This is a calendar of events of interest to Los Angeles bankruptcy professionals. All start times are Pacific Time. If you would like an event to be posted on "the dog," please send your announcement to J. Scott Bovitz. Include the link to the registration page on your group's web site. Thank you.
New Rules, New Forms
The Board of Judges for the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, approved the following amendments to the Court’s Local Bankruptcy Rules (LBRs) that become effective October 21, 2024:
Summary of LBR Amendments | ||
LBR | LBR Title | Type of Amendment |
LBR 1016-1 | Death or Incompetency of Debtor | To clarify the process for administering the estate after death or incompetency of the debtor and to require a motion. |
LBR 2002-1(f) | Notice of Hearing on Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition | To align the existing rule with a national rule revision, requiring notice rather than a summons, per Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure Rule 2002(q). |
LBR 2015-3 | Preconfirmation Requirements for Subchapter V Debtors, Debtors in Possession, and Trustees | To add meeting and reporting requirements for the Subchapter V debtor. |
LBR 2016-1 | Compensation of Professional Persons | To allow Subchapter V Trustees to request a retainer or assurance of payment for services rendered. |
LBR 2090-1(b) | Pro Hac Vice Appearance |
To require one application per case and for all associated adversary proceedings. |
LBR 6007-1 | Abandonment of Property of the Estate | To require a declaration, specify procedures for a reply and setting a hearing, and minor revisions to avoid duplication of the national rule. |
LBR 7030-2 | Transcripts of Additional Oral Examinations | To apply the same procedure for transcripts of depositions to transcripts for examination under Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure Rule 2004 or transcripts for a meeting of creditors. |
LBR 9004-1 | Form of Documents Filed or Lodged with Court, or Served | To make the requirements for served documents the same as for filed documents. |
LBR 9011-1 | Signatures | To allow for electronic signatures with robust safeguards against fraud. |
LBR 9013-1 | Motion Practice and Contested Matters |
To add a new subsection, LBR 9013-1(r), with text from LBR 9019-1, clarifying that not all consensual resolutions of motions are “settlements requiring court approval under Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure 9019. |
LBR 9019-1 | Compromise of Controversy | To add requirement that settlement motions cross reference any adversary proceedings that are being settled, note if settlement does not include all parties, and include the same information in the adversary proceeding. |
LBR 9070-1 | Exhibits Used as Evidence to Support Live Testimony | To clarify procedures regarding exhibits for trial or evidentiary hearings. |
LBR 9074-1 | Appearances at Court Hearings by Telephone, Videoconference, or In Person | To expand the existing rule to include appearances by video. |
New and Revised LBR Form | LBR Form Title |
F 2002-1.4.ORDER.AND |
Order and Notice Setting Hearing on Chapter 15 Petition for Recognition of Foreign Proceeding |
F 2090-1.2.APP.NONRES.ATTY | Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear Pro Hac Vice in A Specific Bankruptcy Case And/Or Adversary Proceeding(s) |
F 2090-1.2.ORDER.NONRES.ATTY | Order On Application of Non-Resident Attorney to Appear Pro Hac Vice in A Specific Bankruptcy Case And/Or Adversary Proceeding(s) |
F 9011-1.SIGNATURE.VERIF.DEC | Declaration Verifying Software Generated Signature(s) |
New and Revised LBR Form | LBR Form Title |
F 2085-1.1.SUMMONS.CH15 | Summons And Notice of Hearing on Petition Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Chapter 15 For Recognition of A Foreign Nonmain Proceeding [FRBP 1010(a)] |
F 3001-1.REQ.TRANSFER.CLAIM | Request For Issuance of Notice of Transfer of Claim Pursuant to FRBP 3001(e) |
F 3001-1.NOTICE.TRANSFER.CLAIM | Notice of Transfer of Claim Pursuant to FRBP 3001(e) |
The revised LBR forms are available at https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/news/revisions-local-bankruptcy-rules-and-forms-effective-october-21-2024.
Kathleen J. Campbell, Clerk of Court
November 2, panel
IEBF. 30th Annual Survey of Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Hon. Johnson, Hon. Houle, Hon. Yun, Hon. Reyes Bordeaux, Iskander.
November 6, Zoom
American College of Bankruptcy and the American Bankruptcy Institute. 2nd Annual Howard DREAMS: Discovering Restructuring Expertise and Mentorship Symposium. Free.
November 8, Zoom
Beverly Hills Bar Association. Bankruptcy as a Solution to Deadlocked Real Estate Entities. Shemano, Gould.
November 14, dinner
cdcbaa. 2024 Calvin Ashland Awards Dinner, honoring Hon. Julia Brand. Master of Ceremonies, Hon. Bluebond. Universal City.
November 15, 9:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., seminar (in person and on line, four hours of ethics)
Los Angeles Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in partnership with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. 21st Annual Bankruptcy Ethics Symposium. Roybal Federal Building, conference room 1339, downtown Los Angeles.
· Honorable Sheri Bluebond, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
· Honorable Sandra Klein, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
· Honorable Erithe A. Smith, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
· Honorable Meredith Jury (Ret.), U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California
· Ron Maroko, Office of the United States Trustee
· Akihito Koyama, Senior Staff Attorney for Chapter 13 Trustee Kathy A. Dockery
· Misty Perry Isaacson, Pagter and Perry Isaacson, APLC
· Kristin Mihelic, Office of the U.S. Trustee/Office of the U.S. Attorney
· Stella Havkin, Havkin & Shrago
· J. Scott Bovitz, Bovitz & Spitzer
· Program Chair: Joseph Boufadel, Salvato Boufadel LLP
November 26, 3:00 p.m., Zoom
American Board of Certification. A consumer bankruptcy topic. Slocum. Meeting ID: 859 0068 8928; Passcode: 205152. For ABC certified specialists.
November 28-29, holiday closure
The divisional offices of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California will be closed on the following dates:
Thursday, November 28, 2024 | Thanksgiving |
Friday, November 29, 2024 | Day after Thanksgiving |
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | Administrative Leave Day |
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day |
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | Administrative Leave Day |
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 | New Year’s Day |
Emergency Matters Only
Will be handled by the Clerk’s Office on:
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 |
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 |
CM/ECF, LOU, PACER, VCIS, ePOC, and eSR will continue to operate during all Court closures unless noticed in advance. If you have an emergency bankruptcy petition or subsequent document that can only be filed in person, please call the applicable division in advance to make arrangements:
DIVISION | PHONE NUMBER |
Los Angeles | (213) 894-1446 |
Riverside | (951) 774-1102 |
Santa Ana | (714) 338-5348 |
San Fernando Valley | (818) 587-2864 |
Northern | (805) 884-4885 |
KATHLEEN J. CAMPBELL
CLERK OF COURT
December 1, dinner show
Singers in Law. Hon. Bluebond, soprano. Vibrato, Los Angeles. Almost sold out.
December 2, party
Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum. Annual Holiday Party. Drago Centro, Los Angeles.
December 5, party
Orange County Bankruptcy Forum and the Orange County Bar Association-Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section. Annual Holiday Party. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa.
December 9, 2:00 p.m., Zoom
Central Guide informational session. https://cacb.zoomgov.com/j/1603696570, 160 369 6570, TCG2024
December 11, party
Inland Empire Bankruptcy Forum. IEBF Annual Holiday Party. Riverside.
December 12-14, conference
American Bankruptcy Institute. Winter Leadership Conference. Scottsdale.
Request for Public Comment By February 17, 2025
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure (Standing Committee) has proposed amendments to their respective rules and forms and requested that the proposals be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment. The public comment period ends February 17, 2025.
To view the proposed revisions, reports explaining the proposed changes, as well as information about submitting written comments or testimony at public hearings, please visit the Rules and Policies webpage on the U.S. Courts website at https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/proposed-amendments-published-public-comment.
KATHLEEN J. CAMPBELL
CLERK OF COURT
March 21-23, 2025, seminar
Financial Lawyers Conference. Annual Seminar. Prof. Neil Cohen. Palm Desert.
September 16-19, 2025 conference
National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges. Chicago (Marriott Marquis Chicago).