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Assuming, Rejecting, or Assigning an Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease

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Local Rule Number: 
Rule 6006-1
6000 Series

(a)      Deadline to File a Claim Arising from Rejection of an Executory Contract or Unexpired Lease. Unless the court orders otherwise, a proof of claim for a claim that arises from the rejection of an executory contract or an unexpired lease must be filed no later than the latest to occur of:

(1)      the time to file a proof of claim under Bankruptcy Rule 3002(c) or Local Rule 3003-1;

(2)      28 days after entry of an order:

(A)      approving the rejection of an executory contract or unexpired lease;

(B)      confirming a chapter 11 plan that provides for the rejection of an executory contract or unexpired lease;

(C)      deeming an executory contract or unexpired lease rejected; or

(D)     determining that an executory contract or unexpired lease has been rejected; and

(3)      28 days after the effective date of the rejection of an executory contract or unexpired lease.

(b)     Required Bulletin in Proposed Order. A proposed order under (a)(2) must include the following language in bold print:

Any proof of claim for damages arising from the rejection must be filed no later than the latest to occur of: (1) the time to file a proof of claim under Bankruptcy Rule 3002(c) or Local Rule 3003-1; (2) 28 days after entry of this order; or (3) 28 days after the effective date of the rejection.