Complying With The Requirements Of The Bankruptcy Code And Rules:
The Court expects strict compliance with the Code and Rules. Failure to comply with the following
requirements often leads to an early conversion of the case:
- Attendance at § 341(a) Meeting of Creditors.
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Cash Collateral. 11 U.S.C. § 363(c)(2) prohibits the use of cash collateral unless the debtor has either the prior consent of each creditor having an interest in the collateral or an order from the Court.
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Transactions Outside the Ordinary Course of Business. 11 U.S.C. § 363(b)(1) requires prior notice and hearing.
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Post Petition Taxes. The Court expects all post petition taxes to be paid timely and all required tax returns to be timely filed.
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Monthly Operating Reports. Bankruptcy Local Rule 2015-2 requires monthly operating reports and tax reports to be filed on the 21th day of each month.
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Quarterly United States Trustee Fees. 28 U.S.C. § 1930(a)(6) requires a quarterly fee to be paid to the United States Trustee. The amount of the fee will depend upon the amount of disbursements made by the debtor during each quarter.
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Funds of the Estate. Bankruptcy Local Rule 2015-1 requires all estate funds to be deposited and maintained in a debtor-in-possession (DIP) bank account.
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