SHORT TITLE; APPLICABILITY

(a) Short Title. These rules shall be known as the “E.D.N.Y. Local Bankruptcy Rules.” (b) Applicability. (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) The E.D.N.Y. Local Bankruptcy Rules, as amended as of to all cases and December 13, 2019, shall apply proceedings they are not inconsistent with the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure. this Court insofar as in The appropriate citation form for an E.D.N.Y. Local Bankruptcy Rule is “E.D.N.Y. LBR __________.” For example, this rule shall be cited as “E.D.N.Y. LBR 1001- 1.” In addition to these rules, procedures in the Court are also governed by individual chambers rules of Judges, which can be found on the Court’s Website. Failure to comply with the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, these rules or individual chambers rules of Judges may result in denial of the relief requested, dismissal, or other sanctions.

To the extent that an order in a specific case conflicts with these rules, the order in the case shall control. References to Bankruptcy Code and Federal Rules of (c) Bankruptcy Procedure. Unless otherwise stated, all statutory references are to the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. §§ 101, et seq., as amended, and to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, as applicable. -1- (d) Modification or Suspension. In the interest of justice or for cause, the Court may modify or suspend the requirements set forth in these rules.