Motions Requiring a Statement of Position of the Chapter 13 Trustee.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California
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(a) When Required. In a chapter 13 case, the debtor must request a statement of position from the chapter 13 trustee in connection with the following matters: (1) motions for extension of time for filing schedules and statements required by FRBP 1007 and LBR 1007-3; (2) motions for extension of time for filing a chapter 13 plan, as governed by LBR 3015-1; and (3) motions to sell real or personal property of the debtor, as governed by FRBP 6004. (b) Procedure. To obtain a statement of position of the chapter 13 trustee, the Movant must file the underlying motion and serve it upon the chapter 13 trustee.
The Movant must then upload the CSD form 1179, Request for Statement of Position of the chapter 13 trustee, and the chapter 13 trustee, as appropriate, must execute the CSD 1179 and upload it into the System. Once the executed CSD form appears on the Court docket, the Movant must upload an order which will be subject to Court approval. [End] 56 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX A LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SPECIAL CHARGES COLLECTIBLE BY THE CLERK OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT [28 U.S.C. §1930] Current fees are available on the website at: https://www.casb.uscourts.gov/filing-fees. 57 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX B LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE District Court Local Rule Bankruptcy Court Local Rule 1.1 ........................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 1.2 ...........................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 2.1 ........................................................................................................................... Applies – Attorney Professionalism 2.2 ........................................................................................................................... Applies – Attorney Discipline 3.1 ........................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 3.2 ...........................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 4.1 ........................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 4.5 ........................................................................................................................... Not Applicable; see Appendix A 5.1 ........................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 5.2 ...........................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 5.3 ........................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 5.4 ........................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 7.1(a) ....................................................................................................................... Relevant to withdrawal of reference and bankruptcy appeals 7.1(b) ......................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 7.1(c) ....................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 7.1(d)(1) .................................................................................................................. Applies – Written and Oral Argument On Motions 7.1(d)(2) .................................................................................................................. Not Applicable 7.1(e) .......................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 7.1(f) ....................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 7.1(g) ...................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 7.1(h) ...................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 7.1(i) .......................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 7.1(j) ....................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 7.2 ........................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 8.2 ........................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 9.2 ...........................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 12.1 ......................................................................................................................... Applies – Extension of Time to Answer 15.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 16.1(a) ..................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 16.1(b) ....................................................................................................................
Applies – Counsel’s and 16.1(c) ..................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 16.1(d) .................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 16.1(e) ..................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 16.1(f) .....................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 16.2 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 16.3 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 16.4 ......................................................................................................................... Applies – Assessment of Parties’ Duty of Diligence Jury Costs 58 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX B LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE District Court Local Rule Bankruptcy Court Local Rule 17.1 .........................................................................................................................
Applies – Actions Involving Minors or Incompetents 23.1 ......................................................................................................................... Applies – Class Actions 26.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 30.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 33.1 .........................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 36.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 38.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 40.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 40.2 .........................................................................................................................
Applies – Notice of Party with Financial Interest 41.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 47.1 ......................................................................................................................... Applies – Examination of Jurors 51.1 ......................................................................................................................... Applies – Proposed Jury Instructions 53.1 .........................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 54.1 ......................................................................................................................... Applies - Costs 55.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 58.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 65.1.2 ......................................................................................................................
Applies, supplemented by 9025 – Bonds and Sureties 66.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 67.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 72.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 72.2 .........................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 72.3 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 73.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 73.2 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 77.1 .........................................................................................................................
Not Applicable 77.2 ......................................................................................................................... Applies, except for 77.2(c) – Orders Grantable by Clerk 77.3 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 77.4 ......................................................................................................................... Applies – Sessions of Court 77.6 .........................................................................................................................
Applies – Court Library 79.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 79.2(a) ..................................................................................................................... Applies – Books and Records of the Clerk 79.2(b) .................................................................................................................... Not Applicable, see 9018-4 79.2(c) .....................................................................................................................
Not Applicable, see 9018-2, 9018-3 83.1 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 83.2 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 83.3 ......................................................................................................................... Applies, except for 83.3(c)(6) – Attorney Admission to Practice and Standards of Conduct 83.6 .........................................................................................................................
Applies - Gratuities 83.7 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 59 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX B LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE District Court Local Rule Bankruptcy Court Local Rule 83.8 ......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable 83.9 ......................................................................................................................... Applies – Correspondence and Communications with the Judge 83.10 .......................................................................................................................
Relevant if jury requested – Jury Selection Plan 83.11 ....................................................................................................................... Not Applicable HC.1 ....................................................................................................................... Not Applicable HC.2 ....................................................................................................................... Not Applicable HC.3 .......................................................................................................................
Not Applicable A.1 .......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable B.1 .......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable C.1 .......................................................................................................................... Not Applicable E.1 ...........................................................................................................................
Not Applicable F.1 ........................................................................................................................... Not Applicable Patent Local Rules 1.1 thru 4.2 ............................................................................... Not Applicable Criminal Rules 1.1 thru 58.2................................................................................... Not Applicable 60 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX C LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA FORMS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL RULES OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Number 101 Title VOLUNTARY PETITION for Individual Debtors 106A/B SCHEDULE A/B- Property (Real and Personal) 106C 106D SCHEDULE C- Property Claimed as Exempt SCHEDULE D- Creditors Holding Claims Secured by Property Reference Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures 106E/F SCHEDULE E/F- Creditors Holding Unsecured Claims (priority & nonpriority) Admin. Procedures 106G 106H 106I 106J 106J-2 106Sum 107 119 121 201 SCHEDULE G- Executory Contracts & Unexpired Leases SCHEDULE H- Codebtors SCHEDULE I- Your Incomes SCHEDULE J- Your Expenses SCHEDULE J-2 – Expenses for Separate Household of Debtor 2 SUMMARY OF YOUR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND CERTAIN STATISTICAL INFORMATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS BANKRUPTCY PETITION PREPARER’S NOTICE, DECLARATION, AND SIGNATURE STATEMENT OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER VOLUNTARY PETITION for Non-Individual Debtors 206A/B SCHEDULE A/B- Property- Non-Individual 206D SCHEDULE D- Creditors Who Hold Claims Secured by Property- Non- Individual Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures 206E/F SCHEDULE E/F- Creditors Holding Unsecured Claims- Non-Individual Admin. Procedures 206G 206H SCHEDULE G- Executory Contracts & Unexpired Leases- Non-Individual Admin. Procedures SCHEDULE H- Codebtors- Non-Individual Admin. Procedures 206Sum SUMMARY OF YOUR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES- Non-Individual Admin. Procedures STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AFFAIRS- Non-Individuals Admin. Procedures 207 B1040 ADVERSARY PROCEEDING COVER SHEET LBR 7003-1 LBR 9027-1 Admin. Procedures CSD1001A ORDER TEMPLATE FOR CASES CSD 1001B ORDER SHORTENING TIME FOR HEARING TEMPLATE FOR CASES Admin. Procedures CSB 1001C ORDER LODGED TEMPLATE FOR CASES Admin. Procedures 61 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX C LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA FORMS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL RULES OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Number CSD 1001D CSD 1001E Title FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW TEMPLATE FOR CASES Reference Admin. Procedures FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW LODGED TEMPLATE FOR CASES Admin. Procedures CSD 1003 NOTICE OF RELATED CASE CSD 1006 APPLICATION TO PAY FILING FEES IN INSTALLMENTS CSD 1007 CREDITOR MATRIX INSTRUCTIONS (SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MAILING ADDRESSES) CSD 1016-1 SUGGESTION OF DEATH CSD 1016-2 NOTICE AND MOTION ON SUGGESTION OF DEATH CSD 1025 STATEMENT OF EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES AND REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT COUNSELING CSD 1027 MOTION FOR EXEMPTION FROM CREDIT COUNSELING AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING CSD 1033 CERTIFICATE OF CURE OF ENTIRE MONETARY DEFAULT PURSUANT TO 11 U.S.C. § 362(1) AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING CSD 1099 BALANCE OF SCHEDULES AND/OR CHAPTER 13 PLAN CSD 1100 AMENDMENT CSD 1101 CSD 1105 CSD 1106 CSD 1107 CSD 1108 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF THE ABOVE-NAMED DEBTOR ADDED BY AMENDMENT ORDER CONVERTING CASE UNDER CHAPTER 7 TO CASE UNDER CHAPTER 11 ORDER CONVERTING CASE UNDER CHAPTER 7 TO CASE UNDER CHAPTER 12 ORDER CONVERTING CASE UNDER CHAPTER 7 TO CASE UNDER CHAPTER 13 ORDER CONVERTING CASE UNDER CHAPTER 11 TO CASE UNDER CHAPTER 7 LBR 1015-2 LBR 1006-4 LBR 1007-1 LBR 1016-1 LBR 1016-2 LBR 9013-3(d) Admin. Procedures LBR 9013-4(b) LBR 9013-(a)(2)(D) Admin. Procedures LBR 4001-8(c) LBR 5005-4(c) Admin. Procedures LBR 1009-1 LBR 5005-4(c) Admin. Procedures LBR 1009-1 Admin. Procedures LBR 1017-2(a)(1) LBR 1017-2(a)(1) LBR 1017-2(a)(1) LBR 1017-2(a)(1) 62 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX C LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA FORMS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL RULES OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Number CSD 1109 CSD 1129 CSD 1140 Title ORDER CONVERTING CASE UNDER CHAPTER 11 TO CASE UNDER CHAPTER 12 Reference LBR 1017-2(a)(1) NOTICE OF CONVERSION OF CASE UNDER CHAPTER 13 TO A CASE UNDER CHAPTER 7 BY DEBTOR LBR 1017-2(b)(2) NOTICE OF OBJECTIONS TO DEBTOR’S CLAIM OF EXEMPTIONS CSD 1143 FEE APPLICATION SUMMARY (EXHIBIT “A”) CSD 1144 ORDER APPROVING (INTERIM)(FINAL) APPLICATION OF (APPLICANT) FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES CSD 1149 NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, PLAN, OR MODIFIED PLAN LBR 9013-4(b) LBR 2016-2(b) LBR 2016-4 LBR 3015-2(b) LBR 3015-6(c) LBR 9013-4(a) CSD 1151 SUMMARY OF BALLOTING ON CHAPTER 11 PLAN DATED LBR 3018-2 CSD 1152 CSD 1153 CSD 1154 CHAPTER 11 INDIVIDUAL COMBINED PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION FOR REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER 11 COMBINED PLAN OF REORGANIZATION AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ORDER GRANTING CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER 11 COMBINED PLAN OR REORGANIZATION AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT LBR 1001-6(b)(22) LBR 3017-2 LBR 3017-2(b)(1) LBR 3017-2(a) CSD 1158 NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION TO EXTEND OR IMPOSE THE AUTOMATIC STAY LBR 9013-4(a) CSD 1159A ORDER TEMPLATE FOR R/S MOTIONS Admin. Procedures CSD 1159B ORDER SHORTENING TIME FOR HEARING FOR R/S MOTIONS Admin. Procedures CSD 1159C ORDER LODGED TEMPLATE FOR R/S MOTIONS CSD 1159D CSD 1159E CSD 1160 CSD 1161 FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW TEMPLATE FOR R/S MOTIONS FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW LODGED TEMPLATE FOR R/S MOTIONS MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM AUTOMATIC STAY (REAL PROPERTY/PERSONAL PROPERTY) OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM AUTOMATIC STAY (REAL PROPERTY/PERSONAL PROPERTY) Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures LBR 4001-2(a) LBR 4001-3(a) 63 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX C LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA FORMS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL RULES OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Number CSD 1162 CSD 1163 CSD 1165 CSD 1170 CSD 1171 CSD 1171.1 CSD 1171.2 CSD 1172 CSD 1173 Title ORDER ON NONCONTESTED MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM STAY (REAL PROPERTY/PERSONAL PROPERTY) Reference LBR 4001-5(a) MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM AUTOMATIC STAY (UNLAWFUL DETAINER) LBR 4001-2(a) ORDER ON NONCONTESTED MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM AUTOMATIC STAY (UNLAWFUL DETAINER) NOTICE OF MODIFIED CHAPTER 13 PLAN BEFORE CONFIRMATION DEBTOR’S MOTION TO VALUE REAL PROPERTY, TREAT CLAIM AS UNSECURED AND AVOID JUNIOR LIEN LBR 4001-5(a) LBR 2002-3 FRBP 2002 LBR 3015-2(a) LBR 3015-6(a) LBR 3015-9 NOTICE OF HEARING AND DEBTOR’S MOTION TO VALUE REAL PROPERTY, TREAT CLAIM AS UNSECURED AND AVOID JUNIOR LIEN LBR 3015-9(a) LBR 9013-4(a) ORDER GRANTING DEBTOR’S MOTION TO VALUE REAL PROPERTY, TREAT CLAIM AS UNSECURED AND AVOID JUNIOR LIEN OBJECTION TO CONFIRMATION OF CHAPTER 13 PLAN (See CSD 1173 for Notice) LBR 3015-9(d)(5) LBR 3015-4 NOTICE OF HEARING ON OBJECTION TO CONFIRMATION OF CHAPTER 13 PLAN LBR 3015-5(b) LBR 9013-4(a) CSD 1174 REQUEST BY DEBTOR FOR DISMISSAL OF CHAPTER 13 LBR1017-2(b)(1)(A) CSD 1175 CSD 1176 CSD 1177 CSD 1178 CSD 1179 CSD 1180 REQUEST AND NOTICE OF HEARING RE: CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE TO DISMISS ORDER DISMISSING CHAPTER 13 CASE ON DEBTOR’S REQUEST (CSD 1174) Admin. Procedures LBR 1017-2(b)(1)(B) APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION AND CONFIRMATION OF CHAPTER 13 PLAN & ORDER LBR 3015-8 APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION OF CHAPTER 13 PLAN & ORDER FEE APPLICATION LBR 3015-8 REQUEST BY DEBTOR FOR STATEMENT OF POSITION OF THE CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE LBR 9034-2 NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING (for notice to all creditors) LBR 2002-2(c) LBR 9013-4(b)(1) 64 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX C LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA FORMS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL RULES OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Number CSD 1181 CSD 1182 Title NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION AND EXHIBIT A (for notice to all creditors) NOTE: Exhibit “A” is required with all notices for fee hearings.
NOTICE OF MOTION FOR (DESCRIPTION OF ACTION) (for notice to less than all creditors) CSD 1183 NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION (for notice to less than all creditors) CSD 1184 REQUEST AND NOTICING OF HEARING Reference LBR 9013-4(a) LBR 5010-1 LBR 9013-4(b) LBR 9013-4(a) LBR2002-2(d) LBR 3002-2(a) LBR 9013-6(b) Admin. Procedures CSD 1185 NOTICE OF FILING OF MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM AUTOMATIC STAY LBR 4001-2(b) CSD 1186 REQUEST FOR HEARING ON MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM AUTOMATIC STAY AND NOTICE OF HEARING CSD 1226 REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT with COVER SHEET CSD 1300 MANDATORY CHAPTER 13 PLAN CSD 1330 PRE-CONFIRMATION MODIFICATION DATED TO CHAPTER 13 PLAN DATED CSD 1331 NOTICE OF PRE-CONFIRMATION MODIFICATION DATED TO CHAPTER 13 PLAN DATED CSD 1489 MOTION TO REOPEN CASE CSD 1490 ORDER REOPENING CASE LBR 4001-3(a) Admin. Procedures 11 USC § 524(c) Admin. Procedures LBR 1002-1(a) LBR 3015-1 LBR 1001-6(b)(20) LBR 2002-3 LBR 3015-2(a) LBR 3015-6(b) LBR 5010-1 LBR 5010-2 CSD 1514 GUIDELINES FOR THE SUBSTANTIVE CONSOLIDATION OR JOINT ADMINISTRATION OF RELATED DEBTOR ENTITIES FRBP 1015 LBR 7042-1(d) CSD 1546 ATTORNEY CHANGE OF INFORMATION FORM CSD 1800 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES FOR FILING, SIGNING AND VERIFYING PLEADINGS AND PAPERS BY ELECTRONIC MEANS CSD 1801 DECLARATION RE: ELECTRONIC FILING OF PETITION, SCHEDULES & STATEMENTS AND/OR AMENDMENT CSD 2015 OBJECTION TO CLAIM AND NOTICE THEREOF CSD 2018 REPORT OF ABANDONMENT OF REAL PROPERTY LBR 9010-4 LBR 1001-6(b)(2) LBR 5005-4(c) Admin. Procedures LBR 3007-1(a) LBR 6007 65 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX C LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA FORMS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL RULES OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Number CSD 2024 Title REPORT OF SALE Reference LBR 6004-2 CSD 2030 DISCLOSURE OF COMPENSATION OF ATTORNEY FOR DEBTOR FRBP 2016(b) LBR 6005-1(a) LBR 6005-1(a) LBR 4004-1 LBR 4004-1 Admin. Procedures LBR 7003-1 LBR 7004-1 Admin. Procedures FRBP 7014 FRBP 1004 FRBP 1010 LBR 2004-1 FRBP 9016 FRBP 9016 LBR 2004.1(e) LBR 7069-2 CSD 2044 APPLICATION TO EMPLOY AUCTIONEER CSD 2045 ORDER APPOINTING AUCTIONEER CSD 2120 CSD 2121 CHAPTER 13 INDIVIDUAL DEBTOR’S CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING DOMENTSIC SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS, SECTION 522(q) AND ELIGIBILITY FOR DISCHARGE CHAPTER 11 INDIVIDUAL DEBTOR’S REQUEST FOR DISCHARGE, CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING DOMESTIC SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS, AND SECTION 522(q) CSD 2500A SUMMONS IN AN ADVERSARY PROCEEDING CSD 2500D THIRD-PARTY SUMMONS IN AN ADVERSARY PROCEEDING CSD 2500E SUMMONS TO DEBTOR IN INVOLUNTARY CASE CSD 2540 SUBPOENA FOR RULE 2004 EXAMINATION CSD 2550 CSD 2560 CSD 2570 SUBPOENA TO APPEAR AND TESTIFY AT A HEARING OR TRIAL IN A BANKRUPTCY CASE (OR ADVERSARY PROCEEDING) SUBPOENA TO TESTIFY AT A DEPOSITION IN A BANKRUPTCY CASE (OR ADVERSARY PROCEEDING) FRBP 9016 SUBPOENA TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS, INFORMATION, OR OBJECTS OR TO PERMIT INSPECTION OF PREMISES IN A BANKRUPTCY CASE (OR ADVERSARY PROCEEDING) CSD 2650 CERTIFICATION OF JUDGMENT FOR REGISTRATION IN ANOTHER DISTRICT CSD 3000A ORDER TEMPLATE FOR ADVERSARIES Admin. Procedures CSD 3000B ORDER SHORTENING TIME FOR HEARING TEMPLATE FOR Admin. Procedures ADVERSARIES CSD 3000C ORDER LODGED TEMPLATE FOR ADVERSARIES Admin. Procedures CSD 3000D FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW TEMPLATE Admin. Procedures FOR ADVERSARIES CSD 3000E FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW LODGED Admin. Procedures TEMPLATE FOR ADVERSARIES 66 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX C LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA FORMS REQUIRED BY THE LOCAL RULES OR THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES Number Title CSD 3002 PROOF OF INTEREST CSD 3010 PROOF OF SERVICE (BANKRUPTCY and ADVERSARY) CSD 3011 SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY AND ORDER THEREON CSD 3014 MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL CSD 3015 NOTICE OF HEARING AND MOTION (ADVERSARY) CSD 3018 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH EARLY CONFERENCE OF COUNSEL CSD 3019 NOTICE OF PRETRIAL STATUS CONFERENCE CSD 3021 PRETRIAL ORDER CSD 3026 LIST OF EXHIBITS SUBMITTED BY ATTORNEY Reference FRBP 3002 Admin. Procedures LBR 1001-6(b)(23) LBR 9010-5 LBR 9010-6 LBR 9013-4(a) LBR 7016-1 LBR 7016-2 LBR 7016-6 LBR 7016-5(e) LBR 7016-6(e) CSD 3029 JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT (See CSD 3030 for Request to Enter Default) FRBP 7055 CSD 3030 REQUEST TO ENTER DEFAULT CSD 3060 APPLICATION FOR ORDER TO APPEAR FOR EXAMINATION CSD 3061 ORDER TO APPEAR FOR EXAMINATION CSD 3066 BILL OF COSTS LBR 7055-1(a) LBR 7069-1 LBR 7069-1 FRBP 7054(b) Civ. LR 54.1 CSD 4001 APPLICATION TO JOIN VOLUNTARY MEDIATION PANEL Admin. Procedures CSD 4001-8 LESSOR’S OBJECTION TO DEBTOR’S CERTIFICATION AND/OR 11 U.S.C. § 362(l) CSD 4002 CSD 4003 DEBTOR’S CONTINUING CERTIFICATION CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (11 U.S.C. § 362(l)(3)(A ORDER APPOINTING MEDIATOR AND ASSIGNMENT TO MEDIATION CASE QUESTIONNAIRE IN CONNECTION WITH MEDIATION PROCEDURE CSD 4004 MEDIATOR’S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHAPTER 7 DEBTORS AND THEIR ATTORNEY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHAPTER 13 DEBTORS AND THEIR ATTORNEY (Business Case) RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHAPTER 13 DEBTORS AND THEIR ATTORNEY (Consumer Case) 67 Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures Admin. Procedures LBR 7016-11(b) LBR 1002-1(c) LBR 1002-1(c) LBR 1002-1(c) APPENDIX D1 LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA GUIDELINES FOR FIRST DAY MOTIONS Go to Table of Contents 1. The Court recognizes that certain matters must be addressed immediately after the commencement of a chapter 11 case to ensure the least possible disruption to the debtor- in-possession’s ongoing business operations and thereby enhance the chances for success in chapter 11. Matters that typically require expedited consideration include, without limitation, requests to pay prepetition payroll, to honor customer deposits and obligations, to authorize maintenance of existing bank accounts and cash management systems, and to determine adequate assurance for utility companies. When the debtor-in-possession seeks expedited relief at the outset of the case in the form of motions (“First Day Motions”), the debtor-in- possession must serve parties or counsel for parties in interest, including the United States Trustee, any committee of creditors or equity security holders established before or after the chapter 11 filing or, if there is no committee, on the twenty largest unsecured creditors, and any secured creditor whose collateral or lien, including cash collateral, might be affected by the relief sought.
2. When First Day Motions are served before the chapter 11 filing, service of the moving papers may be by Express Mail, email, and/or Overnight Mail. After the chapter 11 filing, First Day Motions must be served by email, facsimile, personal service or other electronic means provided, however, that Express or Overnight Mail may be used where a party cannot be contacted by facsimile, personal service or other electronic means. 3.
First Day Motions, declarations, other supporting documents and proposed orders for the relief requested should be filed electronically. The words “First Day Motion” must appear in the caption of all First Day Motions and orders thereon. 4. The Court encourages counsel for the Debtor-in-Possession to make the U.S. Trustee and the Court – through the Clerk of Court – aware in advance of any new case that will require significant judicial involvement at its outset, including adjudication of First Day Motions.
5. Counsel for the debtor-in-possession must immediately advise the judge’s law clerk and the United States Trustee by telephone of any First Day Motion(s) filing. 6. First Day Motions with respect to the use of cash collateral or post-petition financing must comply with FRBP 4001(b) and (c).
7. Authorization for payment of insider compensation may be obtained through a First Day Motion. This Motion must state the nature and extent of the duties to be performed by such insider(s) and the business justification for the amount of the compensation proposed. In an individual’s chapter 11 case, an order granting insider compensation as a First Day Motion will be effective for 45 days from filing of the chapter 11 case, provided the debtor files the Notice described in LBR 4002-2(d) within 7 days of the petition date.
All subsequent requests for insider compensation must be made as provided in LBR 4002-2. 68 Go to Table of Contents 8. The Court may grant or deny a First Day Motion without a hearing. A denial of a First Day Motion without a hearing is not a disposition on the merits.
9. Any party who opposes a First Day Motion must immediately notify the judge’s law clerk of its position by telephone. No opposition may be filed to a First Day Motion unless authorized by the Court. 10.
Within 2 business days after the entry of any Order granting a First Day Motion (“First Day Order”), the debtor-in-possession must serve by email and overnight delivery a conformed copy of the order on any committee of creditors or equity security holders established before or after the chapter 11 filing or, if no committee has been appointed, the 20 largest unsecured creditors and any secured creditor whose collateral or lien including cash collateral, might by affected by the relief sought, on the United States Trustee, and on such other entities as the Court may direct. A proof of service must be filed with the Court no later than the next business day following the date of service. 11. Any party may file a motion to modify any First Day Order, other than any order entered pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 363 and 364 with respect to the use of cash collateral or approval of post- petition financing, within 30 days of the entry of such order, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Any such motion for modification shall be given expedited consideration by the Court. In any such motion for modification, the debtor-in- possession shall have the burden of proof with respect to the propriety of the relief granted in the original First Day Order. 69 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX D2 LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA GUIDELINES FOR MOTIONS TO USE CASH COLLATERAL OR TO OBTAIN CREDIT This court often rules on requests for authority to use cash collateral or obtain credit. All financing motions must follow FRBP 2002, 4001, and 9014 and LBR 9013.
The motion should provide a summary of the essential terms of the proposed use of cash collateral or financing, including the maximum borrowing available on a final basis, the interim borrowing limit, borrowing conditions, points or other costs, interest rate, maturity, events of default, use of funds limitations, and protections afforded under 11 U.S.C. §§ 363 and 364. The movant must present a budget or projections in support of its motion for cash collateral usage or financing that justifies such interim funding. The budget should cover the period for which cash collateral use is sought. A sample 13-week cash collateral budget is attached to this Appendix.
The court will typically NOT authorize use of cash collateral or financing agreements that contain any of the following terms: 1. A provision that grants cross-collateralization protection (other than replacement liens) to a prepetition secured creditor, such as a clause that secures prepetition debt by post- petition assets in which the secured creditor would not otherwise have a security interest by virtue of its prepetition security agreement or applicable law. 2. A provision or finding of fact that binds the estate or parties in interest with respect to the validity, perfection or amount of a secured creditor’s prepetition lien or debt or the waiver of claims against a secured creditor.
A request for this type of relief must be sought by a regularly noticed motion served on all creditors and parties in interest. 3. A provision that seeks to waive rights under 11 U.S.C. § 506(c). 4.
A provision that grants a creditor lien on the debtor’s claims and causes of action arising under 11 U.S.C. §§ 544, 545, 547, 548, and 549. 5. A provision that “rolls over” prepetition debt of the prepetition secured creditor to post- petition debt. 6.
A provision that provides carve-outs for the payment of administrative expenses that does not treat all Chapter 11 professionals on a pro rata basis. 7. A provision that divests the debtor-in-possession of any discretion in the formulation of a plan or administration of the estate or limits access to the court to seek any relief under other applicable provisions of law. Such provisions include, without limitation, agreements with respect to the treatment of claims.
If a party believes that compelling circumstances justify a departure from these guidelines, the motion must: a) recite that its proposed order or cash collateral stipulation or loan agreement contains a provision of the type indicated above, b) identify the location of each provision in the proposed interim order, cash collateral stipulation or loan agreement, and 70 Go to Table of Contents c) justify inclusion of such provision. The motion must, in the checklist fashion set forth below, identify departures from the guidelines: Description of Provision Page No. Line No. (if applicable) Cross-collateralization clauses. _________ __________________ A provision or findings of fact that binds the estate or all parties in interest with respect to the validity, perfection, or amount of the secured party’s lien or debt. _________ __________________ A provision that waives rights under 11 U.S.C _________ __________________ § 506(c). A provision that grants to the secured creditor a lien on the debtor-in-possession’s claims and causes of action arising under 11 U.S.C. §§ 544, 545, 547, 548, and 549. A provision that “rolls over” prepetition debt of the prepetition secured creditor to post-petition debt. A provision that provides carve-outs for administrative expenses that do not treat all Chapter 11 professionals on a pro rata basis. A provision that divests the debtor-in-possession of any discretion in the formulation of a plan or administration of the estate or limits access to the court to seek any relief under other applicable provisions of law. _________ __________________ _________ __________________ _________ __________________ _________ __________________ If the above-described checklist is not submitted, counsel for the proponent of the cash collateral, usage or financing must certify that no such provisions are contained in the agreement submitted for approval. 71 13 Week Projected Cash Flow Analysis APPENDIX D2 Attachment Go to Table of Contents 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 TOTAL Weeks 0-13 ($ in actual or projected dollars) Week Ending Week # Cash Receipts Cash Disbursements Wages (Payroll) Payroll Taxes Advertising & Marketing Bank Fees & Service Charges Health Insurance Dues & Subscriptions Equipment - Rental Materials & Supplies Licenses & Permits Worker's Compensation Ins. Property Insurance Office Expenses Outside Services Rent Utilities Maintenance and Repairs Telephone / Cell Phone Expense Waste Disposal Total Expenses from Operations Non-Operating Disbursements Interest Expense Financial Fees UST Quarterly Fees General BK Professional Fees Beginning Cash Total Cash Receipts Total Cash Disbursements Ending Cash 72 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX D3 LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA GUIDELINES FOR THE SALE OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS OF A CHAPTER 11 ESTATE UNDER §363 WITHIN 60 DAYS OF FILING OF THE PETITION 1.
APPLICABILITY
This guideline applies to motions to sell substantially all assets of a chapter 11 estate within 60 days of the filing of the petition property under Bankruptcy Code section 363(b) ("Sale Motions"), and motions seeking approval of any sale, bid or auction procedures in anticipation of or in conjunction with a Sale Motion ("Sale Procedures Motions"). Any request to shorten time for a hearing on such Sale Motions or Sale Procedures Motions must comply with LBR 9006- 1(d), or if regularly noticed, should comply with LBR 2002 and 6004 unless otherwise ordered by the court. 2.
SALE MOTION
Except as otherwise provided in these Local Rules, the Code, the Bankruptcy Rules or an Order of the Court, all Sale Motions must attach or include the following: A. A copy of the proposed purchase agreement, or a form of such agreement substantially similar to the one the debtor-in-possession reasonably believes it will execute in connection with the proposed sale; B. A copy of a proposed form of sale order; C. A request, if necessary, for the appointment of a consumer privacy ombudsman under Bankruptcy Code section 332 and LBR 6004-3; and D. Provisions to Highlight. The Sale Motion must highlight material terms, including but not limited to (a) whether the proposed form of sale order or the underlying purchase agreement constitutes a sale or contains any provision of the type set forth below, (b) the location of any such provision in the proposed form of order or purchase agreement, and (c) the justification for the inclusion of such provision: i. Sale to Insider. If the proposed sale is to an insider, as defined in Bankruptcy Code section 101(31), the Sale Motion must (a) identify the insider, (b) describe the insider's relationship to the debtor, and (c) set forth any measures taken to ensure the fairness of the sale process and the proposed transaction. ii. Agreements with Management.
If a proposed buyer has discussed or entered into any agreements with management or key employees regarding compensation or future employment, the Sale Motion must disclose (a) the material terms of any such agreements, and (b) what measures have been taken to ensure the fairness of the sale and the proposed transaction in the light of any such agreements. iii. Releases. The Sale Motion must highlight any provisions under which an entity is being released or claims against any entity are being waived or otherwise satisfied. 73 Go to Table of Contents iv.
Private Sale/No Competitive Bidding. The Sale Motion must disclose whether an auction is contemplated and highlight any provision in which the debtor-in-possession has agreed not to solicit competing offers for the property subject to the Sale Motion or to otherwise limit shopping of the property. v. Closing and Other Deadlines. The Sale Motion must highlight any deadlines for the proposed sale’s closing or deadlines that are conditions to closing the proposed transaction. vi. Good Faith Deposit.
The Sale Motion must highlight whether the proposed purchaser has submitted or will be required to submit a good faith deposit and, if so, the conditions under which such deposit may be forfeited. vii. Interim Arrangements with Proposed Buyer. The Sale Motion must highlight any provision under which a debtor is entering into any interim agreements or arrangements with the proposed purchaser, such as interim management arrangements (which, if out of the ordinary course, also must be subject to notice and a hearing under section 363(b) of the Bankruptcy Code) and the terms of such agreements. viii. Use of Proceeds.
The Sale Motion must highlight any provision under which a debtor proposes to release sale proceeds on or after the closing without further Court order, or to provide for a definitive allocation of sale proceeds among various sellers or collateral. ix. Tax Exemption. The Sale Motion must highlight any provision seeking to have the sale declared exempt from taxes under section 1146(a) of the Bankruptcy Code, identifying the type of tax (e.g., recording tax, stamp tax, use tax, capital gains tax) for which the exemption is sought. It is not sufficient to refer simply to "transfer" taxes and the state(s) where the affected property is located. x. Record Retention.
If the debtor-in-possession proposes to sell substantially all of its assets, the Sale Motion must highlight whether it will retain, or have reasonable access to, its books and records to enable it to administer its bankruptcy case. xi. Sale of Avoidance Actions. The Sale Motion must highlight any provision under which the debtor-in-possession seeks to sell or otherwise limit its rights to pursue avoidance claims under chapter 5 of the Bankruptcy Code. xii. Requested Findings as to Successor Liability.
The Sale Motion should highlight any provision limiting the proposed purchaser's successor liability. xiii. Sale Free and Clear of Unexpired Leases. The Sale Motion must highlight any provision by which the debtor-in-possession seeks to sell property free and clear of a possessory leasehold interest, license or other right. 74 Go to Table of Contents xiv.
Credit Bid. The Sale Motion must highlight any provision by which the debtor-in-possession seeks to allow, disallow or affect in any manner, credit bidding pursuant to Bankruptcy Code section 363(k). xv. Relief from Bankruptcy Rule 6004(h). The Sale Motion must highlight any provision whereby the debtor-in-possession seeks relief from the fourteen-day stay imposed by Bankruptcy Rule 6004(h).
3. SALES PROCEDURES MOTION A debtor-in-possession may file a Sale Procedures Motion seeking approval of an order (a "Sale Procedures Order") approving bidding and auction procedures either as part of the Sale Motion or by a separate motion filed in anticipation of an auction and a proposed sale.
A. Provisions to Highlight.
The Sale Procedures Motion should highlight the following provisions in any Sale Procedures Order: i. Provisions Governing Qualification of Bidders. Any provision governing an entity becoming a qualified bidder, including but not limited to, an entity's obligation to: a) Deliver financial information by a stated deadline to the debtor-in possession and other key parties (ordinarily excluding other bidders). b) Demonstrate its financial wherewithal to consummate a sale. c) Maintain the confidentiality of information obtained from the debtor- in-possession or other parties or execute a non-disclosure agreement. d) Make a non-binding expression of interest or execute a binding agreement. ii. Provisions Governing Qualified Bids. Any provision governing what is a qualified bid, including, but not limited to: a) Any deadlines for submitting a bid, and the ability of a bidder to modify a bid not deemed a qualified bid. b) Any requirements regarding the form of a bid, including whether a qualified bid must be (a) marked against the form of a "stalking horse" agreement or a template of the debtor's preferred sale terms, showing amendments and other modifications (including price and other terms), (b) for all of the same assets or may be for less than all of the assets proposed to be acquired by an initial, or "stalking horse" bidder, or (c) remain open for a specified time period. c) Any requirement that a bid include a good faith deposit, the amount of that deposit, and under what conditions the good faith deposit is not refundable. d) Any other conditions a debtor requires for a bid to be considered a qualified bid or to permit a qualified bidder to bid at an auction.
75 Go to Table of Contents iii. Provisions Providing Bid Protections to "Stalking Horse" or Initial Bidder. Any provisions providing an initial or "stalking horse" bidder a form of bid protection, including, but not limited to the following: a) No-Shop or No-Solicitation Provisions. Any limitations on a debtor- in-possession's ability or right to solicit higher or otherwise better bids. b) Break-Up/Topping Fees and Expense Reimbursement.
Any agreement to provide or seek an order authorizing break-up or topping fees or expense reimbursement, and the terms and conditions under which any such fees or expense reimbursement would be paid. c) Bidding Increments. Any requirement regarding the initial overbid amount and any successive bidding increments. d) Treatment of Break-Up and Topping Fees and Expense Reimbursement at Auction. Any requirement that the "stalking horse" bidder receive a credit equal to the break-up or topping fee and or expense reimbursement when bidding at the auction and in such case whether the "stalking horse" is deemed to have waived any such fee and expense upon submitting a higher or otherwise better bid than its initial bid at the auction. iv. Modification of Bidding and Auction Procedures.
Any provision that would authorize a debtor-in-possession, without further court order, to modify any procedures regarding bidding or conducting an auction. v. Closing with Alternative Backup Bidders. Any provision that would authorize the debtor-in-possession to accept and close on alternative qualified bids received at an auction should the successful bidder fail to close the transaction within a specified period. a) Provisions Governing the Auction. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the Sale Procedures Order must: 1) Specify the date, time and place at which the auction will be conducted and the method for providing notice to parties of any changes thereto. 2) Provide that each bidder participating at the auction will be required to confirm that it has not engaged in any collusion with respect to the bidding or the sale.
3) State that the auction will be conducted openly and all creditors will be permitted to attend. 4) Provide that bidding at the auction will be transcribed or videotaped. 76 Go to Table of Contents 4. DECLARATION OF RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL FOR DEBTOR-IN- POSSESSION The above information to be contained in the Sale Motion or Sale Procedures Motion must be verified and otherwise supported by a declaration submitted on behalf of the debtor-in-possession, and must further include the following: A. Alternatives to Sale.
A description of the efforts, if any, to pursue other alternatives such as financing, capital infusion, etc., including the period of time involved and the results achieved.
B. Marketing of Assets.
A description of how the assets were marketed for sale, including the period of time involved and the results achieved.
C. Decision to Sell.
The date on which the debtor-in-possession agreed to sell the assets.
D. Asset Valuation.
Disclosure of any valuations debtor-in-possession received within one year before the petition date of the assets to be sold, including book value, appraisals, and financial statements respecting the assets.
E. Tax Consequences of the Sale.
A statement by a qualified person describing the tax consequences of the proposed sale.
F. Relationship of Buyer.
A statement identifying the buyer and setting forth, to the best of declarant’s knowledge, all of the buyer’s and its insiders’ connections with the debtor-in-possession, creditors, any other party in interest, their respective attorneys, accountants, the United States Trustee or any person employed in the office of the United States Trustee.
G. Post-Sale Relationships.
A statement setting forth any relationship or connection the debtor-in-possession and its insiders will have with the buyer after the consummation of the sale if approved.
H. Relationship with Secured Creditors.
If the sale involves the payment of all or a portion of secured debt, a statement of all connections between debtor-in- possession’s insiders and each secured creditor involved and the sale’s effect on the insiders (e.g., release of an insider’s guaranty).
I. Insider Compensation.
Disclosure of post-petition compensation received by any insider, pending approval of the sale. Such declaration must include the dates the orders approving compensation were entered, the orders' terms, and whether the current compensation differs from the approved terms. 77 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX D4 LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA GUIDELINES FOR PREPACKAGED CHAPTER 11 CASES 1.
GOALS
The purpose of this guideline is to establish a uniform approach for commencing and administering "prepackaged chapter 11 cases" in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California. Specifically, this guideline defines a "prepackaged chapter 11 case" and provides practitioners with help in dealing with practical matters. Many issues are common to all prepackaged cases. Judicial economy, as well as procedural predictability for debtors and creditors, will be enhanced by promulgation of uniform guidelines.
The guidelines are advisory only; the court retains the power to depart from them. 2.
DEFINITION OF PREPACKAGED CHAPTER 11 CASE.
For purposes of these guidelines, a "prepackaged chapter 11 case" is one in which the debtor negotiates terms of a plan and solicits acceptances thereof prior to filing the petition. In these circumstances, the debtor-in-possession shall file a motion scheduling a confirmation hearing for the prepackaged plan (“Prepackaged Scheduling Motion") as set forth below. 3. CRITERIA FOR PREPACKAGED CHAPTER 11 CASE; CONTENTS OF PREPACKAGED SCHEDULING MOTION.
A. Content of Prepackaged Scheduling Motion.
The Prepackaged Scheduling Motion must: i. Represent that (a) the solicitation of votes to accept or reject the debtor's plan was completed before the chapter 11 case was filed and that no additional solicitation of votes on that plan is contemplated, or (b) the solicitation of votes to accept or reject the debtor-in-possession's plan has been deemed adequate by the court pursuant to paragraph 3.C.(2) below such that no additional solicitation will be required; ii. Represent that the requisite acceptances of such plan have been obtained from each class of claims or interests as to which solicitation is required by Title 11 except as provided in paragraph 3.A.(3) below; iii. With respect to any class of claims or interests that has not accepted the plan, represent whether or not each class is deemed not to have accepted the plan under 11 U.S.C. § 1126(g), and state whether the debtor-in- possession is requesting confirmation under 11 U.S.C. § 1129(b); and iv. Request entry of an order scheduling the hearing (a) on confirmation of the plan and to determine whether the debtor-in-possession has satisfied the requirements of either 11 U.S.C. § 1126 (b)(1) or (b) 11 U.S.C. § 1126(b)(2), for a date not later than 90 days after the petition date. v. The Prepackaged Scheduling Motion must identify the location of any provision in the plan that contains (a) third party releases, (b) exculpation 78 Go to Table of Contents or indemnity clauses, or (c) key employee incentive plans (KEIPs), key employee retention plans (KERPs) or severance packages. vi.
The Prepackaged Scheduling Motion must be supported by a declaration. The proponent must submit (a) a summary of the votes accepting or rejecting the debtor’s plan, (b) copies of the votes, (c) copies of the solicitation materials submitted to creditors and interest holders, and (d) a copy of the notice used to describe the time allotted for creditors and interest holders to accept or reject the plan.
B. Confirmation Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 1129(b)(2)(C).
A chapter 11 case may constitute a "prepackaged chapter 11 case" for purposes of these guidelines notwithstanding the fact that the debtor-in-possession proposes to confirm the plan pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 1129(b)(2)(C) as to a class of interests. C. Filing of Petition After Solicitation Has Commenced but Before Expiration of Voting Deadline. Unless the court orders otherwise, if a chapter 11 case is commenced by or against the debtor, or if a chapter 7 case is commenced against the debtor and that case is converted to a chapter 11 case by the debtor after the debtor has transmitted all solicitation materials to holders of claims and interests whose vote on a proposed plan is sought but before the deadline for voting (the "Voting Deadline") expires, i. ii. the debtor-in-possession shall be permitted to accept but not solicit ballots until the Voting Deadline; and after notice and a hearing, the court shall determine the effect of such votes. D. Applicability of Guidelines to Cases Involving Cramdown of Classes of Claims and "Prepackaged Chapter 11 Cases." The court may, upon request of the debtor- in-possession or other party in interest, apply some or all of these guidelines to: i. Cases in which the debtor has satisfied the requirements of paragraph 3.A.(1) above but intends to seek confirmation of the plan pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 1129(b), including as to a class of claims (a) which is deemed not to have accepted the plan under 11 U.S.C. § 1126(g), (b) which is receiving or retaining property under or pursuant to the plan but whose members' votes were not solicited prepetition and whose rejection of the plan has been assumed by the debtor for purposes of confirming the plan, or (c) which is receiving or retaining property under or pursuant to the plan and which voted prepetition to reject the plan, as long as no class junior to such rejecting class is receiving or retaining any property under or pursuant to the plan. ii.
Partial prepackaged chapter 11 cases: Cases in which acceptances of the debtor's plan were solicited before the commencement of the case from some, but not all, classes of claims or interests whose solicitation is required to confirm the debtor's plan. 79 Go to Table of Contents 4. PREFILING NOTIFICATION TO THE UNITED STATES TRUSTEE AND THE CLERK OF COURT.
A. Notice of Proposed Filing to the United States Trustee.
At least 5 business days before the anticipated filing date of the prepackaged chapter 11 case, the debtor must (1) notify the United States Trustee of the debtor's intention to file a prepackaged chapter 11 case and (2) supply the United States Trustee with a copy of the debtor's plan and disclosure statement or other solicitation materials. B. Notice of Proposed "First Day Orders" to the United States Trustee. Drafts of all First Day Motions to be filed on or shortly after the filing of the petition (“First Day Motions”), with proposed orders attached as exhibits, must be furnished to the United States Trustee at least 2 business days in advance of the filing of the petition or as soon as practicable after the filing of an involuntary petition.
C. Notice of Proposed Filing to the Clerk of Court.
At least 2 business days before the anticipated filing of the prepackaged chapter 11 case, counsel should contact the Clerk of Court to discuss the anticipated filing, the amount of the debtor's assets, number and type of creditors, procedures for handling public inquiries, such as a website with information about the Chapter 11, or the names, email addresses, physical addresses and telephone numbers of the persons to whom information requests should be directed, and procedures for handling proofs of claim or interest. The Clerk of Court will not assign the case to or discuss the case merits with a judge until the petition is filed. 5.
FILING OF PREPACKAGED CHAPTER 11 CASE.
As soon as practicable following filing of a prepackaged chapter 11 case, the debtor-in- possession must file the plan, the disclosure statement or other solicitation documents, a summary of balloting as required by LBR 3018, First Day Motions, and any other filed motion. To the extent that any of these documents differ in substance from the versions supplied to the United States Trustee under paragraphs 4.A and 4.B above, the debtor-in- possession must furnish to the United States Trustee a copy of any such documents that have been modified, with redline to show changes. 80 Go to Table of Contents APPENDIX D5 LOCAL RULES OF THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA GUIDELINES FOR EASTABLISHING INTERIM COMPENSATION PROCEDURES FOR PROFESSIONALS Bankruptcy Code at 11 U.S.C. § 331 limits the frequency with which professionals employed under 11 U.S.C. § 327 or § 1103 may apply for compensation for services rendered and reimbursement for expenses to once every 120 days after the date of the order for relief unless the court otherwise permits. These guidelines set forth procedures for interim compensation provided that professionals satisfy the requirements of Knudsen Corp. v. U.S. Trustee, 84 B.R. 668 (B.A.P. 9th Cir.
1988). 1.
NOTICE
Notice of a hearing on a motion to approve interim compensation procedures should be given to the United States Trustee, all creditors and equity holders, the debtor, and parties requesting special notice in accordance with LBR 9013-4. 2.
CONTENT OF MOTION
The motion to approve interim compensation procedures should describe in detail the proposed procedures. 3.
GUIDELINES
The court will generally approve interim procedures which: A. Provide for the monthly payment of fees and reimbursement of expenses (subject to the other guidelines set forth herein).