A chapter 11 case begins with the filing of a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile, residence, or principal place of business.

In filing a chapter 11, the debtor presents a plan to creditors which, if accepted by the creditors and approved by the court, will allow the debtor to reorganize personal, financial or business affairs and again become a financially productive individual or business.

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Conference on Large Chapter 11 Cases 2 The purpose of the 2003 conference was to •identify the factors that influence the selection of venue for Chapter 11 cases of large companies irrespective of the stat-ute; •evaluate the effect of venue choice on parties-in-interest and the courts; and •determine whether legislation or judicial action ...

Case Number Chapter Case Date Filed Judge; 24-11638: 11: Biedermann Motech, Inc. 07/31/2024: 24-11627-BLS: 15: VBI Vaccines (Delaware) Inc. and Variation Biotechnologies (US) Inc.

The United States Bankruptcy Code (title 11, United States Code) and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, are available online and at your local law library. The local rules of practice and procedure adopted by each bankruptcy court are available on each court website or in person at their clerk’s office.

The eligibility requirements for Chapter 11 are basically the same as those for a Chapter 7, except that a railroad may file under Chapter 11. Upon filing a Chapter 11 petition, the debtor remains in possession of all assets of the estate and continues to manage the entity’s affairs.

United States Bankruptcy Code (title 11, United States Code) and the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, both of which may be reviewed at local law libraries, or to local rules of practice adopted by each bankruptcy court.

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The Roman Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of New Orleans filed a Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition on May 1, 2020. The case has been designated as a complex case. Pursuant to updated Amended General Order 2021-2 effective January 1, 2025, all hearings in this District will take place according to the Hybrid Model Plan.