A Guide to the Judicial Management of Bankruptcy Mega-Cases, Second Edition
2009, Laura B. Bartell
(update of the 2007 version to incorporate the December 2007 bankruptcy rules amendments)
Building on the 1992 first edition, this guide pools the knowledge of bankruptcy judges and clerks of court experienced in handling mega-cases in a written resources for others. It describes the general time line of a mega-case, issues that are likely to arise, and how other judges have approached those issues. The revised guide reflects management strategies currently set by statute, case law, local rules and general orders, and employed by individual judges. It expands coverage of topics that have gained prominence since the guide was first published. Exhibits discussed in the guide including sample procedures and guidelines, orders, and other materials can be downloaded below. (Note: the Exhibits are only available online and are not included in the published guide.)

A Guide to the Judicial Management of Bankruptcy Mega-Cases, Second Edition - Report (PDF, 101 pp.)
A Guide to the Judicial Management of Bankruptcy Mega-Cases, Second Edition - Report and Exhibits (PDF, 250 pp.)
A Guide to the Judicial Management of Bankruptcy Mega-Cases, Second Edition - Exhibits (PDF, 150 pp.)

Individual Exhibits
Some users like to have forms they can modify on their own. If you would like to download the Guide's forms as text (Word) documents, use the DOC links below.

Exhibit I-1A. Request for Designation as Complex Chapter 11 Case (PDF, 1 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-1B. Order Granting Complex Chapter 11 Case Treatment (PDF, 2 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-2. Local Rule on Joint Administration of Cases (PDF, 1 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-3. Judicial Conference Guidelines for Implementing 28 U.S.C. § 156(c) (PDF, 6 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-4. Sample Waiver Form for Special Employees of the Estate (PDF, 1 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-5. Sample Order Appointing Claims Agent (PDF, 3 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-6. Sample Order Directing Debtor to Give Notices Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2002 (PDF, 2 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-7. Sample Procedures for Complex Chapter 11 Cases (PDF, 16 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-8. Sample Guidelines for Case-Management Order for Complex Chapter 11 Case (PDF, 6 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-9. Sample Case-Management Orders for Complex Chapter 11 Case (PDF, 21 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-10. Sample Certification of No Objection (PDF, 1 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit I-11. Sample Form of Notice of Agenda (PDF, 3 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-1. Sample Order Denying a Motion to Appoint a Common Stockholders Committee (PDF, 3 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-2. Sample Order with Respect to Procedures for Prepackaged Chapter 11 Cases (PDF, 7 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-3. Sample Order for a Disclosure and Confirmation Hearing on a Prepackaged Plan (PDF, 4 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-4. Guidelines on Sale of All or Substantially All Assets (PDF, 3 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-5. Guidelines for Cash Collateral and Financing Stipulations (PDF, 4 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-6. Local Rule on Motion to Use Cash Collateral or Obtain Credit (PDF, 5 pp.) Revised January 2009 (DOC)
Exhibit II-7. Sample Order Authorizing Payment of Prepetition Wage Claims (PDF, 2 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-8. Sample Order Appointing an Examiner (PDF, 2 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-9. Sample Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Professionals (PDF, 4 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-10. Local Forms for Fee Applications (PDF, 4 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-11. General Order Concerning Guidelines for Compensation and Expense Reimbursement (PDF, 5 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit II-12. Order Establishing Fee Application Procedure and Fee Guidelines (PDF, 5 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit III-1. Sample Scheduling Order (PDF, 2 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit III-2. Sample Discovery Order (PDF, 10 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit III-3. Sample Order Requiring Presentation of Evidence by Declaration (PDF, 5 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit III-4. Local Rule on Omnibus Objections to Claims (PDF, 5 pp.) Revised January 2009 (DOC)
Exhibit III-5. Sample Order on Omnibus Objections to Claims (PDF, 2 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit III-6. Sample Order Establishing a Procedure for Resolution of Contested Claims (PDF, 1 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit III-7. Sample Order Regarding Estimation of Claims Through Summary Trial (PDF,4 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit IV-1. Sample Confirmation Trial Scheduling Order (PDF, 6 pp.) (DOC)
Exhibit IV-2. Sample Order on Final Fee Application Procedures (PDF, 3 pp.) (DOC)