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Rule 6006-1 Notice of Motion to Assume, Reject or Assign Executory Contracts or Unexpired Leases

(a) Service of Notice.

(1) Twenty-one (21) days' notice of a motion by a party in interest requesting that the court direct the trustee or debtor in possession to assume or reject an executory contract or unexpired lease, or a notice of a motion by the trustee or debtor-in-possession to assume, reject or assign an executory contract or unexpired lease, must be served on: [A] all parties to the lease or contract; [B] all parties who hold or claim any interest in the lease or contract; [C] the debtor; [D] the trustee; [E] any committee appointed under the Code; [F] any attorney or creditor who has filed an appearance or demand for notice; and [G] transmitted to the United States trustee in chapter 11 cases.

(2) If an insider has interests or obligations described in paragraph (b)(2), notice must be given to all parties on the Matrix.

(b) Contents of Notice.

(1) Notice of the motion must include a brief summary of the significant terms of the contract or lease, and assignment, if any.

(2) Notice of the motion must disclose whether any insider— [A] is a party to the lease or contract or has any other interest in the lease or contract; [B] has any obligations arising under the lease or contract, whether contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, fixed, or otherwise; and [C] the nature of the insider's interests and obligations.

(3) If assumption is desired and the contract or lease is in default, the notice must specify: [A] the manner in which the default will be cured; [B] compensation for damages provided; and [C] adequate assurance of future performance provided.

(c) Mandatory Discovery Exchange. Not later than fourteen (14) days after any objection to the motion to assume, reject or assign an executory contract or unexpired lease is filed, the parties will comply with the requirements of Rule 26(a), Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.