Local Rule 2014.1: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS
Bankr. D. Kan. — General rule
LBR 2014.1 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OF PROFESSIONALS
(a) Motion for Approval. Any entity seeking approval of employment of a professional person under 11 U.S.C. § 327, 1103(a) or 1114, or Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2014 (including retention of ordinary course professionals) shall file with the Court a motion and a supporting affidavit or verified statement of the professional person. Promptly after learning of any additional material information relating to such employment (such as potential or actual conflicts of interest), the professional employed or to be employed shall file and serve a supplemental affidavit setting forth the additional information.
(b) Notice and Hearing. All retention motions shall be heard on the first hearing date that would allow adequate notice of the retention motion and hearing as required by Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2002, 6003, and 9013 as well as D. Kan. L.B.R. 9013.2 and 9013.3. If the retention motion is granted, the retention shall be effective as of the date the motion was filed, unless the Court orders otherwise.
(c) Professional Disclosure. Any professional person whose employment is sought pursuant to this Local Rule must disclose its employment, or intended employment, of another professional for whom reimbursement will be requested; provided, however, if such disclosure would require the disclosure of privileged information or information which may reveal confidential litigation strategy, such disclosure may be excused by the Court. Even if disclosure is excused, however, in order to be reimbursed for any payment made by it to the other professional, the professional must comply with Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2016 and make any other disclosures or provide any other information required by title 11, U.S.C., the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, or the presiding judge's fee guidelines, if any.
(d) Noticing by Chapter 7 Trustee. When a Chapter 7 trustee applies for appointment as attorney for the estate, the notice required by paragraph (b) may be restricted to the United States trustee, only. * * * As amended 3/17/18, 3/17/16, 3/17/10, 10/17/05.