Guo Wengui / Miles Guo — bankruptcy case · ORDER · ECF #2470
METADATA
- Defendant
- Guo Wengui / Miles Guo / Ho Wan Kwok
- Court
- CTB
- Case No.
- 22-50073
- ECF #
- 2470
- Type
- ORDER
- Filed
- 2023-08-18
Monthly fee statement — In re Ho Wan Kwok (Miles Guo / Guo Wengui), CTB 22-50073 ECF #2470 (filed Aug 18, 2023). Counsel Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. requests payment of $231,512.00 in professional fees (80%) and reimbursement of $11,906.41 in expenses (100%) for legal services rendered to Chapter 11 Trustee Luc A. Despins and the Genever Debtors from November 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023.
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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 NOVEMBER 1, 2023 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 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 November 1, 2023 through and including November 30, 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 \$231,512.00 and \$11,906.41 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 January 11, 2024 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: December 21, 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 December 21, 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: December 21, 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
TIMEKEEPER TIMEKEEPER DATE OF TITLE HOURS HOURLY TOTAL
5 Nancy Bohan 12/1991 Counsel 54.90 \$450.00 \$24,705.00
8 Douglas S. 10/1985 Partner 22.30 \$500.00 \$11,150.00
19 Dennis M. 11/2013 Partner 109.70 \$450.00 \$49,365.00
41 Patrick R. 11/2010 Partner 254.20 \$450.00 \$114,390.00
28 Lauren T. 11/2021 Associate 25.10 \$325.00 \$8,157.50
20 Robert B. 08/1995 Partner 32.40 \$475.00 \$15,390.00
54 Sarah N. 11/2022 Associate 66.70 \$325.00 \$21,677.50
68 Kari 06/2016 Counsel 99.60 \$400.00 \$39,840.00
58 Sabrina R. Paralegal 1.20 \$200.00 \$240.00
70 Kellyjohana Paralegal 24.20 \$175.00 \$4,235.00
91 Terry Paralegal 1.20 \$200.00 \$240.00
Total Hours: 691.50 Total Fees: \$289,390.00 Blended Hourly Rate: \$418.49
SUMMARY OF COMPENSATION BY PROJECT CATEGORY Date: 12/20/2023 Summary Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 8 of 72
Total for Phase ID B110 Billable 38.10 17,700.00 Case Administration Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 375.30 148,050.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery Total for Phase ID B130 Billable 13.10 5,895.00 Asset Disposition Total for Phase ID B160 Billable 14.70 6,695.00 Fee/Employment Applications Total for Phase ID B180 Billable 42.60 18,910.00 Avoidance Action Analysis Total for Phase ID L602 Billable 8.30 3,730.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 Total for Phase ID L603 Billable 0.40 180.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Total for Phase ID L605 Billable 153.40 68,035.00 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 Total for Phase ID L606 Billable 34.10 15,330.00 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013 Total for Phase ID L607 Billable 4.30 1,925.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017 Total for Phase ID L608 Billable 1.40 630.00 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018 Total for Phase ID L611 Billable 4.60 2,070.00 Lamp Capital A.P. # 23-50233 Total for Phase ID P280 Billable 1.20 240.00 Other
Date: 12/20/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 10 of 72
Phase ID L110 Fact Investigation/Development
L110 E107 19.15 Federal Express - Delivery service to Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 46.97 Federal Express - Delivery service to Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 19.15 Federal Express - Delivery service Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 25.97 Federal Express - Delivery service to Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 28.35 Federal Express - Delivery service to Golden Spring (New York) Ltd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Federal Express - Delivery service to NexBank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 35.58 Federal Express - Delivery service to First Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 26.88 Federal Express - Delivery service to City National Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 23.45 Federal Express - Delivery service to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 62.52 Federal Express - Delivery service to 5780 Saguaro LLC Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 20.22 Federal Express - Delivery service to Richard Kingman Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E107 20.22 Federal Express - Delivery service to BAC Capital LLC Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L110 E102 30.00 Comerica Bank-Outside printing of records search Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L110 Billable 384.16 Fact Investigation/Development
L210 E118 450.00 Capital One-ARL-Metro Attorney Services, Inc.-Litigation
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Capital One-ARL-Metro Attorney Services, Inc.-Litigation
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 101.64 Federal Express-Delivery service to Repulse Bay, Hong Kong Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 101.64 Federal Express-Delivery service to Wan Chai, Hong Kong Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E118 354.50 Capital One-ARL-Metro Attorney Services, Inc.-Litigation
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Date: 12/20/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 2 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 11 of 72
NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.
L210 E118 354.50 Capital One-ARL-Metro Attorney Services, Inc.-Litigation
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 85.39 Federal Express-Delivery service to Japan Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 37.19 Federal Express-Delivery service to Medici Bank, PR Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 37.19 Federal Express-Delivery service to Oriental Bank, PR Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 133.19 Federal Express-Delivery service to Kyrgyz Swiss Bank, KG Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 37.19 Federal Express-Delivery service to Banco Popular-PR Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E118 354.00 Capital One-ARL-Metro Attorney Services, Inc.-Litigation
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E118 354.50 Capital One-ARL-Metro Attorney Services, Inc.-Litigation
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E118 319.50 Metro Attorney Service Inc.-Litigation support vendor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E113 704.50 Metro Attorney Service, Inc.-Subpoena service fees Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E118 354.00 Metro Attorney Service, Inc.-Litigation support vendor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 64.02 Federal Express-Delivery service to Xiaoming Liu, Japan Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E118 709.00 Metro Attorney Service, Inc-Litigation support vendor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Metro Attorney Service-Subpoena service fees Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 64.55 FEDEX-Delivery services to Haoran, Birmingham, WM Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 64.55 FEDEX-Delivery services to Stichting, Bunnik, UT Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 64.55 FEDEX-Delivery services to Xiaoming, Tajimi-Shi, Japan Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 64.55 FEDEX-Delivery services to FH Corporate Services, Road
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 64.55 FEDEX-Delivery services to G Club International, George
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. Date: 12/20/2023 Detail Cost Task Code Billing Report Page: 3 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 12 of 72
NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.
L210 E107 64.55 FEDEX-Delivery services to Ridwan Namode, Grand Cayman Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 64.55 FEDEX-Delivery services to Andrew Childe, George Town, KY Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 133.46 Federal Express-Delivery service to Swiss Bank, Bishkek, KG Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L210 E107 64.55 FEDEX-Delivery services to Xiaoming Liu, Tajimi-Shi, Japan Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Metro Attorney Service-Subpoena service fees Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L210 Billable 6,235.01 Pleadings
L230 E116 401.25 Capital One-DSS-Access Transcripts-Trial transcript from
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L230 Billable 401.25 Court Mandated Conferences
L330 E115 1,024.74 Geomatrix Productions-Deposition video for Mei Guo Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L330 E123 2,297.90 Divergent Language Solutions-Other professionals-Chinese
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L330 E115 1,563.35 Del Vecchio Reporting Services-Deposition transcript of Mei
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L330 Billable 4,885.99 Depositions
Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 13 of 72
Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 1 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 14 of 72
B110 A105 475.00 0.20 95.00 Correspondence with Attorney Linsey and
scheduling order for Golden Spring default
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 0.80 380.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare service of scheduling order on default
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A105 475.00 0.40 190.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Conference with Attorney Skalka regarding efforts to meet and confer regarding JetLaw
B110 A105 475.00 0.50 237.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Conference with Attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A104 475.00 0.80 380.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review materials supporting trustee's opposition
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 0.70 332.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft outline opposition to Jetlaw's motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A111 200.00 1.20 240.00 Draft Notice for Hearing for Motion for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 4.70 2,232.50 Commence draft of opposition to Jetlaw's
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 0.20 95.00 Draft correspondence with Attorney E Sutton regarding service of order scheduling hearing on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 1.40 665.00 Continue draft of opposition to Jetlaw motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 1.40 665.00 Draft declaration of Attorney Skalka for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A105 475.00 0.30 142.50 Conference with Attorney Skalka regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A105 475.00 0.30 142.50 Conference with Attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A105 475.00 0.10 47.50 Conference with Attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to co-counsel and T. Jones regarding bank statement for operating report
B110 A103 475.00 0.20 95.00 Correspondence with Attorney Linsey and Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 2 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 15 of 72
Trustee regarding Opposition to Jetlaw Motion
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A101 175.00 0.40 70.00 Draft 9th Supplemental Motion certificate of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Bongartz regarding local procedure on motion for order
B110 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Sadler regarding
B110 A105 475.00 0.90 427.50 Attend team meeting with co-counsel on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A105 475.00 0.40 190.00 Conference with Attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 0.50 237.50 Correspondence with Attorney Linsey and J Anthony regarding Seacoast Bank's position regarding production. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A104 475.00 0.70 332.50 Review materials relevant to motion to compel
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 0.90 427.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to Director with operating
B110 A109 475.00 0.60 285.00 Meet and confer with Attorney J Anthony concerning Seacoast Bank's failure to comply
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A105 475.00 0.90 427.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Conference with Attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A104 475.00 0.80 380.00 Review materials supporting motion to compel Seacoast Bank to respond to subpoena without
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A105 475.00 0.20 95.00 Conference with Attorney K Mitchell regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 0.20 95.00 Draft declaration and form of order supporting
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A104 475.00 0.50 237.50 Review and revise motion to compel Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 3 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 16 of 72
B110 A103 475.00 0.20 95.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and revise September operating report
B110 A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Bankruptcy Representation Draft memorandum to attorney Barron regarding September operating report(.3) ; review and
B110 A105 475.00 0.30 142.50 Conference with Attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A104 475.00 1.10 522.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze documents relevant to the
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review September operating report and draft memorandum to attorney Barron with report and
B110 A104 475.00 0.90 427.50 Review materials relevant to motion to compel Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 1.20 570.00 Outline motion to compel DBS Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 5.30 2,517.50 Draft and review motion to compel DBS
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A105 475.00 0.30 142.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with Attorneys P Linsey and K Mitchell regarding evidence in support of motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A106 450.00 1.00 450.00 Review agenda for call with client (.1); attend conference call with client regarding AP status,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 3.40 1,615.00 Review and revise motion to compel DBS Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A105 475.00 0.30 142.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with Attorneys P Linsey and K Mitchell regarding evidence in support of motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B110 A103 475.00 0.80 380.00 Revise and finalize motion to compel DBS Bank's
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B110 Billable 38.10 17,700.00 Case Administration
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A103 400.00 0.80 320.00 Revise RFPs for 8th supp motion for 2004 exams Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 4 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 17 of 72
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
P B120 A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Communicate (other external) E-mail follow up to Capital One on Rule 2004 Production. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.90 157.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare 7 subpoenas for 7th Rule 2004 exam;
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 1.20 480.00 Review alter ego memorandum, research additional support for ttee avoidance capabilities
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.40 160.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Con't review of case law regarding avoidance of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 325.00 0.20 65.00 Attend video conference with A. Singh from UnitedLex regarding document production on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 1.10 357.50 Review and mark UBS Rule 2004 production documents for compliance related information Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 2.00 650.00 Review and analyze and mark large Mercantile Bank document production in response to 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 450.00 1.10 495.00 Review and finalize subpoenas from 7th Rule 2004 exam and attention to service (0.4), correspond with K. Ahumada regarding same (0.1), review supplemental correspondence from Seacoast Bank and correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) and ULX regarding same (0.4), correspond with E. Cohan regarding TD Bank subpoena (0.1), confer with S. Smeriglio regarding bank docs
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella regarding personal property issues (.2); review
P B120 A104 325.00 1.80 585.00 Continue to review and analyze and mark large
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 3.80 665.00 Prepare subpoenas for 8th Supplemental 2004 Exam; service subpoenas to targets and manual
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 4.20 1,365.00 Continue review and marking of UBS Rule 2004 production documents for compliance related
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 2.00 650.00 Ongoing review and marking of UBS Bank documents related to bank produced from 2004 subpoena for compliance related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 450.00 2.10 945.00 Correspond with trustee and M. Prout regarding East West Bank discovery (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding Rule 2004 motions (0.2), correspond and confer with K. Ahumada regarding Rule 2004 motions (0.2), review and revise 8th Rule 2004 motion and exhibits (0.8), finalize and attention to filing 8th Rule 2004 motion (0.3), correspond and confer with K. Ahumada regarding service of 8th Rule 2004 motion (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell and S. Smeriglio regarding banks review project
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 450.00 1.70 765.00 Correspond and confer with E. Lacombe (TD
compliance (0.5), work on 9th Rule 2004 motion (0.4), correspond with D. Barron and M. Prout
memorandum to A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding Y. Zhang subpoena compliance and next steps
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 3.60 1,170.00 Continue to review and analyze and mark large
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 325.00 0.50 162.50 Draft and review e-mails to/from S. Phan, W. Clark, A. Singh regarding Relativity document
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 0.60 195.00 Review Mercantile Bank 2004 production documents for compliance related caselaw on Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 rec'v e-mail from cap one with 2004 subpoena
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 325.00 0.70 227.50 Draft motion of extension of time to file
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 325.00 0.50 162.50 Review and revise motion to comply with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A107 450.00 1.30 585.00 Correspond with E. Cohan and K. Mitchell regarding service of First County Bank subpoena (0.2), correspond with E. Lacombe (TD Bank) regarding emails from bank employee regarding subpoena (0.2), confer with A. Luft and E. Sutton
discovery matters (0.7), correspond with E. Sutton Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 6 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 19 of 72
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery about Y. Zhang correspondence and Rule 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 1.00 325.00 Continue review and analysis and marking of Mercantile Bank 2004 production documents for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 400.00 0.30 120.00 Research regarding First County Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 1.90 617.50 Continue review and analysis and marking of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 325.00 0.30 97.50 Review and revise motion to comply with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.80 140.00 Serve 9th supplemental motion to 3 targets Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.80 320.00 Review Seacoast 2004 exam subpoena
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 Call w P. Linsey re follow up with entities that have not yet produced documents pursuant to the 2004 exam subpoenas. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 2.60 1,170.00 Review of Relativity file for state of compliance
subpoenas. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 450.00 1.90 855.00 Research and review receivership law of Nevada
pre-receivership service on entity now in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 450.00 3.10 1,395.00 Correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding 9th 2004 exam motion (0.2), review and revise subpoenas for 9th 2004 exam motion (0.3),
regarding exhibits to 9th 2004 exam motion (0.2), revise and draft order for 9th 2004 exam motion
attention to filing same (0.3), correspond with K. Ahumada and E. Sutton regarding service of 9th 2004 exam (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding Prime Trust (0.2), attention to correspondence from E. Sutton and D. Barron and correspond with D. Barron regarding Prime Trust (0.2), prepare for standing NPM projects meeting with trustee (0.4), attend standing NPM projects meeting with trustee and A. Luft (0.4), correspond with D. Skalka regarding standing meeting (0.1), confer with K. Mitchell about pursuing discovery on 6th 2004 exam motion
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 450.00 5.20 2,340.00 Research regarding substantive consolidation
avoidance claims in alter ego context (2.4), proof and revise memorandum (0.9), confer with D. Barron regarding memorandum and avoidance claim pleading issues (0.3), correspond and confer with trustee regarding memorandum (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 400.00 0.10 40.00 further attention for registered agent of first
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 4.50 1,462.50 Continue to review and analyze and mark large
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A106 400.00 0.10 40.00 Communicate (with client) e-mail to PH w
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.30 120.00 call w P. Linsey regarding e-mail from Kroll and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 2.10 840.00 Commence review/analyze prior 2004 exam subpoenas for full range of holders of accounts as updated by Kroll (.9); added new banks to tracker (.8), drafted amended subpoenas and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) e-mail to Kroll for clarification on missing account holders for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 Communicate (other external) rec'v e-mail from Kroll re clarification of entity names, reviewed
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.40 160.00 Review tracker of subpoena responses and
complied. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (in firm) w P Linsey regarding amended subpoenas and preparation for service
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.50 87.50 Call with Attorney Linsey regarding Certificate of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 5.50 1,787.50 Continue review and analysis and marking of large Mercantile Bank document production in
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Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 325.00 0.30 97.50 Draft and review e-mails to/from Attorneys D. Carnelli and E. Sutton regarding Prime Trust 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A106 450.00 0.80 360.00 Draft memos to client regarding Prime Trust subpoena status. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 1.40 630.00 Review/analyze file to ascertain status of Prime Trust subpoena, Prime Trust's status as a going concern (1.0); including several follow-up e-mail communications with Attorney Diane Suchter (.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 0.80 360.00 Draft and revise analysis on state of subpoena to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 0.70 315.00 Review and analyze D.Del bankruptcy filings for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 1.20 540.00 Draft and revise responsive analysis to Attorney
regarding subpoena to Royal Business Bank and
withheld. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 0.80 360.00 Review and analyze Relativity documents determine extent of Royal Bank compliance with 2004 subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 450.00 1.40 630.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding Capital One subpoena (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding First County Bank subpoena and attention to FDIC records (0.3), correspond with E. Cohan regarding First County Bank and
Stanley subpoena and matters raised by MS counsel (0.2), confer with K. Mitchell regarding open discovery items raised by Kroll (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding call with A. Lomas (Kroll) (0.1), correspond with A. Lomas and K. Mitchell regarding open banks discovery items
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 450.00 3.80 1,710.00 Correspond with trustee regarding hearing on Casper 9019 motion (0.1), prepare for hearing on Casper 9019 motion (1.3), attend hearing on Casper 9019 motion (0.7), correspond with A. Luft and E. Sutton regarding inquiries from M. Bachner regarding subpoena to Yingyang Wang (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and A. Smith regarding hearing transcript (0.1), correspond
Yingyang Wang subpoena (0.3), confer with D. Carnelli regarding Prime Trust subpoena and
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B120 A105 450.00 0.70 315.00 Royal Bank discovery dispute and next steps (0.4), review correspondence with Royal Bank and analyze discovery dispute (0.2), confer with E. Sutton and D. Carnelli regarding Prime Trust and Royal Bank discovery dispute (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding outstanding banks documents
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Correspond with A. Bongartz and confer with K. Mitchell regarding motion for extension of time to remove civil actions (0.3), correspond with S. Smeriglio and L. Astone regarding review process for banks discovery and compliance docs (0.2), confer with K. Ahumada regarding service of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft memorandum to attorney Carnelli with correspondence from attorney Suchter regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 3.20 1,040.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review/analyze Mercantile document production in response to 2004 subpoena for internal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 400.00 1.10 440.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Con't review of Mercantile production of 2004 subpoena for compliance documents. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 400.00 0.40 160.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review of mercantile production for compliance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.60 240.00 Call with rep from Morgan Stanley and P. Linsey
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 1.80 585.00 Attend meeting with NPM co-counsel regarding litigation, status, discovery status and avoidance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.60 240.00 Communicate (other external) regarding missing production from 2004 exam banks with Kroll and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 0.50 162.50 Draft e-mails to S. Phan of UnitedLex regarding status of bank compliance, 2 document review Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 1.80 585.00 Attend meeting with NPM co-counsel regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 400.00 0.20 80.00 Draft motion for extension of time of trustee's
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 1.80 720.00 Confer with NPM counsel regarding avoidance
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P B120 A104 325.00 4.40 1,430.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Review and analyze and mark Mercantile Bank production in response to 2004 subpoena for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 1.30 520.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review Mercantile documents for compliance Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 0.80 260.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.30 120.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor correspond with P. Linsey regarding call with A. Lomas (Kroll) (0.1), correspond with A. Lomas and P. Linsey regarding open banks discovery items
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond w C. Abreu (Prime Trust) and P.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor correspondence w A. Beardsley, P. Linsey, and D. Carnelli regarding production by Schwab, plan
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to e-mail w A. Lomas, D. Carnelli and P.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 450.00 2.20 990.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
avoidance actions and other ongoing discovery
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 3.00 1,350.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze discovery documents from
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 2.90 1,305.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to and review of status of banks
foundation for avoidance actions; (1.7); meet regarding the same with Attorney Linsey and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A107 450.00 1.70 765.00 Confer with E. Sutton regarding HCHK
regarding 2004 motions (0.2), confer with A. Luft regarding threatened objections to 2004 motions (0.3), correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding motion to extend removal deadline (0.1), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery findings from Mercantile Bank discovery (0.2), review and analyze Mercantile Bank discovery documents (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton and K. Ahumada regarding 2004 motions
intervenors) regarding 2004 motions discovery
regarding Morgan Stanley discovery (0.2), finalize 8th Rule 2004 motion COS and attention to filing
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 6.00 2,700.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare for Morgan Stanley meet and confer (0.3), meet-and-confer with M. Yanulis (Morgan Stanley) regarding Rule 2004 subpoena (0.5), confer with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding Rule 2004 discovery and litigation strategy (1.2), confer with NPM counsel regarding litigation planning/strategy and avoidance actions (1.8), prepare for Kroll meeting regarding Rule 2004 discovery investigation (0.2), meet with A. Lomas (Kroll) and K. Mitchell regarding banks Rule 2004 discovery (0.4), meet and confer with J. Pastore (HCHK intervenors) regarding threatened Rule 2004 motions discovery dispute (0.5), review and analyze district court's decision disposing of Kwok contempt appeal (0.5), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.1), correspond with C. Abreu (Trustco) regarding Rule 2004 discovery and compliance (0.2), correspond with A. Beardsley (Schwab) regarding Schwab Rule 2004 subpoena (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding City National Bank inquiry regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding status of bank discovery and next
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 1.80 900.00 Attend meeting with Attorneys Carnelli, Linsey, Kinsella , Mitchell, Astone and Smeriglio regarding Rule 2004 discovery status , discovery document review and avoidance action status Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Kinsella
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.60 195.00 E-mails to/from internal team regarding Relativity's response to bank review request Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 1.00 325.00 E-mails to/from Steven Phan regarding bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 325.00 3.00 975.00 Complete review and analysis and marking of large Mercantile Bank document production in
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rec'v and review e-mail from C. Abreu regarding folder of production of documents pursuant to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.70 280.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor correspondence to client and P. Linsey regarding potential unknown targets uncovered during review of 2004 subpoena productions from other
400.00 0.80 320.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
analyze and revise bank subpoenas to include new/missing information. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.30 120.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor finished revisions to BoA and DBS subpoenas,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.30 120.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
subpoena production. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
F/U e-mail to contact at M&T detailing accounts
production. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 1.40 560.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Analyze bank productions and update tracker with pert information for first supplemental
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
regarding Open Bank contact to K. Mitchell for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.10 40.00 Rec'v response from M&T Bank with reference to production, review and communicate to Kroll
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.50 200.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Continue analysis of bank productions for completion and update tracker for first supp
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 2.20 990.00 Review and analyze Mercantile Bank produced
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 5.00 2,250.00 Research and review caselaw on the applicability of Ponzi scheme and Ponzi scheme presumption
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.30 120.00 Commence analysis of bank productions for completion and update of tracker for second
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
B120 A101 175.00 1.20 210.00 Send M&T supplemental production to ULX via
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 175.00 0.30 52.50 Make online payment for Metro Attorney
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Finalized amended subpoenas to DBS and BoA
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 Rec'v and respond to correspondence with P.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.30 120.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review several e-mails from Seacoast counsel's regarding subpoena and suggestion for meet and confer (.2), attention to response from J.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 Correspond with P. Linsey about possible motion
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 3.50 1,575.00 Correspond with D. Barron regarding Kroll investigation update (0.1), review and analyze findings from Mercantile Bank discovery and correspond with K. Mitchell and D. Barron
subpoenas where further investigation required (0.8), confer with E. Lacombe (TD Bank) regarding amended subpoena (0.1), correspond with K. Mitchell and D. Reyes regarding further M&T Bank production (0.3), review and analyze
lengthy correspond with J. Anthony (Seacoast) regarding missing items in Seacoast production and missing statements (0.3), series of emails with J. Anthony regarding Seacoast counsel's demand for fees for compliance with subpoenas and efforts to resolve discovery dispute (0.3), memorandum to R. Flynn regarding Seacoast
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 1.60 720.00 Correspond with K. Mitchell regarding M&T Bank subpoena and update (0.2), prepare motion for chapter 11 trustee to appear remotely at Nov. 14 hearings and correspond with trustee regarding same (0.5), finalize motion to appear remotely and file in several adversary proceedings (0.3),
regarding Seacoast meet and confer (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding amended subpoenas and service of same (0.2), revise draft correspondence to Israel Discount Bank and correspond with K. Mitchell regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 400.00 0.40 160.00 Finish Mercantile review for internal compliance Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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P B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Correspond with Open Bank for additional
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 325.00 0.20 65.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding status of Israel Discount Bank review for internal compliance-related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.50 200.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond w P. Linsey regarding Seacoast Bank,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 325.00 0.30 97.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft updates to internal records regarding status of bank document review for internal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review e-mail and voicemail from open bank regarding request for native documents, tickled
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 450.00 4.90 2,205.00 Continue research of Ponzi Scheme caselaw and Ponzi presumption (2.4) review and revise
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.60 240.00 Review M&T Production for documents Kroll marked as missing from original production. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.90 360.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Continue analysis of second supplemental 2004 motions for subpoena compliance and update
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 compose correspondence to team regarding missing information needed to update tracker on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 7.00 2,275.00 Complete review and analysis and marking of Mercantile Bank production in response to 2004 subpoena for compliance related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 2.90 1,160.00 Con't review of Mercantile documents for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.70 280.00 Complete review of Mercantile subpoena documents for internal compliance documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 0.90 405.00 Review and analyze Israel Discount Bank production to confirm portions/page numbers that are compliance related. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 450.00 1.00 450.00 Correspond and confer with R. Flynn regarding Seacoast meet-and-confer and likely motion to compel (0.3), confer with K. Mitchell regarding Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 15 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 28 of 72
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jurisdictional issues regarding discovery (0.5), correspond with E. Lacombe regarding TD Bank's production responsive to amended subpoena
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 400.00 0.40 160.00 Review new upload of M&T Bank production
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A107 450.00 0.50 225.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
regarding Cheng v. Guo status report (0.1), review docket in Cheng v. Guo regarding status report (0.2), correspond with D. Skalka and E. Sutton regarding correspondence from counsel
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with R. McKirgan (5780 Saguaro LLC)
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 2.20 880.00 Review correspondence and declaration production in response to 2004 exam subpoenas and circulate to team/respond/follow up, First Bank of Greenwich (.1), JetLaw & Wings (.3), Bento (.1), Axos (.1), TD Bank (.2), Flagstar (.1), First County (.1), Community Federal (.1), Cap One (.1), Royal Business Bank (.1), Prime Trust (.1), Silvergate (.1), TrustCo (.1), City National (.1), MorganStanley (.2), Seacoast (.1), Israel Discount
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 450.00 3.90 1,755.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Research and review alter ego caselaw of varying
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 325.00 0.10 32.50 Draft memorandum to S. Phan from UnitedLex to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 400.00 3.50 1,400.00 continued review of bank productions for follow up and update of tracker; BNY Mel (.1), Barclay (.1), Citibank (.1), JPMorgan (.2), Standard Chartered (.1), UBS (.1), BoA (.1), Cap One (.2), TD Bank (.1) Firstbank PR (.1), Seacoast (.2), IDB (.2), M&T (.2), Dime Community (.1), First Abu Dhabi (.1), Santander (.1), DBS (.1), First Bank Greenwich (.1), Bank of China (.1), US Bank (.1), Bank of Princeton (.2), Metro (.1), Open Bank (.1), First Republic (.1), HSBC (.2), East West (.1), Comerica (.1), Webster (.1). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 400.00 0.30 120.00 Research status of NPM motions to compel and update trackers; Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 Communications with K. Ahumada regarding subpoena service and procedure going fwd. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery 5248.001 11/13/2023 68 P B120 A105 400.00 0.00 Communicate (in firm) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 11/13/2023 28 P B120 A104 325.00 0.30 97.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review bank discovery and select samples of compliance-related documents for client review Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
5248.001 11/13/2023 19 P B120 A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Mitchell regarding service of Jetlaw and Wings Insurance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
5248.001 11/13/2023 41 P B120 A108 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Confer with R. Flynn regarding motion to compel (0.1), correspond and confer with R. McKirgan regarding proposed Rule 2004 subpoena to 5780 Saguaro LLC (0.3), confer with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding standing NPM litigation projects call and evidence for November 14 hearings (1.1), correspond with trustee regarding Nov. 14 hearings (0.2), correspond with clerk to request Zoom credentials (0.1), correspond with clerk regarding evidence for Nov. 14 hearing (0.2),
regarding 9th Rule 2004 Motion (0.2), proof and revise motion to extend removal deadline for civil actions (0.3), correspond with A. Bongartz and K. Mitchell regarding same (0.2), attention to COS regarding 9th Rule 2004 motion (0.1) 2.8 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 11/13/2023 41 P B120 A109 450.00 4.50 2,025.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attend hearings on discovery disputes in Mei Guo/aircraft A.P. and regarding video tour of Taconic Road premises in Greenwich Land A.P. (4.2), correspond with R. Ward regarding DBS
correspond with K. Mitchell regarding Open Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Telephone Attorney Linsey regarding 2004
regarding call with client Ponzi memorandum
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attend conference call with attorneys Linsey, Luft and Bassett regarding discovery issues in Mei
applications (.2) and status of Kroll analysis of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
5248.001 11/14/2023 28 P B120 A104 325.00 0.50 162.50 Continue review of bank discovery and select
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 11/14/2023 70 P B120 A101 175.00 1.90 332.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A. 5248.001 11/14/2023 68 P B120 A104 400.00 0.40 160.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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B120 A104 400.00 3.80 1,520.00 Analyze subpoenas, proof of service, due dates
compliance, construct list of bank in which action may need to be taken, update trackers: BNY Melon (.1), Barclays (.1), Citibank (.1), JPMorgan (.2), Standard Chartered PLC (.1), UBS (.2), BoA (.1), Cap One (.1), TD Bank (.1), Firstbank PR (.1), Seacoast (.2), Israel Discount (.1), M&T (.2), Dime (.1), Starling (.1), First Abu Dhabi (.1), Santander (.1), Silvergate (.1), DBS (.2), First Bank of Greenwich (.1), Bank of China (.1), US Bank (.1), Bank of Princeton (.1), Metropolitan (.1), Medici (.1), Deltec (.2), Open bank (.1), First Republic (.1), HSBC (.1), Prime Trust (.2), Axos (.1). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 325.00 0.80 260.00 Draft and revise internal memorandum of the compliance related documents from TD Bank,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 450.00 1.70 765.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Continue research and review alter ego liability and reverse veil piercing case law (1.5); telephone conference with Attorney Skalka regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 1.00 500.00 Review bank compliance document review reports (.7) ; draft memorandum to attorneys
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 325.00 0.30 97.50 Draft e-mails to/from Attorneys D. Skalka, K. Mitchell, S. Smeriglio regarding status of bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Review e-mail from P. Linsey regarding Kroll file
contact at Open bank specifying what is still outstanding. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 correspond with R. Flynn regarding conference
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 400.00 0.40 160.00 Prepare for call with Kroll re avoidance actions
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.70 280.00 Conference call with Kroll, client, and P. Linsey regarding outstanding bank production and avoidance analysis. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 rec'v and reviewed response regarding Seacoast from R. Flynn, update tracker re same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 400.00 0.20 80.00 Draft outline of items that need attention pursuant Kroll, save to file, update tracker Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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B120 A105 400.00 0.40 160.00 Call w P. Linsey regarding strategy of banks non-compliance and follow up needed for Kroll Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Correspondence w contact at Open Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communication with L. Astone regarding Open
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor rec'v and rev'd response from contact at IDB regarding further production, responded to same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 follow up correspondence w A. Lomas regarding open bank attachments needed to further clarify
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 follow up e-mail to Ms. Reyes from M&T that information provided was sufficient. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 450.00 6.20 2,790.00 Continue research and review alter ego liability caselaw under varying state jurisdictions (2.4); draft memorandum to client and co-counsel with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 175.00 0.30 52.50 File 2 transcript requests for 11/14/23 adversary
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 175.00 0.70 122.50 File Motion to Extend Removal Deadline; serve
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 175.00 0.20 35.00 Revise Signature Bank 7th supplemental subpoena to be served upon FDIC instead; send
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 5.10 2,295.00 Correspond and confer with R. Flynn regarding motion to compel Seacoast (0.3), revise motion to compel Seacoast Bank (0.5), correspond and confer with trustee regarding motion to compel Seacoast (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding First Bank of Greenwich declaration (0.1), review FDIC notices regarding Signature
subpoena (0.4), correspond with E. Sutton and D.
subpoena (0.2), correspond and confer with K. Mitchell regarding Citibank compliance and 2004 discovery tracker (0.4), correspond and confer with S. Smeriglio regarding objections to 8th and 9th Rule 2004 motions (0.3), draft motion to expedite motion to compel Seacoast (0.8), revise
regarding declaration in support of Seacoast
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery motion to compel (0.2), memorandum to S. Smeriglio regarding replies to objections to 8th and 9th Rule 2004 motions (0.4), finalize and attention to filing Seacoast motion to compel and motion to expedite same (0.6), correspond with J. Anthony (Seacoast) regarding motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
500.00 0.80 400.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft memorandum to client and co-counsel with bank compliance information and status of bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
500.00 0.40 200.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Telephone attorney Linsey regarding plans to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
500.00 0.50 250.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Conference call with attorneys Kinsella and Linsey on alter ego issues, applicable law and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Draft e-mails to Attorney K. Mitchell and Open Bank representative regarding production in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Review correspondence from Seacoast and P. Linsey (.1), review motion to compel draft to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Review correspondence from DBS in response to meet and confer request. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
F/u e-mail to D. Skalka regarding Citibank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.40 160.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review response from A. Lomas on Open Bank for further clarification of documents needed Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Review and respond to e-mail and attachment from Open Bank regarding native file, provide
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Attention to voicemail and e-mail from Marcia Rose of IDB; correspond w/ P. Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.50 200.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review responses from D. Skalka regarding contact information and productions from banks from 2004 subpoenas, revise/update tracker Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
review Open Bank production and fwd for upload
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 multiple correspondence regarding missing production from Open Bank, review subpoena,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A109 325.00 0.40 130.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attend meeting with Attorneys P. Linsey and E. Sutton regarding objections to 8th and 9th 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.30 120.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Rec'v e-mail from Open Bank and request for
reviewed original subpoena, highlighted entities
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 325.00 0.30 97.50 Draft and revise records with entities that have
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A106 400.00 0.30 120.00 Attention to correspondence with client regarding information and strategy for 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 TC P. Linsey on amended Open Bank subpoena Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 400.00 0.30 120.00 Draft amended Open Bank subpoena and send
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Conference call with contact from Open Bank regarding amended subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 review confirmation of subpoena receipt. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 450.00 2.20 990.00 Research and review of mere conduit defense
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 3.70 1,665.00 Review and analyze explanation for objections from Attorney Suchter to certain production requests in 2004 subpoena (0.4); draft e-mail replying to analysis with detailed supplemental legal analysis, and setting up meet-and-confer
correspondence with Attorney Suchter regarding objections (0.2); conduct associated legal
documents related to suspicious activity reports (1.9). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 450.00 2.90 1,305.00 Prepare for Kroll meeting (0.3), meeting with P. Parizek and A. Lomas (Kroll) and trustee and trustee's counsel regarding Kroll projects (0.9), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding Open Bank outstanding production (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell and D. Skalka regarding Citibank
discovery (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton and D. Barron regarding Standard Chartered subpoena
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery and bank's ties to estate (0.2), correspond and confer with E. Sutton regarding objections to 8th and 9th Rule 2004 motions (0.2), correspond with S. Smeriglio regarding objections to 8th and 9th Rule 2004 motions and replies to same (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell and ULX regarding supplemental Israel Discount Bank production (0.2), review and analyze supplemental IDB
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 450.00 2.00 900.00 Correspond with NPM 2004 discovery team regarding ULX/Relativity procedures (0.2), correspond and confer with A. Luft regarding G-Club objections to 8th and 9th 2004 discovery motions (0.4), analyze subpoenas in light of G-Club objections (0.3), confer with E. Sutton/PHC1/S. Smeriglio regarding response to numerous objections to Rule 2004 motions and factual background necessary for reply (0.3), confer with S. Smeriglio regarding reply to 2004 motion objections (0.2), correspond with K. Ahumada regarding Nov. 14 hearing transcript (0.1), correspond with J. Jin (Open Bank) and K.
discovery (0.2), confer with K. Mitchell and J. Jin (Open Bank) regarding Open Bank discovery and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Telephone attorney Kinsella regarding alter ego analysis and bank compliance records issues Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Correspond with Charles Schwab contact to set
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.30 120.00 Review documents produced by Open Bank in supplemental production a long with declaration, save to folder, fwd to ULX for upload to Relativity Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Review correspondence regarding meet and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Receive and review updated appeals tracking
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 450.00 2.00 900.00 Continue research and review of mere conduit defense caselaw regarding recovery of fraudulent
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.10 17.50 Send Supplemental Production from Open Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.30 52.50 Attention to e-mail from Evan Cohen regarding failed service to FDIC; send e-mail to Attorney Linsey and Mitchell regarding alternative agents for service; send FDIC copy of subpoena via
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Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 400.00 3.00 1,200.00 Draft Mawah subpoenas, notice of issuance of subpoenas for service: BSI Group (.6), PNC (.5), Silvergate (.4), Prime Trust (.8), Valley National
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.40 160.00 TC with D. Skalka on project regarding which
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.60 240.00 Call w Charles Schwab and P. Linsey regarding Schwabs production of documents pursuant to 2004 examination subpoena, follow up e-mail
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.30 120.00 follow up with Morgan Stanley regarding production of documents and when e-mail files
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 Correspond with K. Ahumada regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A106 400.00 0.20 80.00 Correspond w PH regarding subpoenas Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 400.00 0.30 120.00 rev'd edit sugg from P. Linsey to Notice of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 correspondence with D. Skalka and P. Linsey on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.40 160.00 Review motion to compel compliance and motion to expedite and order granting motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 review response from Schwab, update tracker re
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 450.00 0.90 405.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Suchter
Business Bank in response to 2004 subpoena (0.4); attend follow-up telephone call with Attorney Suchter regarding document requests 7 and 8 (0.5). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 450.00 0.20 90.00 Draft and revise e-mails to United Lex and Royal Business Bank to facilitate document production directly from Royal Business Bank. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 450.00 1.80 810.00 Research 31 USC 5318, BSA, and related federal
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery disclosure of SARs/related information in response to a subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 450.00 1.70 765.00 Research regarding FDIC receivership of Signature Bank in furtherance of obtaining production with respect to Signature Rule 2004
regarding service of FDIC subpoena (0.2), draft cover email to FDIC for electronic service and
electronic service (0.2), attention to hearing notice regarding motion to compel Seacoast and correspond with John Anthony regarding same and in response to prior email regarding counsel fees (0.3), correspond with P. Doucette and E. Sutton regarding NAV consulting subpoena (0.2), review and analyze supplemental production
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Review response from Schwab regarding findings from search for 2004 exam targets, responded to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 2.00 650.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review G Club Operations LLC objection and caselaw therein and begin preparation of draft
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 4.50 1,462.50 Draft and revise reply memorandum to G Club Operations, Shin Hsin Yu, and Jie Zhang's objection to trustee's 8th supplemental omnibus
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Confer with S. Smeriglio and PHC1 regarding replies to objections to 8th and 9th 2004 exam
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Review schedules and breakdown of Kwok
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 Correspond w/ P. Linsey regarding need for another supp motion for 2004 exam of new bank identified. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 fwd e-mail from Schwab requesting more information on individuals contained in the subpoena search w suggestion for next steps Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A107 325.00 0.20 65.00 Meet with Attorney P. Linsey regarding evidence to attach in reply to objection of 2004 motion Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.60 240.00 Review supp upload of Israel Discount Bank documents for missing bank accts requested by Kroll, e-mail to P. Linsey indicating same Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 Call with D. Carnelli whether SAR reports are
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 450.00 0.60 270.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft/revise memorandum to Attorney Suchter in advance of meet-and-confer on 2004 subpoena to Royal Business Bank. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 450.00 0.90 405.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Communicate (other external) with Attorney Diane Suchter regarding meet-and-confer for 2004 subpoena to Royal Business Bank. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze supplemental production (dated 11/17/23) from RBB. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.60 240.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review Relativity for full compliance to 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.30 120.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with P. Linsey and E. Lacombe from TD bank re redactions, coordinate and set up
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 correspond w K.A. regarding citibank production and upload to relativity. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 400.00 0.50 200.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Call w P. Linsey to prep for Kroll call tomorrow regarding outstanding documents from banks'
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.30 120.00 Correspond w BoA counsel regarding amended
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review proof of service for First County Bank,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A106 400.00 0.30 120.00 correspond with client regarding service of most recent subpoenas, review whether PoS received, respond to same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 450.00 1.20 540.00 Research service of process on active foreign
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.50 200.00 Review Axos production for completion re Kroll
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 325.00 4.00 1,300.00 Review and revise response to objection of 8th
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 325.00 5.50 1,787.50 Review and analyze objections to the 9th Rule 2004 Motion (1.5); draft and revise response to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 review correspondence from P. Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.30 120.00 Reviewed detailed e-mail from Kroll regarding findings of possible new entities, productions in which there are issues (redactions), missing documents, etc., correspond with P. Linsey regarding prior link found in another bank's
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 450.00 1.90 855.00 Draft and revise follow-up e-mail to Attorney
suspicious activity reports (0.3); continue conduct supplemental legal research and review of
1020.320 (1.0). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Correspondence w P. Linsey and Axos Bank rep regarding outstanding subpoena compliance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding status of Kroll analysis, motions to compel and alter ego
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Attend conference call with client , attorney Linsey and attorney Carnelli regarding discovery disputes, and status of avoidance action analysis Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 450.00 2.10 945.00 Correspond and confer with S. Smeriglio and PHC1 regarding replies to objections to 8th and 9th Rule 2004 motions (0.2), confer with D.
review/follow-up project (0.3), prepare for
projects (0.5), confer and correspond with S.
motions/objections (0.2), confer with K. Mitchell
regarding TD Bank/Axos/Morgan Stanley/Bank of America subpoena compliance and open issues (0.5), correspond with A. Lomas and P. Parizek
discovery/avoidance analysis (0.2), draft cover email for correspondence with K. Rudd (Bank of
correspond with K. Mitchell regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 450.00 3.00 1,350.00 Prepare for standing meeting with trustee regarding NPM projects (0.5), correspond with D. Skalka and D. Carnelli regarding meeting with trustee (0.1), standing call with trustee (0.4), confer with D. Skalka regarding further banks
production per bank counsel's comments (0.2), correspond with M. Cesena and K. Mitchell regarding Axos Bank outstanding documents
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery and correcting bank counsel's understanding as to prior production (0.2), correspond with A. Lomas regarding facts for motion to compel DBS Bank (0.3), memorandum to R. Flynn regarding motion to compel DBS Bank (0.5), review/analyze further production from UBS (0.4), correspond with L. Fried regarding Nov. 28 hearing on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 325.00 1.80 585.00 Draft and revise citations in reply to objection of rule 2004 Motion (.9); revise reply memorandum
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.30 120.00 attention to correspondence and attachments from Kroll regarding DBS documents needed in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Review follow ups to RBB meet and confer call on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.30 120.00 rec'v and reviewed e-mails bt P. Linsey and Axos bank in response to f/u email, update tracker and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 400.00 1.00 400.00 Draft motion to adjourn UBS motion to compel
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 325.00 0.50 162.50 Revise citations in reply to the 9th Rule 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A103 400.00 1.30 520.00 Draft 10th Supplemental Motion for 2004 Exam (1), revise RFPs to include specific language (.2), coordinate creation of new subpoenas with K.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A105 400.00 0.30 120.00 Call w P. Linsey regarding outstanding Kroll
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.40 160.00 conference call with P. Linsey and Beth Lacombe
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A101 400.00 1.00 400.00 Prepare for call with Kroll 11/22/23 regarding bank subpoenas and avoidance action status Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A106 400.00 0.10 40.00 rec'v status request of service of subpoenas from
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A108 400.00 0.40 160.00 reviewed and responded to several e-mails regarding supplemental production by Israel Discount Bank, rec'v supp production, saved to
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P B120 A103 325.00 0.50 162.50 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Revise reply of G Club Operations LLC Limited objection to eighth supplemental rule 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 3.00 525.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Service of Motion for Status Conference on manual service parties (1.0); service of Notice of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.20 35.00 Correspond w K. Mitchell; make Kearny Bank and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with P. Linsey regarding consent
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 450.00 4.60 2,070.00 Correspond with E. Sutton and K. Ahumada regarding service of hearing notice regarding 8th and 9th Rule 2004 motions (0.2), draft certificate of service regarding hearing on pending rule 2004 motions, objections, etc. and attention to filing same (0.4), correspond with K. Mitchell reading 10th rule 2004 motion (0.2), correspond with A. Lomas and P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding 10th rule 2004 motion (0.2), confer with E. Sutton regarding replies to Rule 2004 objections (0.1), review and analyze G-Club objections to 8th and 9th rule 2004 motions (0.6), review and analyze proposed intervenor objections to 8th and 9th rule 2004 motions (0.7), revise omnibus reply to objections to 8th rule 2004 motion (1.8), review E. Sutton and S. Smeriglio further revisions to reply regarding 8th rule 2004 motion and revise further (0.2), correspond with trustee regarding reply to objections to 8th rule 2004 motion (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 4.60 2,070.00 Review and analyze supplemental production from Axos Bank (0.6), correspond with M. Cesena and M. Medina (Axos) regarding supplemental production and outstanding documents (0.2), review pleadings from HCHK A.P. in connection with omnibus reply re: 9th rule 2004 motion (0.5), revise omnibus reply to objections to 9th rule 2004 motion (1.8), correspond with S. Smeriglio and E. Sutton regarding draft reply re: 9th rule 2004 motion (0.2), review and analyze initial Rule 2004 production from Morgan Stanley (1.1),
regarding Morgan Stanley production (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 450.00 1.60 720.00 Correspond with L. Fried regarding hearing on motion to compel UBS (0.2), confer with K. Mitchell regarding consent motion to adjourn UBS hearing/outstanding banks discovery/10th rule 2004 motion (0.3), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding UBS consent motion (0.1), confer with E. Lacombe (TD Bank) and K. Mitchell regarding problems with TD Bank production
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery (0.3), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding next steps with TD Bank (0.2), revise consent motion to adjourn UBS hearing and correspond with L. Fried and K. Mitchell regarding same (0.3), confer with R. Flynn regarding motion to compel DBS
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 400.00 0.30 120.00 Prepare agenda for call with Kroll today,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.20 35.00 Send supplemental production to ULX via
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 400.00 0.40 160.00 received communication from Kroll regarding new information/institutions, revise tracker re
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 1.00 400.00 Conference call with Kroll on bank discovery and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.30 120.00 Review further production from IDB in response to 2004 exam subpoena, update tracker, inform
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Review response from PH on draft motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.60 105.00 Service Reply to Objection of 8th Supplemental
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 450.00 0.90 405.00 Preliminary review of supplemental compliance
subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 review response from K. Rudd of BoA to subpoena, reviewed response from P. Linsey to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 450.00 3.90 1,755.00 Correspond with K. Mitchell regarding banks rule 2004 discovery in advance of call with Kroll team (0.2), prepare for call with Kroll team regarding banks discovery and avoidance analysis (0.4), meeting with A. Lomas, P. Parizek, D. Barron and K. Mitchell regarding developments in banks discovery and avoidance analysis (1.0), review
correspond with ULX and D. Barron regarding Comerica production (0.2), review and analyze supplemental Bank of America production (0.4), correspond with K. Mitchell and K. Rudd (Bank of
America production (0.2), correspond with trustee regarding replies to 8th and 9th Rule 2004 motion objections (0.2), further revise reply
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery correspond with L. Fried and trustee regarding adjournment of motion to compel UBS (0.2), finalize motion to adjourn hearing on motion to compel UBS and attention to filing same (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A106 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Correspond with trustee regarding reply to objections to 8th Rule 2004 motion (0.1), finalize reply to objections to 8th Rule 2004 motion and attention to filing same (0.6), review and analyze production from Evolve Bank and Trust (1.4), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding use of Wise platform (0.2), correspond with ULX
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Correspond with N. Bassett regarding reply to objections to 9th Rule 2004 motion (0.1), correspond and confer with R. Barry (FDIC) regarding subpoena for Signature Bank records
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 attention to correspondence from FDIC counsel regarding Signature Bank subpoena and call on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Review Relativity upload summary for week,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor attention to correspondence from P. Linsey regarding motion to compel DBS, respond to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 450.00 2.20 990.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with R. Flynn regarding DBS motion
correspondence/subpoenas/related documents for motion to compel (0.2), correspond with R. Flynn and K. Mitchell regarding prior DBS subpoena (0.1), correspond with D. Skalka and trustee regarding NPM planning call (0.2), prepare notice regarding reply regarding 8th rule 2004 motion and attention to filing same (0.3), review N. Bassett revisions to reply regarding 9th rule 2004 motion and finalize reply (0.4), correspond with trustee regarding replies regarding rule 2004 motions (0.2), correspond
debtor-associated entities in preparation for hearing on 8th and 9th rule 2004 motions and review documents flagged by D. Barron (0.6) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 450.00 1.70 765.00 Memorandum to P. Parizek and A. Lomas (Kroll) and D. Barron regarding developments with FDIC regarding Signature Bank subpoena and next steps (0.4), correspond with R. Barry (FDIC) regarding Signature Bank subpoena/protective order/and searches (0.3), prepare for Nov. 28 hearing (0.5), memorandum to trustee and PH counsel regarding agenda for Nov. 28 hearing (0.3), correspond with K. Ahumada regarding Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 30 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 43 of 72
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Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.30 120.00 attention to request from R. Flynn regarding DBS amended subpoena, respond to same, f/u with K.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 Review multiple e-mails and docs b/t P. Linsey and counsel for FDIC (Signature Bank) to prepare
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.50 200.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Meet and confer with FDIC regarding subpoena
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.30 120.00 Research what constitutes effective service on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 correspondence w/ D. Skalka re compliance review of bank documents in relativity. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 0.60 195.00 Review, analyze and mark Comerica bank
subpoena for compliance related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.30 120.00 draft amended subpoena for service on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
325.00 1.10 357.50 Review, analyze and mark Evolve Bank & Trust
subpoena for compliance related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 1.10 440.00 Review relativity for compliance documents for follow up (1), e-mail to D. Skalka with results (.1) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 attention to correspondence from P. Linsey and PNC Bank re providing add'l information for subpoena compliance, f/u with client to ascertain
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.30 120.00 Draft cover letters for USA and DOJ for service of subpoena to FDIC as servicer to Signature Bank Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.20 80.00 Review comments from K. Ahumada, revised letters and fwd to P. Linsey for review/signature Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.30 120.00 review e-mail from P. Linsey with edits, revised
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
400.00 0.30 120.00 Review correspondence from P. Linsey re FDIC cover letters and subpoenas, prepare complete packages and provide to E. Cohen for service, fwd copies of same to K. Ahumada for service re Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 31 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 44 of 72
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A104 400.00 0.90 360.00 certified mail Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
review relativity BoA, CitiBank and M&T Bank's
A104 325.00 3.00 975.00 supplemental productions for compliance data Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
subpoena for compliance related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 review correspondence from Kroll regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 review substance and respond to meeting request bt Kroll and P. Linsey and client for this
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A101 175.00 6.00 1,050.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare exhibits and materials for hearing Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 325.00 0.40 130.00 Draft and revise NPM document review records based upon review of Comerica Bank, Evolve and Trust Bank, and Morgan Stanley based upon
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Attend conference call with client and attorney Linsey regarding discovery and avoidance action
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Review bank compliance document status (.5); and draft memorandum to attorney Mitchell regarding 11/28 call and compliance document
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Correspond with K. Ahumada regarding Nov. 28 hearing (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell and R. Flynn regarding motion to compel DBS Bank (0.2), prepare for meet-and-confer with FDIC counsel (0.3), telephone conference with R. Barry (FDIC) and K. Mitchell (0.5), correspond and confer with K. Ahumada regarding materials for Nov. 28 hearing (0.2), prepare for hearing on 8th and 9th Rule 2004 motions (0.4), review and analyze FDIC regulations regarding service and extent of FDIC's compliance (0.5), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding FDIC's position (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell and D. Carnelli about
correspond with R. Flynn regarding motion to
question (0.2), correspond further with K. Mitchell and D. Carnelli regarding FDIC subpoena compliance and revise letters to U.S. Attorney
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare for weekly update call with trustee (0.5), confer with D. Skalka regarding weekly update
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery call with trustee and avoidance claims (0.3),
regarding Nov. 28 hearing (0.2), confer with trustee, D. Skalka, and D. Carnelli regarding NPM litigation projects (0.7), correspond with E. LaCombe (TD Bank) regarding HCHK Entities' bank records (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding FDIC subpoena service (0.2), draft lengthy correspondence to R. Barry (FDIC) responding to FDIC's defenses and providing further information regarding accounts (0.6), correspond with A. Lomas (Kroll) regarding Signature Bank accounts (0.2), correspond with M. Boynton (Comerica) and K. Mitchell regarding amended Comerica subpoena (0.2), correspond with A. Luft and D. Barron regarding transcript to Nov. 14 hearing (0.1), correspond with E. Sutton regarding further meet and confer with J. Nealon
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 0.10 32.50 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
determining status of responses to rule 2004
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 450.00 0.30 135.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft analysis regarding service of subpoena
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 rec'v response from client regarding PNC bank,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.40 160.00 TC w D. Skalka regarding compliance related
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor correspondence to S. Phan at Relativity regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review correspondence regarding modification of pretrial order, response from defendant, and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 1.00 400.00 Review recent bank productions for compliance with 2004 subpoena and Kroll outstanding list Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.30 120.00 Several communications with Relativity regarding narrowing search for bank compliance docs,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor rec'v and rev'd response from Kroll regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.50 200.00 Review relativity for compliance documents
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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P B120 A101 175.00 0.20 35.00 Prepare and file transcript request Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 0.10 17.50 Prepare check request for payment to Metro
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A104 450.00 1.40 630.00 Review and analyze Kroll report on Greenwich
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 450.00 4.40 1,980.00 Prepare for hearing on contested eighth and ninth Rule 2004 motions (1.1), prepare for hearing on motion to compel Seacoast (0.5),
regarding motion to compel DBS Bank and next steps (0.2), draft supplemental filing regarding Seacoast emails (0.8), revise supplemental Seacoast filing and attention to exhibits and attention to filing same (0.4), correspond with J. Anthony (Seacoast) regarding supplemental
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 450.00 4.90 2,205.00 Correspond with G. Matthews (Reliable) regarding Nov. 28 transcript (0.1), correspond with E. Lacombe (TD Bank) and K. Mitchell
conference (0.2), confer with T. Flynn (First County Bank) regarding subpoena (0.2), attend hearing on contested Rule 2004 matters and other matters in Bridgeport bankruptcy court
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Telephone attorney Mitchell regarding status of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 400.00 1.10 440.00 Draft motion to expedite hearing on motion to compel compliance (DBS), send to R. Flynn and P.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.30 120.00 f/u e-mail to contact at Axos regarding
subpoena, updated tracker with new contact
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.70 280.00 Review Standard Chartered production in relativity pursuant to P. Linsey request for debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 Rev'd e-mail from E. Cohen regarding service on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.30 120.00 Call with R. Flynn regarding motion to compel DBS and expedite to be filed, edits made to motion to expedite, e-mail to T. Jones regarding
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Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery
A104 400.00 0.40 160.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Review edits from P. Linsey regarding filing of motion to expedite, complete edits, correspond w P. Linsey re same, correspond w. T. Jones
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 2.00 800.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor con't review of relativity for compliance documents pursuant client's specific request Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to correspondence regarding obtaining transcripts for evidentiary hearings held 11/28. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 Communication w T. Jones regarding filing of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 400.00 0.30 120.00 Review e-mail with suggestions from P. Linsey re:
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 450.00 1.30 585.00 Correspond with K. Mitchell regarding motion to compel DBS Bank and motion to expedite (0.2),
regarding further Comerica production (0.1), correspond and confer with K. Mitchell regarding filing and serving DBS Bank motion and motion to expedite (0.2), revise/finalize motion to
attention to filing same (0.6), correspond with R. Ward (DBS Bank) regarding motion to compel
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 0.30 120.00 Review correspondence regarding privileged documents re Ttee v. Guo, brief review of stevens
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 correspond with Axos bank contact re production of remaining documents, update
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A101 400.00 0.30 120.00 prepare for call with TD Bank rep regarding redactions, correspond w P. Linsey regarding same, f/u w counsel regarding assignee consent
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 400.00 0.20 80.00 Review correspondence bt P. Linsey and TD Bank including attached deeds of assignment for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 correspond w P. Linsey regarding citibank f/u Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Correspond w Kroll and P. Linsey to schedule
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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P B120 A108 400.00 0.70 280.00 Conference call with TD Bank and P. Linsey
P B120 A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Correspond w Citibank to requesting account information that was missing from original
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 400.00 0.30 120.00 Draft amended subpoena for TD Bank, Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 400.00 0.20 80.00 Draft correspondence to K. Ahumada regarding preparation of subpoenas for service for 8th and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.50 200.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor correspond with P. Linsey regarding upcoming Kroll call, outstanding items, 8th and 9th supp
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 400.00 0.20 80.00 Research address for Newpeople LLC for file, correspondence to P. Linsey and K. Ahumada regarding same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 400.00 0.90 360.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Research Relativity for Standard Chartered account holder name(s), report findings to P.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 400.00 0.30 120.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Mahwah case for client, report to P. Linsey Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.40 160.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review response from client regarding PNC subpoena, compare to RFP, review e-mails from Kroll re same, f/u to ask for more information Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A102 325.00 2.60 845.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Research and review caselaw on bankruptcy code section 549 postpetition transfers by debtor Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B120 A102 450.00 6.10 2,745.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Research avoidance action caselaw under section 549 of transfer by alter ego shell company (4.3); Begin drafting complaint regarding section 549
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A103 400.00 0.70 280.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft memorandum to D. Skalka regarding bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to e-mail regarding Kwok meeting,
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor rec'v and respond to request to draft CoS for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A105 400.00 0.20 80.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Rec'v and rev'd e-mail regarding service to Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 36 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 49 of 72
Phase ID B120 Asset Analysis and Recovery foreign companies, and procedures regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A101 175.00 2.50 437.50 Prepare 38 subpoenas for service of 8th and 9th
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A104 325.00 0.10 32.50 Review and analyze updated records for
production in response to rule 2004 subpoenas Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B120 A106 450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Confer with trustee and Kroll regarding asset investigation (0.5), confer with E. Lacombe (TD Bank) and K. Mitchell regarding supplemental TD Bank compliance/redactions/outstanding docs (0.5), attention to deeds of compliance for HCHK Entities and correspond with TD Bank regarding
correspond with E. Lacombe regarding assignee's
correspond/confer with A. Bongartz, K. Mitchell
extend removal deadline (0.3), correspond with E. Cohan regarding service of subpoenas for 8th rule 2004 order and correspond with K. Mitchell and K. Ahumada regarding same (0.2), attention to order expediting hearing on motion to compel DBS and correspond with R. Ward regarding same (0.3), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding COS (0.1), memorandum to E. Sutton regarding
relevant documents from subpoena target for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B120 Billable 375.30 148,050.00 Asset Analysis and Recovery
B130 A103 450.00 4.60 2,070.00 Draft/revise Motion to Sell, Retain Auctioneer,
P B130 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with N. Kinsella regarding auctioneer
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B130 A104 450.00 1.60 720.00 Review/analyze local rules regarding public sale of personal property (.5); research assets to be
consultant regarding possible retention (.4);
B130 A103 450.00 6.30 2,835.00 Draft/revise Motion to Sell Assets; Motion to
Auctioneer and Application to Employ Sales
B130 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Communicate (other outside counsel) PHC1 regarding retention of auctioneer; issues with Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 37 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 50 of 72
Phase ID B130 Asset Disposition coordinator retention (.2); review and prepare correspondence (.10) review draft motion (.1)
Total for Phase ID B130 Billable 13.10 5,895.00 Asset Disposition Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications
450.00 1.00 450.00 Correspond with H. Claiborn about September monthly fee statement and review MFS (0.2),
correspondence regarding Kroll MFS (0.2), confer with A. Bongartz and trustee regarding same (0.2), correspond with H. Claiborn/K. Mayhew/P. Parizek regarding Kroll MFS (0.2), correspond
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.70 315.00 Confer with H. Claiborn regarding monthly fee
correspond with K. Mayhew regarding Kroll fee statements and confidentiality/privilege (0.2),
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with H. Claiborn and D. Skalka regarding UST's response to 3rd interim fee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
500.00 0.20 100.00 Draft memorandum to attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding UST and Committee emails regarding Kroll monthly fee statements (0.1), correspond with K. Mayhew
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.70 315.00 Correspond with trustee regarding Kroll and Committee/UST comments (0.2), correspond with K. Mayhew regarding same (0.1), confer with H. Claiborn regarding Kroll MFS (0.2), confer with P.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
450.00 0.90 405.00 Memorandum to trustee and A. Bongartz regarding correspondence and calls with Kroll, UST and Committee with advice regarding next steps (0.3), correspond with K. Mayhew and H.
comments on Kroll and proposing call with Kroll (0.3), correspond further with trustee, P. Parizek (Kroll) and H. Claiborn and K. Mayhew about call
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
500.00 0.20 100.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding Kroll fee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications
B160 A108 450.00 1.40 630.00 Correspond with P. Parizek and H. Claiborn regarding UST request for Kroll expense records (0.1), correspond with K. Mayhew and H. Claiborn
review/analyze/revise October time records (1.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A108 450.00 2.10 945.00 Correspond with P. Parizek, H. Claiborn and Committee counsel regarding rescheduling call
review/revise October fee statements (1.9) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A111 500.00 1.20 600.00 Review billing statement regarding October time
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A105 450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Correspond and confer with K. Ahumada regarding October monthly fee statement (0.3), correspond and confer with A. Bongartz and D.
statement (0.2), finalize/attention to filing/service of October monthly fee statement for NPM (0.3),
Committee/UST objections and clarifications of time entries (0.3), correspond with P. Parizek and trustee regarding same (0.1) correspond with H. Claiborn regarding same (0.1), correspond with
confidentiality (0.2), prepare for call with
Kroll/Committee/UST regarding Kroll projects and billing (1.0), confer with H. Claiborn regarding NPM projects/October fee statement (0.5), correspond with trustee and P. Parizek
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with P. Parizek regarding Kroll's monthly fee statement and time records and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A102 450.00 1.10 495.00 Correspond and confer with A. Bongartz regarding Eisner retention application/hearing (0.1), draft motion for remote appearance for Eisner rep (0.3), correspond with A. Bongartz regarding motion for remote appearance for Eisner rep (0.1), finalize/file motion for remote appearance (0.2), correspond with clerk and A. Bongartz regarding Eisner retention app hearing (0.2), correspond with A. Calascibetta (Esiner) regarding Eisner retention app hearing (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B160 A101 450.00 0.60 270.00 Prepare for hearing on NPM third interim fee application (0.4), correspond with P. Parizek and
regarding Kroll monthly fee statements (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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5248.001 11/29/2023 Phase ID B160 Fee/Employment Applications
B160 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Correspond with A. Bongartz and P. Parizek regarding Kroll monthly fee statements (0.2), draft Kroll monthly fee statement filing and correspond with P. Parizek regarding same (0.2), finalize and attention to filing and service of Kroll
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B160 Billable 14.70 6,695.00 Fee/Employment Applications
B180 A105 450.00 0.60 270.00 correspond with K. Mitchell regarding avoidance
regarding avoidance claims analysis, banks doc review project, and adversary proceedings (0.4) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Review draft memorandum regarding alter ego
Mitchell regarding additional case law for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A102 400.00 1.60 640.00 Research ttee avoidance of alter ego transfers Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A105 400.00 0.40 160.00 Telephone conference with w P. Linsey re main focus for memorandum of avoidance capabilities Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A102 400.00 2.60 1,040.00 Research ttee avoidance of alter ego transfers Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A105 450.00 1.20 540.00 Confer with K. Mitchell regarding avoidance memo and areas of further analysis (0.4), confer with D. Skalka regarding avoidance analysis and team meeting (0.1), correspond and confer with D. Barron regarding transfers analysis (0.4), review Kroll work product and correspond with P.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A103 400.00 2.40 960.00 Revise memorandum re avoidable transfer by
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A103 400.00 2.90 1,160.00 finish revisions of memo review avoidable
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A104 450.00 0.90 405.00 Correspond with P. Parizek regarding call about transfers analysis (0.1), meeting with A. Lomas and J. Lazarus (Kroll) regarding transfers analysis (0.4), review and analyze Kroll analysis of shell
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A103 450.00 7.30 3,285.00 Review and analyze memorandum from L. Astone and K. Mitchell (0.5), research regarding avoidance claims in alter ego context and review numerous cases (3.8), confer with D. Barron regarding pleading avoidance claims (0.4), work on memorandum regarding avoidance claims in
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B180 A105 450.00 1.80 810.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Attend meeting with NPM counsel regarding discovery status, avoidance actions and litigation planning. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A111 500.00 0.50 250.00 Meet with attorneys Linsey and Carnelli regarding alter ego analysis and avoidance
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A111 500.00 0.60 300.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Meet with Attorney Linsey regarding alter ego research issues and status of alter ego findings Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A104 450.00 4.10 1,845.00 Correspond with P. Parizek (Kroll) regarding avoidance analysis/transfers data/outstanding banks discovery (0.1), review and analyze N.
regarding Ponzi presumption and inquiry notice
inquiry notice (1.6), draft/revise memorandum regarding Ponzi presumption and inquiry notice
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A105 450.00 2.00 900.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with K. Mitchell regarding meeting with Kroll (0.2), prepare for meeting with Kroll regarding open financial discovery (0.3), meeting with P. Parziek, A. Lomas, K. Mitchell regarding new bank production/outstanding financial production/avoidance analysis (0.7), correspond
correspond with D. Skalka and N. Kinsella
transcript request for Nov. 14 hearing and correspond with D. Barron regarding same (0.2), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding Open Bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A105 450.00 0.70 315.00 Confer with N. Kinsella and D. Skalka regarding memo re: conduit defense and related research (0.3), confer and correspond with D. Barron regarding avoidance claims and potential status
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with N. Kinsella regarding conduit
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A104 450.00 0.80 360.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze analysis of Lamp Capital transfers from Kroll (0.6), correspond with D.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A107 450.00 1.40 630.00 Confer with D. Barron regarding status conference/tolling motion/avoidance pleading issues (0.6), draft motion for status conference
finalize/attention to filing motion for status
NEUBERT, PEPE & MONTEITH, P.C.
P B180 A108 450.00 0.50 225.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
regarding meeting on avoidance analysis and Rule 2004 investigation (0.2), review/analyze outline for call with Committee and PAX and correspond with D. Barron and trustee regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B180 A106 450.00 0.70 315.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with trustee and counsel for PAX and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
preparation of avoidance action complaints Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B180 A102 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Research regarding mere conduit defense to recovery of avoidable transfers (1.3), work on
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A111 500.00 0.70 350.00 Draft memoranda to attorney Kinsella and T. Jones regarding Kroll analysis and Lamp Capital and Greenwich Land transactions (.4);begin review of Greenwich Land transfer analysis(.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A111 500.00 1.60 800.00 Telephone Attorney Kinsella regarding Greenwich land transaction information and avoidance claim issues (.4); draft memorandum to Attorney Barron regarding information on transferees and 12/1 call (.4) ; review Greenwich
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
B180 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Telephone attorney Linsey regarding preparation of spreadsheet for client regarding avoidable
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
P B180 A105 450.00 3.30 1,485.00 Confer and correspond with S. Smeriglio regarding section 549 research project (0.4), confer with D. Skalka regarding avoidance analysis to present to trustee (0.7), confer with trustee and A. Smith (PAX) regarding tolling
regarding PAX lien (0.3), research regarding equitable ownership issues and memorandum to D. Skalka regarding same (1.3), confer with D. Barron regarding pleading avoidance complaints
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID B180 Billable 42.60 18,910.00 Avoidance Action Analysis Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005
P L602 A103 450.00 1.10 495.00 Correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding Greenwich Land "objection" to notice of related proceedings (0.2), revise reply to objection to notice of related proceeding and correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding
same (0.6), finalize reply to objection to notice of Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 42 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 55 of 72
Phase ID L602 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005 related proceeding and attention to filing same
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A104 450.00 0.20 90.00 Review and analyze district court's order regarding notice of supplemental authority and notices of related case. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A104 450.00 0.50 225.00 Review and analyze defendants' opposition to motion to conduct video tour of Taconic Road premises (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett and A.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A106 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with trustee, A. Luft and PHC1 regarding hearing on motion for video tour of
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 3.60 1,620.00 Confer with A. Luft and PHC1 regarding hearing
property (1.2), prepare argument for motion to conduct video tour of Taconic Road property
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A105 400.00 0.10 40.00 F/U with P Linsey and D. Skalka regarding declaration owed by First Bank of Greenwich. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A107 450.00 1.40 630.00 Confer with PHC1 regarding hearing on motion for video tour (0.1), confer with A. Luft regarding hearing on motion for video tour (0.2), prepare for hearing on motion for video tour (0.8), confer with A. Luft and trustee regarding hearing (0.3) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A104 450.00 1.00 450.00 Review and analyze defendants' objection to motion for summary judgment (0.8), correspond with W. Farmer and N. Bassett regarding briefing
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L602 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with S. Maza regarding reply to Greenwich Land summary judgment opposition
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L602 Billable 8.30 3,730.00 Greenwich Land A.P. # 23-5005
Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012
L603 A108 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with J. Moriarty regarding request to extend briefing deadline in interpleader appeal (0.1), correspond with N. Bassett regarding same
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L603 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with N. Bassett, trustee and J. Moriarty regarding HK Parties' request to extend briefing deadline and attention to HK Parties'
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID L603 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Total for Phase ID L603 Billable 0.40 180.00 HK USA/Interpleader A.P.s ## 22-5003, 23-5012 Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A104 400.00 1.00 400.00 Review supplemental M. Guo document
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 325.00 1.00 325.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze supplemental documents
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A109 450.00 10.00 4,500.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Appear for and attend deposition of Mei Guo,
Limited, and 30(b)(6) deposition of Whitecroft Shore Limited (8.5); completion of outlines and preparations for deposition and coordination of service of Rule 30(b)(6) subpoenas upon Ms. Guo in her capacity as sole director of Anton Development and Whitecroft Shore Limited (1.5) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A109 450.00 8.60 3,870.00 Prepare for Mei Guo deposition and review exhibits (2.3), confer with D. Carnelli and A. Luft in preparation for Mei Guo deposition (0.4), confer and correspond with L. Vartan regarding disputes about Mei Guo deposition (0.4), attend deposition of Mei Guo (4.2), confer with D. Carnelli following Mei Guo deposition regarding next steps (0.5), correspond with R. Flynn regarding opposition to Jetlaw motion to quash
L605 A101 450.00 1.40 630.00 (0.3), review and analyze Jetlaw motion to quash
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Draft and complete outlines and preparation for 30(b)(6) depositions of Anton Development Limited and Whitecroft.
L605 A111 500.00 0.40 200.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Telephone attorney Linsey regarding deposition status and subpoenas served on Whitecroft and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.30 585.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with A. Luft regarding Mei Guo claims (0.1), confer with R. Flynn regarding opposition to Jetlaw motion to quash (0.1),
deposition/discovery disputes/next steps (0.5), review deposition transcripts and correspond with court reporter regarding corrections (0.6) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.80 360.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
memorandum of law to quash subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.40 180.00 Review and analyze order setting briefing schedule on Jetlaw's motion to quash (0.1); confer with Attorney Linsey and Attorney Skalka regarding the same (0.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A102 325.00 5.00 1,625.00 Research and review of service of and Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 44 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 57 of 72
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A103 325.00 0.40 130.00 enforcement of Rule 30(b)(6) subpoenas on foreign entities (2.5); begin daft of motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Draft memorandum regarding research results
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 0.80 400.00 Review and revise declaration related to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 1.50 675.00 Correspond with E. Cohan regarding affirmations of service of Anton Development and Whitecroft subpoenas (0.2), review and analyze defendant's initial disclosures (0.4), attention to Anton Development and Whitecroft affirmations of service and correspond with E. Cohan regarding same (0.2), correspond and confer with R. Flynn regarding opposition to Jetlaw motion to quash (0.2), confer with S. Smeriglio regarding research for motion to compel shell companies (0.2), review cases and analysis from S. Smeriglio for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 6.90 3,105.00 Draft motion to compel shell companies and
exhibits in support of same (4.2), correspond with S. Smeriglio regarding same (0.2), proof and revise opposition and cross-motion to compel regarding Jetlaw (1.6), correspond with R. Flynn regarding Jetlaw opposition (0.1), review S. Smeriglio revisions to motion to compel shell companies and further revise (0.6), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding discovery
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.50 200.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Revise motion to compel anton, whitecroft and
sanctions; Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.50 200.00 Revise objection to motion to quash sub to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.10 40.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review D. Skalka aff for objection to motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.60 270.00 Call with Attorney Moriarty regarding status of review of privileged materials (0.3); correspond Attorney Linsey regarding same (0.1); correspond with Attorney Moriarty in follow-up to call (0.2). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 4.40 1,980.00 Correspond with K. Mitchell regarding discovery
cross-motion to compel Jetlaw (0.3), revise
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 correspond with trustee regarding discovery motions (0.2), correspond and confer with trustee regarding revisions to discovery motions (0.2), work on trustee revisions to discovery motions (0.2), work on motion to compel shell companies (exhibits) (0.8), correspond with L. Fried regarding UBS production and protective order (0.2), correspond with S. Phan about social media discovery (0.1), meeting with S. Phan (ULX) regarding supplemental production to defendant (0.6), review supplemental production and conduct second-level privilege review (1.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Draft motion to expedite motion to compel shell companies and opposition and cross-motion to compel regarding Jetlaw (1.2), revise motion to expedite and correspond with trustee regarding same (0.5), further revise motion to compel shell companies and opposition and cross-motion regarding Jetlaw (0.6), correspond with trustee
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.20 540.00 Review and analyze transcript from deposition of Mei Guo on 11/1/2023. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.30 135.00 Draft memos to UnitedLex regarding custodian and source of certain documents produced to Zeisler and Zeisler. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.90 360.00 Review Mercantile document production in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 400.00 0.90 360.00 con't review of Mercantile 2004 exam subpoena production for compliance related documents Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.20 90.00 Draft and revise e-mail to Attorney Moriarty following-up on open items from privilege review. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 1.60 720.00 Proof and revise motion to expedite (0.4), correspond with N. Bassett regarding motion to expedite and hearing on same (0.1), finalize and attention to filing motion to compel shell companies, opposition and cross-motion to compel Jetlaw, and motion to expedite (0.8), correspond and confer with L. Fried (UBS) regarding production subject to protective order
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.90 405.00 Review and analyze defendant's response to our
reference and forward the same to NPM counsel. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 1.10 495.00 Attend meet-and-confer with defendant's
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 subpoenas (0.8); correspond with Attorney Linsey regarding the same (0.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.40 180.00 Draft memoranda to Attorney Suchter to confirm follow-up production for Royal Business Bank. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 1.90 855.00 Correspond with ULX regarding UBS discovery
documents for protective order issue (0.2),
discovery disputes and update trustee regarding same (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding defendant's request to meet and confer (0.2), meet and confer with A. Romney and L. Vartan (defendant) regarding discovery disputes (0.5), confer with D. Carnelli regarding discovery meet and confer and next steps (0.2), update trustee regarding meet and confer (0.1), correspond and confer with L. Fried regarding UBS documents and protective order (0.2), brief research regarding corporations and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A111 500.00 0.30 150.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Telephone attorney Carnelli regarding summary
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A106 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft memoranda to client regarding proposal from defendant's counsel for 30(b)(6) subpoenas to Anton Development and Whitecroft Shore Limited. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A102 450.00 2.90 1,305.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
invocation of the Fifth Amendment at deposition by the designee, and deposing party's options. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.50 225.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft and revise e-mail to defendant's counsel with follow-up on meet-and-confer regarding Anton and Whitecroft subpoenas. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze potentially privileged and
Attorney Moriarty in MG adversary proceeding (2.0); draft and log potentially privileged documents that may be used as evidence (.7) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft memos to Attorney Linsey regarding Anton
designee. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A107 450.00 4.80 2,160.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with D. Carnelli regarding discovery dispute and 30(b)(6) subpoena/Fifth Amendment issue and defendant's proposal regarding motion to compel (0.8), review and analyze D. Carnelli
correspond with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.4),
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 research regarding Fifth Amendment and analyze cases (1.3), memorandum to N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding Fifth Amendment issues (0.4),
discovery disputes (0.7), confer with N. Bassett, A. Luft and D. Carnelli regarding new information from defendant and discovery dispute (0.7), confer with D. Carnelli regarding Nov. 14 hearing and research for same (0.3), correspond with L. Fried regarding UBS discovery and confer with L.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 4.50 2,025.00 Review and analyze defendant's reply to Trustee's objection to motion to withdraw the reference (0.8), correspond with N. Bassett, D. Carnelli D. Mohamed regarding same and NOAs for miscellaneous district court proceeding (0.3), review and analyze district court's orders
miscellaneous proceedings to Judge Dooley and Judge Williams' orders regarding GL objections and correspond with trustee regarding same (0.3), revise draft correspondence to defendant's
corporations to comply with 30(b)(6) subpoenas and correspond with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.3), review and analyze N. Kinsella review set (0.3), correspond with N. Kinsella regarding supplemental production document review set (0.2), review and analyze results from review project and designate documents for further scrutiny (1.8), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding privileged document review set and next steps regarding same (0.2), correspond with ULX regarding preparation of supplemental
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.80 360.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Draft memos to United Lex officials to coordinate
defendant. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 3.20 1,440.00 Review and analyze privileged and
proceeding. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 1.70 765.00 Review and analyze supplemental document production from United Lex before service on defendant. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with D. Carnelli and ULX regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.60 270.00 Draft memorandum to opposing counsel
compliance with 30(b)(6) subpoenas to Anton and Whitecroft. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A105 450.00 2.00 900.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding negotiations for consent order resolving motion to compel compliance on the 30(b)(6) subpoenas to Anton and Whitecroft (0.4); correspond with
proposed consent order regarding same (1.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
objection/opposition to motion to compel Anton Development and Whitecroft in connection with 30(b)(6) subpoenas. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.50 225.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
memorandum in support of the motion to quash the subpoena. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Review and analyze defendant's opposition to motion to compel (0.4), review and analyze Jetlaw's response to cross-motion to compel (0.2), correspond with A. Luft regarding discovery motions (0.2), correspond with J. Carberry (Jetlaw) regarding motion to quash and motion to compel (0.2), confer with J. Carberry (Jetlaw)
compel (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding Nov. 14 hearing and privilege dispute (0.2), correspond and confer with J. Moriarty about
meet-and-confer with J. Moriarty and L. Vartan regarding motion to compel corporations (0.6), memorandum to N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding meet and confer and framework for potential consent order (0.3), draft and file COS regarding hearing notice on discovery motions (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 1.80 810.00 Draft and revise proposed consent order regarding Anton and Whitecroft subpoenas (1.4);
regarding the same proposed consent order (0.4). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.90 405.00 Draft and revise terms of proposed consent order for Anton and Whitecroft subpoenas for opposing counsel's consideration. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A106 450.00 0.70 315.00 Draft memorandum to client regarding negotiations/terms for potential resolution of motion to compel compliance with 30(b)(6) subpoenas as against Anton and Whitecroft Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding plans for argument on Jetlaw motion to quash
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A102 450.00 1.40 630.00 Conduct supplemental legal research and review relevant caselaw in connection with 30(b)(6) Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 49 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 62 of 72
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 subpoenas to Anton Development Limited and Whitecroft Shores Limited for purpose of crafting a potential consent order. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 4.60 2,070.00 Prepare argument for motion to compel corporations (1.6), prepare argument for Jetlaw motion to compel and to respond to motion to quash (1.3), confer with D. Carnelli regarding
defendant/corporations (0.1), correspond with J. Carberry about Lamp Capital (0.3), confer with D. Carnelli and N. Bassett regarding potential resolution of motion to compel corporations (0.3), correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding motion to compel corporations (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding discovery hearing (0.1), confer with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding motion to compel corporations and
meet-and-confer with J. Moriarty and D. Carnelli regarding discovery disputes (0.3), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding discovery
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Complete review and analysis of privileged and
Attorney Moriarty. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.30 135.00 Draft and revise e-mails to Attorney Moriarity
privilege review. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 0.50 225.00 Confer with D. Carnelli regarding privilege dispute (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding consent privilege order and discovery matters (0.2), correspond with D. Carnelli and J. Moriarty regarding meet and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 2.50 1,125.00 Review and revise consent order regarding trustee privileges from main case (0.4); meet with Attorney Linsey regarding privileges issue (0.5); conduct legal research and review caselaw regarding privileges issue in Mei Guo Adv. Pro. (1.6). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 1.60 720.00 Draft and revise log of potentially privileged documents for discussion with Attorney Moriarty. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.60 270.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Moriarty regarding meet-and-confer for potentially privileged document review. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.30 135.00 Draft and revise e-mail to Attorney Moriarty regarding the potentially privileged documents (in follow-up to continued meet-and-confer). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A105 450.00 0.90 405.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Confer with D. Carnelli regarding privilege meet-and-confer with debtor's counsel (0.2), memorandum to D. Carnelli regarding motion for use of potentially privileged documents in adversary proceeding with points for argument
L605 A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 (0.5), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding discovery schedule and update to trustee (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding privileges issue/privileges-related motion. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.40 180.00 Review/analyze court order on Jetlaw's Motion to
Jetlaw/Opposition to Jetlaw's Motion to Quash. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.50 225.00 Review and analyze court's order on motion to quash/motion to compel Jetlaw (0.3), correspond
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 0.60 270.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Moriarty and Attorney Linsey regarding meet-and-confer on use of privileged documents. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.30 135.00 Review and analyze prior e-mail communications from defendant's counsel articulating position on
(specifically subdivision (d) and commentary thereto). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Confer with D. Carnelli regarding use of
disputes/scheduling order (0.3), confer with J. Moriarty and D. Carnelli regarding potentially privileged exhibits and use of same in effort to avoid motion practice (0.4), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding potential motion to resolve privilege issue (0.3), correspond and confer with
clarification regarding privilege questions (0.2),
correspondence (0.2), memorandum to N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding privilege dispute and advice regarding next steps (0.7), correspond with A. Luft and N. Bassett regarding HR docs and with analysis regarding privilege questions (0.4), review/analyze further case law from D.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A102 450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Conduct legal research and caselaw relevant case regarding implications, if any, of use and disclosure of privileged materials by agreement. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 2.70 1,215.00 Draft and revise legal analysis memorandum on the state of privilege issues. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
L605 A105 450.00 0.50 225.00 Correspond with D. Carnelli regarding FRE 502 (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding privilege
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 0.60 270.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze revisions for analysis memorandum to client of privilege issues (.4); review analysis from Attorney Linsey regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A104 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Review and analyze D. Carnelli research/analysis regarding privilege issues (0.4), further research regarding privilege issues in trustee context (0.5), memorandum to D. Carnelli regarding treatment of privilege issues in adversary proceeding (0.4),
items to prepare motion for summary judgment (0.7), review and analyze ACASS documents for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 1.40 630.00 Confer with D. Carnelli regarding privilege
defendant's position on privilege dispute (0.1), confer with D. Carnelli regarding summary judgment motion (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding amended scheduling order (0.2), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding
scheduling order (0.2), correspond with J. Moriarty regarding amending scheduling order (0.2), attention to further correspondence from J.
correspond with D. Carnelli regarding same (0.2) Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 1.30 585.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Begin drafting and outlining privileges-related
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 0.90 405.00 Telephone conference with Attorney Linsey
discovery, and next steps in Mei Guo Adv. Pro (0.6); attention to modifying pretrial order to accommodate forthcoming ruling on motion to compel shell companies (0.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 3.70 1,665.00 Review and revise memorandum on privileges issues (1.2); draft memorandum to client to forward the same (0.4); conduct follow-up legal
interest" doctrine (2.1). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.50 225.00 Draft and exchange e-mails with defendant's counsel regarding proposed modifications to pretrial order and conditions affecting the same. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.50 225.00 Draft and revise proposed e-mail resolving privileges issue with respect to documents in Mei Date: 12/21/2023 Detail Fee Task Code Billing Report Page: 52 Case 22-50073 Doc 2470 Filed 12/21/23 Entered 12/21/23 16:35:17 Page 65 of 72
Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008 Guo Adv. Pro. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 1.20 480.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A105 450.00 3.10 1,395.00 Confer with D. Carnelli regarding defendant's objections to revised pretrial schedule (0.2), correspond and confer with D. Carnelli regarding motion to amend scheduling order (0.2), revise
correspond and confer with J. Moriarty regarding scheduling order and agreement (0.3), confer with D. Carnelli regarding agreement with
motion for summary judgment (0.2), revise correspondence to debtor's counsel regarding use of potentially privileged materials (0.4), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding privilege (0.1), research effect of joint representations on privilege (1.1), correspond with D. Carnelli
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 1.10 495.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Complete drafting response to Attorney Suchter
compliance. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A108 450.00 1.30 585.00 Confer with defendant's counsel regarding proposed motion to modify the pretrial order (0.4); correspond via multiple e-mails with defense counsel regarding proposed motion to modify the pretrial order (0.9). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A106 450.00 0.30 135.00 Draft memorandum to client regarding proposed motion to modify pretrial order. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 1.80 810.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Revise to final form second joint motion to modify pretrial order (1.2) and the accompanying proposed order pursuant to agreement with defendant's counsel (.4); electronically file the
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 400.00 0.30 120.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor
Defendant, review attached joint motion to
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.30 135.00 Draft and revise e-mail to Trustee regarding privilege issue. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 2.80 1,260.00 Continue drafting privileges-related motion and accompanying review of privileges order and governing case law. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L605 A103 450.00 0.60 270.00 Draft and revise e-mail to Attorney Moriarty regarding privileges issue and forwarding HR 2004 transcript (0.4); correspond with Attorney
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Phase ID L605 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
A105 450.00 0.80 360.00 Linsey regarding the same (0.2). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Confer with D. Carnelli regarding privileges motion and summary judgment motion (0.7), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding V. Stevens
A104 450.00 1.50 675.00 Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Review and analyze additional legal research and relevant caselaw on privileges issue in context of joint representation. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 5.10 2,295.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Complete initial draft motion regarding privilege (2.9); begin drafting log for submission with
memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding the same (0.3). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 0.40 180.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Review and analyze order granting motion to
subpoena (0.2); draft e-mail to defendant's counsel regarding order (0.2). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 0.40 180.00 Draft memorandum to debtor's counsel on privilege issue and potentially privileged
regarding debtor's refusal to provide written consent for use of potentially privileged documents (0.2). Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 3.40 1,530.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Attention to order compelling defendant's/shell companies' compliance (0.2), confer with J. Carberry (Jetlaw) regarding Jetlaw's compliance with discovery order (0.2), review and analyze correspondence with debtor's counsel regarding privilege (0.2), confer with D. Carnelli regarding next steps in discovery following court orders and privilege motion/dispute (0.5), confer with D. Carnelli regarding Jetlaw documents (0.2), memorandum to trustee and N. Bassett updating regarding discovery developments and next steps (0.3), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding service of order on motion to compel (0.2), correspond with trustee regarding crime-fraud exception (0.2), memorandum to D. Carnelli regarding summary of privileged documents with
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A105 450.00 0.30 135.00 Draft memorandum to Attorney Linsey regarding manner of service upon shell companies (Anton and Whitecroft) of order granting motion to compel as against Anton and Whitecroft. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L605 Billable 153.40 68,035.00 Mei Guo (aircraft) A.P. # 23-5008
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A108 400.00 0.10 40.00 Attention to e-mails regarding missing bank
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A108 400.00 0.20 80.00 Attention e-mails re missing bank statements
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Correspond with N. Bassett, A. Luft and A. Pfeiffer regarding J. Pastore letter regarding redactions in Kroll time records and analyze Pastore's position (0.3), confer and correspond with W. Farmer regarding opposition brief in HCHK
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 1.80 810.00 Correspond and confer with N. Bassett regarding motion for extension of time to file appellee brief in appeal of 9019 order and attention to emails with proposed intervenors' counsel (0.2),
regarding motion to extend briefing schedule (0.2), brief research regarding briefing schedule issue and memorandum to N. Bassett regarding same (0.3), revise motion to extend briefing
regarding same (0.5), confer with N. Bassett and attention N. Bassett further revisions to motion to extend briefing schedule and revise further (0.2), correspond with M. McClammy regarding motion to extend briefing schedule (0.2), attention to M. McClammy revisions to consent motion and further revise, finalize, and attention
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 0.20 90.00 Attention to M. McClammy proposal regarding pre-hearing procedures and correspond with N.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding dismissal
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 450.00 0.30 135.00 Confer with W. Farmer regarding proposed intervenors' motion regarding hearing format (0.1), correspond with N. Bassett and W. Farmer regarding response to proposed intervenors'
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 450.00 0.30 135.00 Correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A104 450.00 2.10 945.00 Review and analyze order denying motion for proposed intervenor witness to appear remotely and correspond with N. Bassett and A. Luft regarding same (0.3), attention to scheduling order and correspond with W. Farmer and E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), prepare response to G-Club's motion to expedite hearing on G-Clubs
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documents dispute and correspond with trustee
G-Club's motion to stay pending appeal (0.4), finalize response to G-Club's motion to expedite and attention to filing same (0.3), correspond with trustee regarding G-Club's motion to stay pending appeal and motion to expedite (0.3), correspond with J. Sklarz and trustee regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A107 450.00 2.20 990.00 Confer and correspond with N. Bassett and trustee regarding G-Club's motion for stay pending appeal (0.2), meeting with C. Fornos, K. Baranowski (G-Club) and N. Bassett regarding potential resolution to motion for stay pending appeal (0.3), correspond with D. Barron and J. Kosciewicz regarding motion in limine re: hearing on intervention motion (0.2), review and analyze G-Club's correspondence regarding stay pending appeal and correspond with N. Bassett regarding same (0.3), review and analyze G-Club's motion for stay pending appeal filed in District Court (0.5), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding response to G-Club in district court proceeding (0.2), prepare notice of related proceedings for new miscellaneous proceeding commenced by G-Club (0.3), finalize notice of related proceeding and attention to filing same
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A103 450.00 3.30 1,485.00 Work on draft preliminary response to G-Club motion for stay pending appeal in district court (1.0), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding district court response (0.2), research regarding facts about criminal court case and G-Club and draft language for response to G-Club opposition (0.3), attention to transfer of new district court case to Judge Dooley and correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding same (0.1), attention to N. Bassett further revised response and work on further revisions (0.3), finalize response to G-Club and attention to filing same (0.2), correspond with D. Mohamed regarding PH appearances (0.2), review and analyze Bankruptcy Court's decision denying motion for stay pending appeal (0.5), correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding bankruptcy court decision (0.2), prepare notice of bankruptcy court decision and attention to filing same in
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
A106 450.00 1.10 495.00 Correspond with trustee and N. Bassett regarding G-Club's motion for stay pending appeal (0.2), review and analyze G-Club's renewed motion for stay pending appeal (0.4), correspond with trustee regarding renewed motion (0.1), review and analyze district court's order denying motion to stay (0.2), correspond with trustee and A. Luft regarding district court's
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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L606 A107 450.00 2.00 900.00 Correspond and confer with PHC1 regarding video exhibits for hearing on motion to intervene (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding motion in limine and motion to seal (0.2), correspond and confer with PHC1 and W. Farmer regarding sealed exhibits/motion (0.2), review and analyze motion in limine (0.3), revise motion to seal regarding motion in limine and exhibits (0.7), further revise motion to seal (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer and PHC1 regarding motion to seal and redacted versions
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A107 450.00 1.50 675.00 Correspond and confer with PHC1 regarding video exhibits for intervention motion hearing (0.2), correspond further with PHC1 regarding hearing exhibits (0.1), correspond with W. Farmer and PHC1 regarding hearing on intervention motion and evidence (0.2), correspond and confer with PHC1 regarding translations of exhibits (0.2), correspond with N. Bassett regarding exhibit translations (0.1), correspond with J. Kosciewicz and D. Carnelli regarding motion in limine opposition in HCHK A.P. (0.3),
correspond and confer with PHC1 regarding same (0.3), correspond with J. Kuo regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A107 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with W. Farmer regarding response to motion to vacate default and cross-motion for
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A104 450.00 0.70 315.00 Review and analyze proposed intervenors' motion in limine (0.4), correspond with N. Bassett regarding opposition to proposed intervenors' motion in limine (0.2), correspond with N.
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A107 450.00 2.40 1,080.00 Correspond and confer with PHC1 regarding preparation for hearing on intervention motion (0.3), confer with W. Farmer regarding hearing on motion to intervene and cross-motion for default judgment (0.3), assemble/review documents for
non-Shaban defendants (0.3), correspond with W. Farmer regarding analysis for cross-motion for default judgment (0.2), correspond with D. Carnelli regarding cross-motion for default
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Correspond with N. Bassett and D. Skalka
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
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L606 A101 450.00 1.30 585.00 Prepare for hearing on motion to intervene and motion to clarify preliminary injunction (0.8), finalize stipulation regarding authentication of evidence and attention to filing same (0.2), correspond and confer with W. Farmer regarding stipulation (0.1), confer with D. Barron regarding hearing (0.1), correspond with PHC1 regarding
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A103 450.00 0.20 90.00 Draft and revise e-mail to Attorney Farmer regarding cross-motion for default. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A109 450.00 11.70 5,265.00 Ho Wan Kwok, Debtor Prepare for hearing motion to intervene (1.1),
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L606 A107 450.00 1.50 675.00 Correspond with G. Matthews (Reliable) regarding transcripts (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and A. Luft regarding order to file stipulation and expediting transcript (0.2), correspond with D. Barron regarding stipulation (0.2), memorandum to N. Bassett regarding motion for default judgment (0.3), correspond with R. Flynn regarding motion for default judgment (0.2), review and analyze motion to set aside default and correspond with W. Farmer
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L606 Billable 34.10 15,330.00 HCHK A.P. # 23-5013
L607 A107 450.00 0.40 180.00 Confer with E. Sutton regarding subpoena compliance and response to witnesses (0.3),
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A104 450.00 2.30 1,035.00 Correspond with E. Sutton regarding subpoenas/RFPs to financial institutions (0.2),
subpoenas/RFPs (0.6), correspond with K. Mitchell regarding bank subpoenas (0.2), confer with K. Mitchell regarding bank subpoenas and notices/service (0.2), review/analyze/comment on additional subpoenas/RFPs (0.3), correspond with K. Mitchell and K. Ahumada regarding notices of issuance of subpoena and service of subpoenas
subpoena/subpoenas and correspond with K. Mitchell regarding same (0.3), correspond with K. Mitchell with instructions regarding service of subpoenas (0.2), correspond with E. Sutton confirming service of non-financial institution
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A103 450.00 0.40 180.00 Finalize notices of issuance of subpoena regarding five bank/financial institution subpoenas and serve defendants' counsel with
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Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A106 400.00 0.20 80.00 call w P. Linsey and client regarding subpoena
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L607 A108 450.00 1.00 450.00 Correspond with K. Dieguez (PNC) and K. Mitchell and E. Sutton regarding PNC Bank subpoena and compliance (0.3), review and analyze additional subpoenas (0.3), correspond with E. Sutton regarding additional subpoenas (0.1), review analysis regarding PNC Bank transfers and correspond with E. Sutton and D. Barron regarding production sought from PNC
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L607 Billable 4.30 1,925.00 Mahwah A.P. # 23-5017
Phase ID L608 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018
L608 A105 450.00 0.20 90.00 Draft memos to Attorney Linsey and Attorney Barron regarding FRCP 55(c) procedures. Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L608 A101 450.00 1.20 540.00 Prepare for hearing on motion for default
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L608 Billable 1.40 630.00 Golden Spring A.P. #23-5018
Phase ID L611 Lamp Capital A.P. # 23-50233
L611 A107 450.00 0.70 315.00 Confer with E. Sutton and D. Barron regarding service of process (0.2), confer with J. Moriarty regarding service of process (0.1), confer and correspond with E. Sutton regarding service of process and sealed exhibits (0.2), correspond with N. Kinsella regarding E. Sutton questions
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L611 A102 450.00 2.10 945.00 Research service/corporate issues regarding Lamp Capital defendants (0.8), memorandum to E. Sutton regarding same (0.4), confer with E. Sutton regarding same (0.2), confer with D.
service/privilege/confidentiality issues (0.3), correspond with E. Sutton regarding service issues and next steps with Mei Guo's counsel (0.2), correspond with D. Barron regarding debtor's position as to privilege and potential for privilege disputes in Lamp Capital adversary
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L611 A107 450.00 0.60 270.00 Confer with D. Barron regarding service and confidentiality issues (0.4), correspond and
Diamond entities executing Exhibit A to the
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
L611 A108 450.00 1.20 540.00 Correspond with J. Moriarty regarding protective order and unredacted complaint (0.2), confer
Phase ID L611 Lamp Capital A.P. # 23-50233 with J. Moriarty regarding unredacted complaint and pleading deadline (0.1), correspond with D. Barron regarding Lamp Capital pleading deadline and protective order issues (0.2), correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding amended declaration regarding service (0.2), confer with D.
deadline to plead and correspond with J. Moriarty regarding same (0.2), review and
motion to extend time to plead and correspond with D. Barron and E. Sutton regarding same and
Despins, Ch 11 Trustee/Luc A.
Total for Phase ID L611 Billable 4.60 2,070.00 Lamp Capital A.P. # 23-50233
P280 A103 200.00 0.30 60.00 Draft/revise September 2023 monthly operating report.
P280 A103 200.00 0.40 80.00 Bankruptcy Representation
attachments. Review and revise the monthly operating report and attachments.
P280 A103 200.00 0.50 100.00 Bankruptcy Representation Review client ledger report and bank statement
operating report. Conference with Attorney Skalka regarding draft monthly operating report.
Total for Phase ID P280 Billable 1.20 240.00 Other
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