CHAPTER 11 PRECONFIRMATION MEMORANDUM

a.  In a chapter 11 case other than a subchapter V case, the plan proponent shall, not less than five (5) days prior to the confirmation hearing, file a memorandum containing the proponent’s response to any objections to plan confirmation, and a statement as to how each requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 1129 is satisfied. 

b.  In a chapter 11 subchapter V case, the plan proponent shall, not less than five (5) days prior to the confirmation hearing, file a memorandum containing the proponent’s response to any objections to plan confirmation, and a statement as to how each requirement of 11 U.S.C. § 1191 is satisfied. 

c.  In any chapter 11 case, the preconfirmation memorandum shall be served on the debtor, the United States Trustee, any committee appointed pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code or their authorized agents, any chapter 11 trustee appointed pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code and any party that has filed an objection to confirmation or has requested notice. 

d.  If the confirmation hearing is continued, a revised or supplemental preconfirmation memorandum addressing only new, supplemental or additional issues shall be filed and served not less than five (5) days prior to the continued hearing.

RELATED AUTHORITY

11 U.S.C. §§ 1128, 1129, 1191
Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3017, 3018, 3020(b)
LBR 2002-3, 3018-1