If I understand correctly there is a new date of Jan 21 bearing down on us.

No, I wouldn't think of it that way. That is simply the first date that the court would consider any actions. Actually, it says "January 21, 2012, or such later date as this Court may order ("Stay Period") . . . "

It would probably be worth reading the Order. I will add it to the link library so it is easily accessible.