Local Rule RULE 3015-2: Modifications or Amendments of Plans of Reorganization
Bankr. E.D. La. — Civil rule
RULE 3015-2 Modifications or Amendments of Plans of Reorganization A. Prior to Confirmation 1. A motion to amend plan must be filed with any amended proposed plan in chapters 12 and 13. The motion must specify the terms being amended and the effect of the amendment on creditors.
2. In cases under chapters 11, 12, and 13, an amended plan must be filed no later than seven (7) days prior to the confirmation hearing and a redline copy must be sent to chambers. If the amendment is immaterial, or if all affected parties consent, the amended plan may be heard at the confirmation hearing. The amended plan must be served on the United States Trustee and all parties adversely affected by the amendment. Movant must also file a copy of the notice of hearing and certificate of service into the record at least seven (7) days prior to the confirmation hearing. Amendments filed less than seven (7) days prior to the confirmation hearing, at the court's discretion, may not be considered. Material amendments without consent must be noticed at least twenty-eight (28) days prior to the hearing on same to all parties adversely affected.
3. In cases under chapters 11, 12, and 13, an amended plan must be titled to indicate whether it is the first or a later amendment.
4. In chapter 13 cases, the debtor is required to serve the proposed plan on all parties listed on the mailing matrix and the trustee. All proposed material amendments must be served upon the parties affected and the trustee at least twenty-eight (28) days prior to the hearing on confirmation.
B. After Confirmation 1. A motion to modify plan must be filed with any proposed modified plan. The motion must specify the terms being modified, the effect of the modification, and allow for twenty-eight (28) days notice on adversely affected parties.
2. Both the proposed modified plan, the motion to modify plan, and notice of hearing must be served on the trustee and all adversely affected parties. Movant must also file a copy of the notice of hearing and certificate of service into the record.
3. A modified plan must be titled to indicate whether it is the first or a later modification.
See Local Rule 2002-1