of injunction motion (0.3), review N. Bassett revisions and further revise injunction motion (3.3), correspond with S. Smeriglio and P. Fay regarding revised injunction motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Prepare memorandum for document reviewers
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 4.20 1,890.00 Correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton
document and open items for injunction motion (0.2), attention to correspondence with ULX
protocols (0.2), confer with J. Moriarty regarding search terms (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett
document review project (0.2), confer with W. Farmer regarding document review project and discovery issues (0.2), revise document review memorandum to ULX for defendant's RFPs (2.8), correspond with D. Barron regarding open issues for injunction motion (0.2), correspond with W. Farmer and P. Fay regarding ULX doc review
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 6.10 2,745.00 Prepare memorandum regarding Mei Guo
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Confer with W. Farmer regarding ULX document review orientation (0.1), correspond with W.
orientation and review further revised doc review memorandum (0.4), confer with ULX document reviewers (0.7), correspond and confer with S. Smeriglio regarding affidavit in support of injunction motion (0.3), review and analyze defendant's motion to withdraw reference (0.8), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding motion to withdraw reference and attention to relevant pleadings from Greenwich Land A.P. (0.3), correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding opposition to motion to withdraw
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.70 315.00 Attend Relativity training Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.30 135.00 Conference with Attorney Smeriglio regarding affidavit in support of motion for preliminary
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 1.10 495.00 Conference with Kroll team regarding avoidance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.70 315.00 Attend ULX document review orientation meeting with W. Clark, N. Kinsella, S. Smeriglio, P.
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.10 495.00 Memorandum to N. Kinsella and D. Carnelli regarding opposition to motion to withdraw reference (0.3), review and analyze proposed search terms from M. Wernick and compare to trustee's searches (0.5), memorandum to N. Bassett and W. Farmer with advice regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 325.00 1.40 455.00 Attend conference with P. Linsey, D. Skakla, N. Kinsella, P. Fay, and S. Smeriglio regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 325.00 3.00 975.00 Collect, review and analyze exhibits to affidavit in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A109 450.00 1.40 630.00 Attend project planning meeting with P. Linsey, D. Skalka, L. Antone, S. Smeriglio, N.Kinsella Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 6.60 2,970.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding
subpoena service on foreign entities (0.2), review
regarding ACASS production (0.2), confer with A. Luft regarding discovery (0.5), correspond and confer with PHC1 regarding debtor videos with aircraft (0.2), review and analyze debtor videos with aircraft and memorandum regarding same (0.8), correspond with P. Fay regarding subpoena RFPs (0.2), memorandum to P. Fay regarding Mei
depositions (0.7), correspond with PHC1 and ULX regarding debtor and airplane videos (0.2),
questions log (0.2), revise preliminary injunction
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.40 630.00 Review complaint and prepare requests for production directed to Whitecroft and Anton Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding deposition
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 3.60 1,620.00 Review/analyze docket, briefing, controlling statutes, and e-mail communications concerning defendant's motion to withdraw the reference in conjunction with review and preparation of draft objection to defendant's motion to withdraw the reference. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 6.10 2,745.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding opposition
correspond with N. Kinsella and D. Carnelli
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 regarding opposition to motion to withdraw the reference (0.2), attention to Greenwich Land filings and correspond further with N. Kinsella and D. Carnelli regarding opposition to motion to withdraw the reference (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding corporate transfer documents for preliminary injunction motion (0.3), confer and correspond with E. Sutton regarding preliminary injunction exhibits
regarding Bento transfers (0.2), confer and correspond with W. Farmer and J. Kosciewicz regarding fifth amendment analysis (0.2), research regarding fifth amendment issues (0.6), draft/revise preliminary injunction brief (3.2), revise injunction motion and order (0.3), revise affidavit in support of preliminary injunction
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 1.10 495.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Skalka regarding depositions and defendant's motion to withdraw reference. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.30 585.00 Review/analyze draft requests for production for Han Chunguang subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Conference with Pat Linsey regarding subpoena
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Prepare subpoena duces tecum with requests for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A107 450.00 2.60 1,170.00 Confer with P. Fay regarding third-party subpoenas and defendant depo notice (0.2), correspond with S. Smeriglio regarding affidavit to preliminary injunction motion and further revisions to injunction motion (0.2), confer with S. Smeriglio regarding research on service of third-party subpoenas to foreign defendants (0.2), confer with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding third-party depos and Mei Guo depo (0.9), confer with W. Farmer regarding document review project (0.4), correspond with P. Fay and D. Carnelli regarding subpoenas (0.2), review draft Han Chunguang RFP and correspond with P. Fay regarding same (0.3), correspond with E.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 2.90 1,305.00 Review and analyze defendant's proposed search terms re: overlap with trustee's terms and draft memorandum regarding same to N. Bassett and W. Farmer (0.8), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding response to defendant's proposed search terms and proposed response to defendant (0.4), draft lengthy correspondence to defendant's/debtor's counsel regarding search terms dispute and privilege issues in discovery Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 27 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 40 of 62
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 (1.3), correspond with S. Phan and W. Farmer
correspond with S. Smeriglio and L. Astone
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Conference call with attorneys Linsey and Carnelli regarding discovery issues, subpoena service issues, opposition to withdrawal of reference and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (in firm) with P. Linsey, S. Smeriglio regarding document review for purposes of responding to defendant's discovery requests Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A104 450.00 1.30 585.00 Review/analyze document requests for HC subpoena and cross-reference with appropriate
complaint. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A105 325.00 0.50 162.50 Confer with Attorney Carnelli regarding service of subpoena against a foreign corporation Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A101 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Plan and prepare for deposition of Han Chunguang as noticed for 10/17/2023 pursuant to subpoena, specifically by reviewing complaint exhibits and preparing draft outline of deposition questions. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A108 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (other external) with Attorney Moriarty (Z&Z) and Attorney Linsey regarding deposition and discovery issues. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 1.20 540.00 Prepare Subpoena duces tecum and ad
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 2.90 1,305.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare notices of deposition and subpoenas
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A107 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Review and analyze A. Romney response regarding privilege and correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding H. Chunguang subpoena (0.1),
depositions (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett and E. Sutton regarding motion to withdraw the reference (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett
proceeding and notice of related matter (0.2), revise RFPs for Han Chunguang subpoena (0.6), correspond with P. Fay regarding same (0.3), correspond and confer with E. Cohan regarding
correspond with K. Ahumada regarding H. Chunguang subpoena (0.1), correspond with E. Sutton, PHC1 and D. Barron regarding service of
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Correspond with S. Smeriglio and D. Carnelli
Development and Whitecroft (0.2), review and analyze analysis from S. Smeriglio and review cases (0.6), correspond further with S. Smeriglio regarding same (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding service of H. Chunguang (0.2), confer and correspond with S. Phan regarding second level doc review project (0.4), correspond with S. Smeriglio, L. Astone, P. Fay, D. Carnelli regarding second level doc review project (0.2), correspond with P. Fay and K. Ahumada regarding further revisions to H. Chunguang subpoena (0.3), draft notice of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A107 450.00 2.90 1,305.00 Correspond with A. Romney regarding production subject to privilege claims (0.3), correspond further with A. Romney regarding same (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding dispute over privilege issue (0.2), analyze privilege issues (0.3), correspond with J. Moriarty regarding dispute over privilege matters (0.2), meet and confer with J. Moriarty regarding dispute over privilege matters (0.5), correspond and meet and confer further with J. Moriarty regarding dispute over privilege matters and potential stipulation (0.4), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer with update regarding J. Moriarty conferences and regarding next steps (0.3), confer with N. Bassett regarding privilege dispute and preliminary injunction (0.2), correspond with N. Kinsella
withdraw the reference and issues addressed in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 3.30 1,485.00 Revise RFPs to Anton Development subpoena (0.9), revise 30(b)(6) designations regarding
Whitecroft subpoena (0.9), revise 30(b)(6)
correspond with A. Romney, J. Moriarty, L. Vartan, M. Wernick regarding depositions and third-party subpoenas (0.3), correspond with P. Fay regarding revisions to RFPs and designations (0.2), correspond with E. Cohan regarding service of H. Chunguang subpoena (0.2), correspond with K. Ahumada regarding finalizing subpoenas
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 325.00 0.30 97.50 Correspond with P. Linsey, S. Phan regarding Relativity training for second-level document
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A104 450.00 1.20 540.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
regarding service of foreign corporations within the United States. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.30 585.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
document requests, and 30(b)(6) notices for Anton Development and Whitecroft. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 5.20 2,340.00 Revise and supplement Whitecroft RFPs (0.8), revise and supplement Anton Development RFPs (0.6), work on 30(b)(6) designations (0.9), draft deposition notices for corporate deponents and defendant (0.5), correspond with L. Vartan J. Moriarty and A. Romney regarding subpoenas and depositions (0.4), correspond with J. Moriarty regarding privilege issue (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), research regarding privilege/waiver dispute (1.2), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), correspond with C. Major regarding H.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Revise draft motion to withdraw reference (1.3), correspond with N. Kinsella regarding same (0.3), confer with A. Romney regarding discovery
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 1.10 495.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey regarding depositions, discovery deadline, and outstanding discovery issues (0.9); telephone call with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Moriarty
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.80 360.00 Communicate (other external) with Relativity staff regarding documents responsive to defendant's RFPs. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.80 360.00 Review/analyze and begin revisions to most up-to-date draft of objection to defendant's motion to withdraw the reference. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey,
Attorney Fay regarding second-level document review. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 325.00 1.40 455.00 Review of documents produced by UBS and Williams & Connolly regarding defendant's
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 325.00 1.00 325.00 Review documents produced by ACASS
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
450.00 1.40 630.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze review memorandum and batch assignments for second-level document review project. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.80 360.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Relativity review of documents for production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 1.00 450.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding discovery
correspondence regarding privilege/waiver dispute and N. Bassett response (0.2), telephone call with D. Carnelli and J. Moriarty regarding depositions on Oct. 18 (0.2), correspond with J. Moriarty regarding privilege/waiver discovery dispute (0.2), correspond with D. Carnelli
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 1.20 540.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
comments and analysis regarding opposition to motion to withdraw reference (0.4), correspond further with N. Kinsella regarding motion to withdraw the reference analysis (0.3), confer with D. Carnelli regarding opposition to motion to withdraw the reference (0.3), confer with D. Barron and N. Kinsella regarding opposition to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 2.90 1,305.00 Second level document review meeting with ULX and NPM document review team (0.8), confer with D. Carnelli regarding depositions, discovery deadline, and outstanding discovery issues (0.9), confer with D. Carnelli regarding discovery disputes and document review and strategize regarding third-party discovery (1.1), correspond
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Correspond with PHC1 and W. Farmer regarding aircraft vendor-related payments (0.3), review and analyze bank records regarding aircraft
regarding aircraft vendors as potential witnesses (0.5), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding aircraft vendor subpoenas (Jetlaw, Wings Insurance, etc.) (0.2), conduct searches regarding aircraft vendor payments and review responsive documents (1.3), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding vendor subpoenas (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 1.40 455.00 Communicate (in firm) with P. Linsey, D. Carnelli, S. Smeriglio, and P. Fay regarding second-level document review (.7); meet with D. Carnelli, S. Smeriglio regarding same (.5); e-mails to/from D.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A104 325.00 1.00 325.00 Review/analyze memorandum regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (other external) e-mail from S. Phan regarding second-level document review Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from D. Carnelli regarding second-level document review Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A101 450.00 3.80 1,710.00 Plan and prepare for Mei Guo deposition as noticed on 10/18/2023, including scheduling court reporter, reviewing prior deposition transcript, reviewing complaint/exhibits in adversary proceedings, and draft deposition outline. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.60 720.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze supplemental bank records from LC, related documents, and corporate/business information of Wings Insurance and Jetlaw for subpoenas to Wings Insurance Agency, Inc. and Jetlaw LLC. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.80 810.00 Review/analyze documents for second level review in advance of production, specifically begin second-level review. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A107 450.00 0.80 360.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with E. Sutton and D. Carnelli regarding defendant deposition and mandarin translator (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding defendant deposition and third-party subpoenas and depositions (0.4), correspond with S. Phan (ULX) regarding doc review project and Relativity
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 0.60 270.00 Memorandum to N. Kinsella regarding opposition to motion to withdraw reference and
miscellaneous proceeding (0.4), correspond with N. Kinsella regarding potential motion to seal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 4.10 1,845.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise subpoenas, requests for production, and associated notices for Jetlaw and Wings Insurance, including review of complaint and document requests to Anton Development and
definitions, affiliated entities, and appropriate subject matters for inquiry in 30(b)(6) notice to Jetlaw and definitional sections of document requests to Wings Insurance. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (other external) and review e-mail
Attorney Linsey regarding Mei Guo deposition. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
P L605 A104 325.00 5.80 1,885.00 Review documents produced by UBS, Williams &
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A104 325.00 1.90 617.50 Review documents produced by Hodgson Russ LLP regarding defendnats' documents requests Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A103 450.00 1.90 855.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze correspondence from J.
discovery (0.3), memorandum to N. Bassett, A. Luft, D. Carnelli with discovery update and advice regarding next steps (0.3), correspond with J. Moriarty regarding discovery schedule and defendant's deposition (0.2), review and revise RFPs for Wings Insurance (0.4), review and revise RFPs for Jetlaw (0.5), correspond with D. Carnelli
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A104 450.00 5.10 2,295.00 Confer and correspond with W. Farmer regarding defendant's requested additional search terms (0.2), correspond and confer further with W. Farmer regarding ULX searches and position regarding additional searches (0.2), review and analyze UBS production regarding Head Win Group and aircraft financing and related matters (3.2), confer with D. Barron regarding UBS documents regarding aircraft (0.4), memorandum to N. Bassett, A. Luft, W. Farmer regarding analysis of UBS documents (0.6), correspond with
review/custodians (0.2), attention to N. Bassett response and reply with update regarding further
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A104 325.00 2.40 780.00 Review documents produced by UBS, Williams &
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A101 450.00 2.90 1,305.00 Review/analyze (continued) of first and second batches of documents for second level review. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A104 325.00 7.60 2,470.00 Review documents produced by Hodgson Ross
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A104 450.00 3.30 1,485.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
non-responsive documents. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P L605 A104 450.00 1.50 675.00 Research connection with review/revisions to draft objection to defendant's motion to revoke the reference. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.80 810.00 Review documents for production to defendant Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) telephone conferences
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 325.00 4.70 1,527.50 Review documents produced by UBS, Williams &
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Meet with attorney Linsey regarding status of M. Guo deposition and discovery schedule and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.80 360.00 Confer with D. Skalka regarding deposition/scheduling discovery disputes and strategize regarding next steps (0.6), confer with J. Moriarty regarding discovery disputes (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 3.00 1,350.00 Correspond with P. Parizek and A. Luft regarding Kroll analysis of aircraft financing (0.2), confer with P. Parizek and A. Luft regarding Kroll analysis of aircraft financing (0.6), confer with A. Luft regarding evidentiary/discovery issues in adversary proceeding (0.3), correspond with L. Vartan regarding extension of discovery schedule and Mei Guo deposition (0.2), correspond further with L. Vartan regarding dispute over Mei Guo deposition (0.2), lengthy correspondence with trustee and N. Bassett regarding discovery schedule and Mei Guo deposition dispute (0.8), correspond with L. Vartan pressing trustee's position and regarding motion to compel (0.2), correspond with L. Vartan regarding meet and confer (0.1), update trustee regarding further developments (0.2), correspond with D. Carnelli
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 1.10 495.00 Correspond with N. Kinsella regarding opposition to motion to withdraw the reference (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding Jetlaw subpoena (0.1), confer with P. Fay regarding document review questions (0.2), confer with S. Smeriglio regarding document review questions (0.1), correspond with D. Barron and J. Kuo about
correspond with trustee regarding requested documents (0.2), confer with L. Astone regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Draft/revise subpoenas, notices, and schedules for subpoenas to Wings Insurance Agency and Jetlaw LLC. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 6.10 2,745.00 Complete review/analysis of first and second batches of documents for second level review (3.4); begin review/analysis of third batch of documents for second level review (2.7). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A108 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) with Attorney Lee Vartan, Attorney Linsey, and Attorney Skalka for
deposition. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Skalka and Attorney Linsey regarding division of labor and outstanding tasks for completion in Mei Guo AP through October 31, 2023. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.30 120.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review several e-mails from P. Linsey and Cap One, Bank of Princeton, Bank of Greenwich, US
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor analyze airplane loan agreement, begin outline
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 325.00 1.90 617.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review documents produced by Hodgson Russ LLP regarding defendant's documents requests Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 Conference with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli review
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.30 120.00 begin Draft of motion to compel Guo to appear
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 1.90 760.00 Con't draft motion to compel (.7), review prior pleadings and correspondence between parties re scheduling (.7), finish draft of motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.50 200.00 Review documents related to purchase of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 1.50 600.00 complete in depth analysis of airplane loan agreement (.9), con't summarize and outline of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 2.20 990.00 Review documents for production to defendant Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 325.00 0.60 195.00 Review documents produced by UBS, Williams &
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 1.50 750.00 Conference call with attorneys Linsey and Carnelli regarding status of document production and discovery dispute with M. Guo ( .4); draft
regarding meet and confer with Attorney Vartan and attend meet and confer with attorney Vartan regarding deposition scheduling and document production ( .4); draft memorandum to client Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 35 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 48 of 62
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A108 325.00 1.30 422.50 regarding result of meet and confer(.3); draft memorandum to attorney Mitchell regarding motion to compel and motion to expedite (.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
correspondence with D. Carnelli, P. Fay, S. Phan, P. Linsey regarding second-level document
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Communicate (in firm) e-mails to/from D. Carnelli, S. Smeriglio regarding second-level
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond and confer with K. Mitchell about notice of related proceedings (0.2), prepare for
discovery deposition disputes (0.3), confer with D. Carnelli regarding discovery disputes and third-party discovery (0.5), correspond with J. Kuo regarding notice of related proceedings
Insurance and Jetlaw subpoenas and correspond with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.4), review and analyze document production search results in adversary proceeding (0.6), correspond with ULX (S. Phan) regarding search results (0.2), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 4.40 1,980.00 Review and revise opposition to motion to withdraw the reference (2.2), research regarding opposition to motion to withdraw the reference (1.6), memorandum to N. Kinsella regarding opposition to motion to withdraw the reference
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Skalka
deposition, subpoenas, and motion to expedite for completion by COB. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 1.40 630.00 Draft/revise notices, schedules, and supporting
subpoena, and finalize the same for service. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Complete ULEX second-level review of documents marked responsive in first-level review for production. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 1.90 855.00 Draft/revise most recent draft of objection to defendant's motion to withdraw the reference,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 325.00 4.70 1,527.50 Review ULEX second-level review of documents Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 36 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 49 of 62
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 marked responsive in first level review of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Review e-mails re motion to compel appearance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.40 160.00 revise draft of motion to compel Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.60 240.00 Draft motion to expedite hrg on motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Review e-mail correspondence from P. Linsey regarding appeals tracking chart, attention to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review e-mails from D. Carnelli and E. Cohen
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Review e-mail from P. Linsey re related proceeding notice needed for motion to w/d reference, rev'd attached list of related
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.50 200.00 revise motion to compel attendance at depo and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A102 400.00 0.80 320.00 legal research re motion to compel compliance w
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.60 240.00 attention to airplane loan agreement
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.90 360.00 Review/analyze documents re purchase of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Review e-mail correspondence from US Bank re
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Review e-mail from D. Carnelli re document
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.90 405.00 Communicate (other external) with Steven Phan
e-mails) to finalize service of first batch of
defendant's counsel. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.80 360.00 Review/analyze final batch of documents in form
production to defendant's counsel. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A103 450.00 1.60 720.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise motion to compel deposition of defendant on 10/25/2023 to final form and electronically file the same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 1.20 540.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise motion to expedite hearing on motion to compel deposition of defendant on 10/25/2023 to final form and electronically file the same.
L605 A104 325.00 0.90 292.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
documents marked responsive in first level
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 325.00 1.50 487.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review documents produced by UBS, Williams &
L605 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
E-mails to/from P. Linsey regarding defendant's discovery requests (.2); telephone call regarding
L605 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Telephone attorney Linsey regarding revisions to objection to withdrawal of reference (.2); draft
regarding status of objection and revisions (.3)
L605 A111 500.00 2.30 1,150.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Telephone attorney Carnelli (2x) regarding status of document production, subpoena issuance and motion to compel and objection to withdrawal of reference(.6); review and revise motion to compel
memorandum to client and attorney Bassett with motion to Compel and motion to expedite and
L605 A108 325.00 0.80 260.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Correspond with D. Carnelli, P. Linsey, S. Smeriglio, D. Skalka, S. Phan, A. Singh, S. Mishra
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 0.70 315.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with K. Mitchell regarding opposition to motion to withdraw the reference (0.4), correspond with N. Kinsella and D. Skalka regarding opposition to motion to withdraw the
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.80 320.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor further review/analyze operative documents
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.60 240.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor finalize memo-notes regarding loan agreement Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A107 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other outside counsel) attention to e-mail re: production from D's counsel Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 38 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 51 of 62
5248.001 10/19/2023 Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
airplane loan. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 1.80 810.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise introduction/preliminary statement
reference, supplemental review of defendant's motion to withdraw reference to complete other proposed revisions to draft objection. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 4.40 1,980.00 Draft/revise Objection to Motion Withdraw
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.50 225.00 Review/analyze Memo regarding loan to finance Bombardier - Mei Guo adv proceeding (.3); prepare and review correspondence D. Skalka
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.50 200.00 Begin draft of Not of Related Proceedings for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Communicate (other external) with UnitedLex
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (other external) via multiple e-mail communications with United Lex and Attorney
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 1.80 900.00 Review and revise objection to motion to withdraw and draft memorandum to attorney Bassett with revised objection (1.5); draft memorandum to attorneys Kinsella and Carnelli
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 1.70 850.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella regarding revisions to objection to withdrawal of reference(.3); review and revise objection to withdrawal of reference and draft memorandum to attorney Carnelli with revised objection (1.2); draft memo to attorney Bassett with objection to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.40 160.00 Correspond with N. Kinsella regarding aircraft
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (other external) with Attorney
deposition to 10/1/2023, extending discovery deadline, and extending dispositive motion deadline. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 325.00 0.40 130.00 Communicate (other external) e-mail Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 39 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 52 of 62
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 correspondence with D. Carnelli, W. Clark, I.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Communicate (other external) with Attorney Vartan regarding document production. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 450.00 0.30 135.00 Communicate (other external) with United Lex regarding document production. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 0.20 90.00 Review/analyze return of service regarding attempted service of Mr. Han Chunghuang. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 400.00 0.80 320.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft motion to modify pretrial order, e-mail
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 400.00 0.60 240.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Revise joint motion to modify pretrial order and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 1.50 675.00 Draft/revise and file joint motion to modify pretrial order (with proposed order). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 450.00 0.50 225.00 Communicate (other external) with defendant's counsel regarding parameters of stipulation concerning discovery, new dispositive motion deadline, and proposed joint motion to modify the pretrial order. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 1.30 585.00 Review/analyze (supplemental) draft objection to
suggested revisions. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 1.30 520.00 Review and cite check to motion to withdraw reference (1.2), edited page numbers (.3), e-mail
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 400.00 0.40 160.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Revise page numbers, add case to Table of Authorities in objection to motion to w/d the
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 0.70 315.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise final joint motion for modification of pretrial order, specifically draft final revisions for filing, and electronically file the same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 1.90 950.00 Telephone attorney Carnelli regarding deposition and discovery date proposal and stipulation (.4); draft and revise motion to modify scheduling order ( 1.2); draft memorandum to client with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 40 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 53 of 62
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
500.00 0.20 100.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding new discovery scheduling order for
500.00 0.50 250.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Draft memo to client , attorney Carnelli and attorney Bassett regarding revisions to motion to modify scheduling order and plans for 10/24
400.00 0.20 80.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
rec'v e-mail with edits to motion, Reviewed edits and completed revisions to Motion to Modify,
450.00 0.40 180.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Confer with Attorney Wernick and United Lex regarding production (0.3); telephone call with Wayne Clark regarding same (0.1).
500.00 0.80 400.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Prepare for and attend court hearing on motion
500.00 0.70 350.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Draft memorandum to attorney Bassett with
reference (.2) ; review and revise objection to motion to withdraw (.4); draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella regarding status of objection
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.90 360.00 revise notice of related proceedings, telephone conference with w Nancy regarding which cases,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 1.40 560.00 continue drafting notices of related cases in each
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 rev'd e-mail from N. Kinsella regarding adding case to notice of related case, revised notice,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.60 240.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Further revisions to Notice of Related case in this AP and to be filed in all related appeals (10) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 Further revisions to notices of related proceedings, create new notice for greenwich motion to wd ref. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
500.00 1.20 600.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
withdraw reference and draft memo to attorney Bassett regarding revisions and filing of objection; Review and revise notice of related proceedings to be filed with objection and draft memorandum to attorney Bassett with notice; telephone attorney Carnelli regarding status and
Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 41 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 54 of 62
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 attorney Kinsella regarding revisions to notice of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 1.00 500.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Bassett with revised objection (.2); review and revise notices of related proceedings to be filed with objection ( .4); telephone attorney Carnelli regarding filing
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Bassett
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 3.80 1,710.00 Review/analyze (continued) of complaint, exhibits, prior outline, and discovery in preparation for deposition of Ms. Guo, Anton Development Limited, and Whitecroft Shore
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Draft/revise (continued) of outline and questions for deposition of Mei Guo, 30(b)(6) designee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A102 450.00 1.90 855.00 Research regarding limits of/principles governing deponent invoking Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination during deposition in a
Development Limited, and Whitecroft Shore
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.60 270.00 Draft/revise re-notice of deposition for Mei Guo to proceed on 11/1/2023 and serve opposing
videographer with the same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.40 180.00 Draft/revise notice of appearance for district court proceeding on defendant's motion to withdraw the reference (3:23-mc-0093 (OAW)) and file objection to defendant's motion to withdraw the reference. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.30 135.00 Communicate (other external) with counsel for Wings Insurance Agency regarding subpoena compliance. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.60 270.00 Communicate (other external) with Attorney James Moriarty regarding privileged document production. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.90 405.00 Draft/revise 30(b)(6) subpoenas and underlying notices/attachments for Anton Development and Whitecroft (0.8); forward the same to counsel for Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 42 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 55 of 62
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 the defendant (0.1). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
300.00 Telephone attorney Carberry regarding Jetlaw
memorandum to attorney Carnelli and attorney Bassett regarding call and discovery dispute(.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
945.00 Research for legal authority and/or case law beneficial ownership claim for depositions of Mei
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
90.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Skalka and Attorney Linsey regarding conference with Attorney Moriarty and issues for resolution. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
180.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Skalka regarding response from Jetlaw's local counsel regarding subpoena for documents/deposition Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
495.00 Draft/revise re-notice of deposition and subpoena form for 30(b)(6) depositions of Anton Development Limited and Whitecroft Shores
to proceed on 11/1/2023 and serve opposing
videographer with the same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
630.00 Review/analyze additional transcripts/documents from PH regarding prior invocations of 5th amendment in connection with preparation of defendant's deposition and 30(b)(6) depositions of Anton Development Limited and Whitecroft
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
120.00 Review M. Guo deposition outline, review Relativity regarding documents showing poss
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
2,970.00 Draft/revise outline for depositions on 11/1/2023, including direct questions for Mei Guo and 30(b)(6) direct questions for Whitecroft and Anton Development, corresponding review of documents, and incorporation of exhibits for use at deposition. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
150.00 Telephone attorney Carberry regarding meet and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
90.00 Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Kinsella regarding banks discovery project. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
90.00 Communicate (with client) regarding deposition outline/questions for depositions of Mei Guo, Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 43 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 56 of 62
10/27/2023 Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Anton Development Limited, and Whitecroft Shores Limited on 11/1/2023. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (other external) with Attorney
production (in follow-up to conference on 10/26/23). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A106 450.00 0.30 135.00 Communicate (with client) regarding Jetlaw subpoena and response. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.30 135.00 Communicate (other external) with vendors for depositions on 11/1/2023 to confirm attendance. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.50 675.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze MG/Anton/Whitecroft deposition outline revisions and incorporate the same into final outline. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) with Attorney Linsey regarding discovery, depositions, document review, and status of litigation. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 1.90 760.00 Review documents in relativity from 2004 exam production from ubs for compliance documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A106 450.00 1.70 765.00 Communicate (with client) regarding litigation status and forthcoming deposition of defendant on 11/1/2023. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 1.90 760.00 Con't review of UBS documents produced from
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.30 135.00 Communicate (other external) with Attorney Lee
30(b)(6) depositions of Anton and Whitecroft, as well as subpoena to Mr. Han. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (other external) with court reporter and process server regarding depositions on 11/1/2023 at New Haven office. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (other external) with ULEX and Attorney Linsey regarding document review projects. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 1.40 560.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Final revisions to numerous Notices of Related
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.20 80.00 Final revisions to Notice in main AP of M. Gu0 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
450.00 0.20 90.00 Communicate (other external) with process
Whitecroft subpoenas. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 4.60 2,070.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Plan and prepare for deposition of Ms. Guo, Anton Development, and Whitecroft, specifically attention to exhibits for use at deposition and review/revisions of outline/questions. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to attorneys Carnelli and Linsey regarding message from attorney Carberry regarding Jetlaw motion to quash issue and lack
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 3.00 1,350.00 Correspond with D. Carnelli, D. Skalka and K. Mitchell regarding notices of related proceeding (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett regarding notices of related proceedings for district court cases (0.1), confer with K. Mitchell regarding notices of related proceeding in district court cases (0.2), confer with K. Mitchell regarding modifications to notices (0.2), review revised notices of related proceeding and further revise and finalize 11 notices of related proceeding and attention to filing same (1.5), confer with D. Carnelli and S. Phan regarding supplemental production and document review (0.4), confer with D. Carnelli regarding NPM document review of supplemental set (0.1), finalize and attention to filing 11 notices of related proceeding (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Confer with D. Carnelli regarding discovery proceedings and in preparation for Mei Guo adversary proceeding (1.1), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding Mei Guo deposition and related issues (0.2), correspond with S. Phan
supplemental production (0.2), review and
contemplation of supplemental production (0.6),
supplemental document review project (0.3), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding same (0.2), correspond and confer with N.
review project (0.3), correspond and confer with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.40 160.00 Call with P. Linsey about supp review of Guo
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.50 200.00 Mtg w S. Smeriglio re guo 2004 production
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 1.30 520.00 Review supplemental 2004 exam documents for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A104 400.00 1.70 680.00 Con't Review Supp 2004 exam documents for M.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A101 450.00 4.30 1,935.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
specifically complete drafting outline, review of exhibits, review of transcripts, and review of case law regarding beneficial ownership. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 325.00 2.20 715.00 Review supplemental mei guo production of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 1.10 440.00 Con't review supplemental documents produced
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.50 200.00 Review new documents in M. Guo AP Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 2.30 920.00 Con't review of supplemental Guo 2004 exam
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Review/analyze document production Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 325.00 0.10 32.50 Communicate (in firm) with K. Mitchell regarding document review in response to defendant's
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 475.00 0.30 142.50 Conference with Attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 475.00 3.40 1,615.00 Review and analyze Jetlaw's motion to quash and supporting papers, consent order re the control of privilege and the Lamp Capital adversary pleading complaint. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 1.90 855.00 Confer with K. Mitchell, S. Smeriglio, and N. Kinsella regarding supplemental document set and document review for same (0.4), review and analyze motion to quash (Jetlaw) and confer with D. Skalka regarding same and response (0.4), correspond with A. Luft and R. Flynn regarding opposition and cross-motion to motion to quash (0.2), confer with R. Flynn regarding opposition and cross-motion to motion to quash (0.4), correspond with R. Flynn regarding background documents for opposition to motion to quash and cross motion (0.2), correspond and confer with K. Mitchell, N. Kinsella and S. Smeriglio
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A102 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Research regarding 30(b)(6) depositions of Anton
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 Development and Whitecroft Shore (1.2),
(0.3), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding service of Anton Development and Whitecroft Shore (0.2), correspond with A. Thorp (Harneys) regarding service of Whitecroft Shore (0.2), review and analyze Mei Guo deposition outline from D. Carnelli (0.5), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding deposition
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L605 Billable 336.30 144,662.50 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L606 A104 450.00 0.20 90.00 Review and analyze correspondence from J. Pastore regarding trustee's opposition to motion to intervene and correspond with N. Bassett and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A107 450.00 1.10 495.00 Correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding scheduling order for status conference (0.2), correspond and confer with A. Smith regarding scheduling order for status conference (0.2), correspond with court clerk and D. Mohamed regarding Zoom meeting instructions (0.2), correspond and confer with PHC1 in preparation for status conference regarding motion to intervene and motion to clarify TRO (0.3), correspond with trustee, N. Bassett, and A. Luft regarding status conference prep/exhibits
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A109 450.00 1.60 720.00 prepare for status conference (0.6), attend status conference (0.7), correspond and confer with E. Sutton and D. Barron regarding transcript and attention to expedited transcript order (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A107 450.00 0.30 135.00 Correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L606 Billable 3.20 1,440.00 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013
L607 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with PHC1 and W. Farmer about Mahwah A.P. Rule 26 conference and scheduling
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A104 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
disclosures and analysis from PHC1 regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with E. Sutton and W. Farmer
500.00 0.80 400.00 regarding subpoenas (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding subpoenas and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Attend court status conference on missing
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L607 Billable 2.10 985.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 5248.001 10/01/2023 Phase ID L608 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018
450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding motion for entry of default (Golden
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding motion for entry of default regarding
default judgment (0.2), correspond with P. Fay and R. Flynn regarding drafting motion for entry of default and default judgment motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.70 315.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Memorandum to R. Flynn and P. Fay regarding request for entry of default against Hong Kong defendant and motion for default judgment Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 0.30 142.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding entry of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 0.90 427.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze pleadings in preparation for preparing default and motion for entry of default Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Correspond with R. Flynn regarding default
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Conference with Attorney Linsey regarding entry of default and motion for default judgment Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 0.20 95.00 Conference with Attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with R. Flynn and confer with D.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 1.30 617.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft and revise request for default against China Golden Spring Group (1.1); conference with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.80 360.00 Confer with R. Flynn regarding default motion (0.2), review draft request for default and correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.2), revise request for default and correspond further
Phase ID L608 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018
450.00 0.70 315.00 with N. Bassett and E. Sutton regarding foreign
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Correspond with N. Bassett regarding request for default and foreign service (0.2), revise and finalize request for default and attention to filing same (0.3), correspond with R. Flynn regarding motion for default judgment and foreign service
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 3.70 1,757.50 Review/analyze pleadings in Golden Spring Adversary proceeding (0.6); draft memo of law in support of motion for entry of default judgment (2.8); conference with Attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.30 135.00 Confer and correspond with R. Flynn regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 8.30 3,942.50 Draft brief in support of motion for entry of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.10 45.00 Confer with R. Flynn regarding motion for default
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 3.20 1,520.00 Draft brief in support of motion for entry of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.90 405.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding motion for default judgment in Golden Spring A.P. (0.2), work on motion for default judgment (0.4), correspond with D. Barron regarding default proceedings (0.1), correspond with N. Bassett regarding default judgment motion and pretrial
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
200.00 3.20 640.00 Preparation of Motion for Default Judgment with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 0.70 332.50 Communicate with E Sutton and D Barron regarding form of order, motion, declaration of RBF, and memorandum of law. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 3.30 1,567.50 Draft and revise the form of order, declaration of RBF and motion for entry of default judgment. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 0.80 380.00 Communicate with E Sutton regarding form of order, motion, certificate of service, declaration of RBF and memorandum of law. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
475.00 4.20 1,995.00 Draft and revise the declaration of RBF, motion for entry of default judgment and the certificate of service.
Date: 11/20/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 49 Case 22-50073 Doc 2356 Filed 11/20/23 Entered 11/20/23 19:29:46 Page 62 of 62
NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.
Phase ID L608 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018
L608 A101 475.00 0.90 427.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Prepare motion for entry of default judgment
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L608 A105 475.00 0.20 95.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with Attorney Linsey regarding order
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L608 A103 475.00 0.80 380.00 Prepare notice of order to be served on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L608 A107 475.00 0.30 142.50 Conference with E Sutton and D Barron
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L608 Billable 37.00 16,582.50 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018
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