Notice of Audio-Conferencing Pilot for Judge Applebaum; Notice to Bankruptcy Practitioners Concerning Objections To Claim Hearing Dates for Cases Filed in Flint; Notice Regarding Conduct of Hearings Before Judge Applebaum Beginning May 4, 2022; Chapter 11 Subchapter V Initial Status Conference Order

Hon. Joel D. Applebaum · U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Role: Bankruptcy Judge

Bluebook Citation: Hon. Joel D. Applebaum, Notice of Audio-Conferencing Pilot for Judge Applebaum; Notice to Bankruptcy Practitioners Concerning Objections To Claim Hearing Dates for Cases Filed in Flint; Notice Regarding Conduct of Hearings Before Judge Applebaum Beginning May 4, 2022; Chapter 11 Subchapter V Initial Status Conference Order, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Judge Profile: Hon. Joel D. Applebaum profile and standing orders

=== Notice of Audio-Conferencing Pilot for Judge Applebaum ===

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT 23‐17 EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF AUDIO‐CONFERENCING PILOT FOR JUDGE APPLEBAUM Pursuant to the MIEB Notice of Planned Phaseout of AT&T Conference Lines (23-09) dated June 13, 2023, Judge Applebaum will transition the court’s audio conferencing into Microsoft Teams Audio Conferencing. Effective November 6, 2023, Judge Applebaum will conduct all audio conferences and non- evidentiary hearings by telephone using Microsoft Teams Audio Conferencing. Court hearings currently scheduled to be conducted remotely after November 6, 2023, will be re-noticed to accommodate the transition. At least five minutes before the scheduled time for hearing, counsel and interested parties should call (202) 503-1666 and use Conference ID 969 654 90#. Landline connections are preferred, but cell phone or other telephone services are allowed. Counsel and parties should place their phone on mute and wait until their case is called before unmuting their phone and participating. Under no circumstances should a phone be placed “on hold” during any part of the call. Date: October 23, 2023 Hon. Joel D. Applebaum United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

=== Notice to Bankruptcy Practitioners Concerning Objections To Claim Hearing Dates for Cases Filed in Flint ===

NOTICE TO BANKRUPTCY PRACTITIONERS CONCERNING HEARINGS DATES ON OBJECTIONS TO PROOF OF CLAIM FOR ALL CASES IN ALL CHAPTERS FILED IN FLINT, MICHIGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that for all cases in all chapters filed in Flint, Michigan, objections to Proof of Claims must be filed in accordance with Local Bankruptcy Rule 3007-1 set forth below, and scheduled for hearing on available Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (ET). Please see Judge Applebaum’s list of available hearing dates for Objections to Proof of Claims on the Court’s website. Local Bankruptcy Rule 3007-1 Objection to a Claim (E.D.M.): (a) Procedure. An objection to claim must be filed with a completed form “Notice of Hearing on Objection to Claim,” available on the court’s website, and a certificate of service. The date and time for the hearing stated on the notice of hearing must be obtained from the schedule of available hearing dates for claims objections on the court’s website. The date of the hearing must be at least 30 days after the date of service of the hearing notice. The notice of hearing must state that if the creditor does not file a response by seven days before the date set for the hearing on the objection, the court may cancel the hearing and enter an order sustaining the objection. (b) Deadline for Response. The deadline for a creditor whose proof of claim is subject to an objection to file a response to the objection is seven days before the date set for the hearing on the objection. (c) No Response. If a response is not timely filed, the objecting party may file a certificate to that effect and submit a proposed order sustaining the objection. If the court decides to proceed with the scheduled hearing, the court will notify the objecting party. (d) Initial Hearing. Unless the court orders otherwise, the initial hearing on an objection to claim will not be an evidentiary hearing. If the court determines that an evidentiary hearing is necessary, the court will schedule a separate evidentiary hearing.

=== Notice Regarding Conduct of Hearings Before Judge Applebaum Beginning May 4, 2022 ===

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=== Chapter 11 Subchapter V Initial Status Conference Order ===

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION IN RE: __________________, Case No. 2_-_____ Chapter 11 _____________________________/ Debtor. Hon. Joel D. Applebaum ORDER FOR INITIAL SCHEDULING CONFERENCE IN THE CASE OF A SMALL BUSINESS DEBTOR WHO HAS ELECTED TO HAVE SUBCHAPTER V OF CHAPTER 11 APPLY Debtor filed this Chapter 11 case on [____________]. In the bankruptcy petition, Debtor stated that it is a small business debtor and that Debtor elects to have subchapter V of Chapter 11 apply. See Interim Rule 1020(a).1 Accordingly, the Court enters this Order. IT IS ORDERED that the Court will hold an initial scheduling conference on Wednesday, _______________, 20__ at 1:30 p.m. (ET), in the Courtroom of the United States Bankruptcy Court, 226 West Second Street, Flint, Michigan 48502. Debtor and Debtor’s attorney must appear. The Trustee serving in this case, the United States Trustee, and creditors are invited, but not required to attend. At this conference, the following matters, among others, will be addressed: (1) The appointment and fees of professionals. (2) The obligations of the debtor-in-possession under Chapter 11. (3) Case deadlines. (4) The issues in the case. (5) Whether and when motions or adversary proceedings might be filed. (6) Cash collateral matters. (7) A copy of a proposed “Order Establishing Deadlines and Procedures” is attached. The debtor’s attorney must be prepared to address whether this proposed order 1 In this Order, the citation to “Interim Rule __” is to one of rules in the “Interim Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure” that were adopted by this Court. A copy of that administrative order and the Interim Rules may be found on this Court’s website. should be entered. This conference is convened under 11 U.S.C. § 105(d). Debtor’s attorney must immediately serve a copy of this Order, without attachment, on the 20 largest creditors, all secured creditors, the subchapter V Trustee, and the Office of the United States Trustee. Debtor’s attorney must file a proof of service. The failure of Debtor to comply with terms of this Order may result in dismissal of this bankruptcy case. UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION IN RE: __________________, Debtor. ______________________________/ Case No. 20-_____ Chapter 11 Hon. Joel D. Applebaum PROPOSED ORDER ESTABLISHING DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES IN THE CASE OF A SMALL BUSINESS DEBTOR WHO HAS ELECTED TO HAVE SUBCHAPTER V OF CHAPTER 11 APPLY After reviewing the schedules and statement of financial affairs and consulting with Debtor and the other parties who appeared at the initial status conference, the Court concludes that this case is appropriate for the procedures set forth in this order, and establishes the following deadlines, hearing dates and procedures. The purpose of this order is to expedite Debtor's reorganization and to secure "the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of [this] case . . . ." Fed. R. Bankr. P. 1001. 1. Deadlines and Hearing Dates. The following deadlines and hearing dates are established: a. The deadline for Debtor to file motions under ¶ 4 below is ___________, 20__. This is also the deadline to file all unfiled overdue tax returns. The case will not be delayed due to unfiled tax returns. b. The Court will hold the status conference required under 11 U.S.C. § 1188(a) on ___________, 20__ at __:00 a.m./p.m., in Courtroom of the United States Bankruptcy Court, 226 West Second Street, Flint, Michigan 48502. Debtor, Debtor’s attorney, and the subchapter V Trustee (“Trustee”) must appear at the status conference. The United States Trustee and creditors are invited, but not required to attend. c. No later than _______, 20__, Debtor must file with the Court, and serve on the Trustee and all parties in interest, the report required by 11 U.S.C. § 1188(c). d. Under 11 U.S.C. § 1189(b), the deadline for Debtor to file a plan (see ¶ 2 below) _____, 20__. Immediately after filing the plan, Debtor must serve the plan, a ballot as appropriate, and this Order on the Trustee, the United States Trustee, all creditors, all equity security holders, and all other parties who have requested service, and Debtor must promptly file proof of such service. e. The deadline to return ballots on the plan, as well as to file objections to confirmation of the plan, is ___________, 20__. Under Interim Rule 3017.2(d),1 this is also the deadline for holders of claims and interests to accept or reject the plan. Under Interim Rule 3017.2(b), this is also the date on which an equity security holder or creditor whose claim is based on a security must be the holder of record of the security in order to be eligible to accept or reject the plan. The completed ballot form must be returned by mail to Debtor’s attorney: [name and address]. f. Under Interim Rule 3014, the Court fixes __________, 20__ as the deadline for any creditor to make an election of application of 11 U.S.C. § 1111(b)(2). g. No later than ____________, 20__, the Debtor must file a signed ballot summary indicating the ballot count under 11 U.S.C. § 112(c) & (d). A copy of all ballots must be attached to this summary. h. The hearing on confirmation of the plan will be held on Wednesday, ________, 20__ at 11:00 a.m., in Courtroom of the United States Bankruptcy Court, 226 West Second Street, Flint, Michigan 48502. i. The deadline for all professionals to file final fee applications (see ¶ 5 below) is 30 days after the confirmation order is entered. j. The deadline to file objections to this Order (see ¶ 6 below) is 21 days after this Order is entered. k. The deadline for Debtor to file a motion to extend the deadline to file a plan (see ¶ 8 below) is _________, 20__. l. The deadline to file a motion to extend the time to file a motion to assume or reject a lease under 11 U.S.C. § 365(d)(4) is _________, 20__. Counsel for Debtor must consult with the courtroom deputy to assure that such a motion is set for hearing before _______, 2020. m. These dates and deadlines are subject to change upon notice if Debtor files a plan before the deadline in paragraph d above. 1 In this Order, the citation to “Interim Rule __” is to one of rules in the “Interim Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure” that were adopted by this Court. A copy of that administrative order and the Interim Rules may be found on this Court’s website. 2 2. The Plan. Debtor must begin to negotiate the terms of a plan of reorganization as soon as practicable. By the deadline established in paragraph 1d, Debtor must file a plan of reorganization. If Debtor fails to meet this deadline, the case may be dismissed or converted to chapter 7 pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §1112(b)(4). 3. The Confirmation Hearing. Parties may file objections to confirmation of the plan by the deadline established in paragraph 1e above. Objections must be served on the attorney for Debtor, the Trustee, and the United States Trustee. A proof of such service must be filed with the objections. Objections which are not timely filed and served will be deemed waived. 4. Expediting Debtor’s Reorganization. If necessary to file a plan by the deadline established in this order, Debtor must file any motions or requests to value security pursuant to L.B.R. 9014-1 by the deadline established in paragraph 1a above. 5. Fee Applications. Unless the Court orders otherwise, each professional may file one and only one final fee application. Such applications must be filed under L.B.R. 2016-1 and L.B.R. 9014-1 by the deadline set forth in paragraph 1i, above. 6. Deadline to File Objections to this Order. Any objection to this order must be filed by the deadline set forth in paragraph 1j, above. Objections not timely filed are waived. 7. Motions to Allow Administrative Expense. Taxing authorities may file a request for payment of an administrative expense at any time under 11 U.S.C. § 503(a). Any request for an order allowing any such administrative expense, under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b), must be made under L.B.R. 9014-1. 8. Motions to Extend the Deadline to File a Plan. Any motion to extend the deadline to file a plan must be filed by the deadline in paragraph 1k. The motion must demonstrate by affidavit or otherwise that the deadline extension is needed, and that the need for the deadline extension is attributable to circumstances for which Debtor should not justly be held accountable. See 11 U.S.C. § 1189(b). The Court may schedule a hearing. Counsel for Debtor must serve the motion and any notice of the hearing on the Trustee, the United States Trustee, all secured creditors, and the 20 largest unsecured creditors, and must file a proof of service. 3

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