Local Rule Rule 3017-1: Obtaining Approval of a Disclosure Statement
Bankr. E.D. Mich. — General rule
Rule 3017-1 Obtaining Approval of a Disclosure Statement
(a) When Applicable. Subparts (b)-(d) of this Local Rule apply only when the court has not entered an order requiring a combined plan and disclosure statement.
(b) Requirements Upon Filing. The filing of a disclosure statement will be deemed to include a motion for its approval, to which Local Rule 9014-1 applies.
(c) Service of Notice. When a disclosure statement is filed, the movant must obtain a form of notice from the court's website and promptly serve the notice on all parties entitled to notice under F.R.Bankr.P. 2002(b). In addition, the proponent must serve a copy of the disclosure statement and the notice on the United States trustee and the chairperson and counsel for each official committee. The proponent must file a certificate of service.
(d) Approval on No Objection. Upon a certification by the movant that no timely objection to the approval of the disclosure statement was filed, the court may enter an order approving the disclosure statement without a hearing.