Free Local Form 4. - Louisiana

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA (Local Form 4) IN RE CASE NO.

ORDER AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF ATTORNEY(S) FOR DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION

Considering the application of the debtor-in-possession for the authority to employ to represent the debtor-in-possession, the affidavit of the attorney(s) and applicable law, IT IS ORDERED that the debtor-in-possession is authorized to retain attorney(s) in all matters relating to the performance of its duties as debtor-in-possession. as its

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the attorney(s) shall fulfill the following special duties and responsibilities: 1. They shall advise the debtor-in-possession of the requirements of the Bankruptcy Code, the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and the Local Rules, including without limitation Local Rules 2081-1. They shall advise the debtor-in-possession of its duty to file monthly reports required by applicable law, rule or regulation; and shall specifically advise the debtor of the potential consequences of non-compliance. They shall promptly inform the debtor that it may not pay any debt or obligation owed by the debtor on the date of the filing of the petition. They shall advise the debtor-in-possession of the prohibition against the sale of any of its assets outside the ordinary course of business without leave of court.

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They shall advise the debtor-in-possession of the debtor's obligation to comply with the Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Service regulations, including in particular the depository receipt requirements, and applicable state and local taxation laws. They shall advise the debtor-in-possession of the Operating Guidelines established by the Office of the U.S. Trustee. Baton Rouge, Louisiana,____________, 20 .

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____________________________________ UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE

I agree to the provisions of this order authorizing my employment. , Louisiana, ____________, 20 Firm Name Address Telephone Number Attorneys for the Debtor-in-Possession Signed: (Attorney for Debtor-in-Possession) I/We have read and understand the foregoing order. , Louisiana,____________, 20 . .

Signed: (Debtor-in-Possession)