Local Rule 3017-1.1: Consideration of Disclosure Statement in a Small Business Case.

Local Bankr. R. 3017-1.1 Consideration of Disclosure Statement in a Small Business Case. Effective March 16, 2026 Disclaimer in Small Business Cases. In a case where the Debtor is a small business, if the Court conditionally approves a proposed Disclosure Statement, the conditionally approved Disclosure Statement shall have on its cover, in boldface type, the following language, or words of similar import:

The Debtor in this case is a "small business" as defined in the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtor has received conditional approval of this Disclosure Statement; the Bankruptcy Court will consider final approval, and any timely filed objections thereto, at the time of or before the hearing on confirmation of the plan.