United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMFreedom Communications, Inc.8:15-15311 Chapter 11
#1.00CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE RE: (1) Status Of Chapter 11 Case; And (2) Requiring Report On Status Of Chapter 11 case(Petition filed 11/1/15)
FR: 1-13-16; 3-2-16; 4-13-16; 7-27-16; 12-7-16; 4-19-17; 8-30-17; 12-13-17; 4-9-18; 8-1-18; 11-14-18; 4-8-19; 8-12-19
1Docket
APPEARANCES REQUIRED.
The Court will inquire into the Debtors' compliance with U.S. Trustee guidelines and requirements. Generally speaking, the Court is satisfied with the efforts of the parties to move this case toward resolution on multiple fronts.
Next status conference: April 15, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.Updated status report is due April 1, 2020.
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Freedom Communications, Inc. Represented ByWilliam N LobelBeth GaschenAlan J FriedmanChristopher J GreenCaroline DjangScott D FinkReed M Mercado
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMFreedom Communications, Inc.8:15-15311 Chapter 11
Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors v. Case Paper Co., Inc.Adv#: 8:17-01209
#2.00CONT'D PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE Hearing RE: Complaint For Avoidance And Recovery Of Preferential Transfers Pursuant To 11 U.S.C. Sections 547 And 550(Complaint filed 10/26/17)
FR: 4-4-18; 12-12-18; 3-27-19; 10-9-19
1Docket *** VACATED *** REASON: OFF CALENDAR - NOTICE OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE FILED 8-19-19 (DOCKET NO. [16])
- NONE LISTED -
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Freedom Communications, Inc. Represented ByWilliam N LobelBeth GaschenAlan J FriedmanChristopher J GreenCaroline DjangScott D FinkReed M Mercado
Defendant(s):
Case Paper Co., Inc. Pro Se
Plaintiff(s):
Official Committee Of Unsecured Represented ByAndrew W CaineJeffrey P Nolan
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMFreedom Communications, Inc.8:15-15311 Chapter 11
Official Committee Of Unsecured Creditors v. United Information Services, Adv#: 8:17-01213
#3.00CONT'D PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE Hearing RE: Complaint For Avoidance And Recovery Of Preferential Transfers Pursuant To 11 U.S.C. Sections 547 And 550(Complaint filed 10/26/17)
FR: 4-4-18; 12-12-18; 3-27-19; 10-9-19
1Docket *** VACATED *** REASON: OFF CALENDAR - ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE ENTERED 9-25-19 - (DOCKET NO. [25])
- NONE LISTED -
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Freedom Communications, Inc. Represented ByWilliam N LobelBeth GaschenAlan J FriedmanChristopher J GreenCaroline DjangScott D FinkReed M Mercado
Defendant(s):
United Information Services, Inc. Represented ByDavid B Golubchik
Sourcehov LLC Represented ByDavid B Golubchik
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMFreedom Communications, Inc.CONT... Chapter 11
Plaintiff(s):
Official Committee Of Unsecured Represented ByAndrew W CaineJeffrey P Nolan
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMWilliam John Murphy8:15-15715 Chapter 7
Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc. et al v. Murphy et alAdv#: 8:16-01147
#4.00CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: Complaint For Nondischargeability Of Debt Pursuant To 11 U.S.C. Sections 523(a)(2)(A), And (a)(6) And 727(a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5) And (a)(7)Complaint filed 6/7/16)(S/C set per Order Entered 6-23-17 - Docket No. [39])
FR: 8-24-16; 2-13-17; 9-20-17, 12-6-17, 7-11-18; 12-12-18; 7-17-19
1Docket *** VACATED *** REASON: CONTINUED TO MAY 13, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M. PER ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION TO CONTINUE STATUS CONFERENCE ENTERED 10-25-19 - (DOCKET NO. [66])
- NONE LISTED -
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
William John Murphy Represented ByD Edward Hays
Defendant(s):
William John Murphy Represented ByD Edward Hays
Cheryl Lynn Murphy Represented ByD Edward Hays
Joint Debtor(s):
Cheryl Lynn Murphy Represented ByD Edward Hays
Plaintiff(s):
Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc. Represented By
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMWilliam John MurphyCONT... Chapter 7
Neal SalisianAshleigh A Danker
VLK Risk Consultants, Inc. Represented ByAshleigh A DankerNeal Salisian
Trustee(s):
Jeffrey I Golden (TR) Represented ByJason Balitzer
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMC & W Murphy and Associates, Inc.8:16-10045 Chapter 7
Kosmala v. Savannah Corp. et alAdv#: 8:18-01002
#5.00CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: Complaint For Avoidance Of Fraudulent Transfers (11 U.S.C. Section 548, And/Or Section 544); Avoidance Of Preferential Transfers (11 U.S.C. Section 547); And Conversion (Complaint filed 1/5/18)(Another Summons issued 3/8/18)
FR: 3-28-18; 5-30-18; 12-12-18; 1-23-19; 7-17-19
1Docket
APPEARANCES REQUIRED.
The Court will inquire into the status of the parties' efforts to resolve this matter consensually.
Next status conference: May 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. with an updated status report due April 30, 2020.
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
C & W Murphy and Associates, Inc. Represented ByD Edward Hays
Defendant(s):
Savannah Corp. Pro Se
The Olivia Group Pro Se
Reagan Industries, Inc. Pro Se
William J Murphy and Cheryl Lynn Pro Se
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMC & W Murphy and Associates, Inc.CONT... Chapter 7
Cristen Durham Pro Se
Jacquelyn Murphy Romero Pro Se
Brandon Durham Pro Se
Margaret Murphy Pro Se
Plaintiff(s):
Weneta M.A. Kosmala Represented ByErin P Moriarty
Trustee(s):
Weneta M Kosmala (TR) Represented ByErin P Moriarty
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMC & W Murphy and Associates, Inc.8:16-10045 Chapter 7
Kosmala v. First Farmers Bank & Truste Co. et alAdv#: 8:18-01004
#6.00CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: Complaint For Declaratory Relief; Avoidance Of Lien (11 U.S.C. Section 544, And/Or Section 548); Accounting; And Objection To Claim (11 U.S.C. Section 502)(Complaint filed 1/5/18)(Another Summons issued 5/8/18)
FR: 5=30-18; 7-25-18; 12-12-18; 7-17-19
1Docket *** VACATED *** REASON: CONTINUED TO MAY 13, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M. PER ORDER APPROVING STIPULATION ENTERED 10-17-19 - (DOCKET NO. [37])
- NONE LISTED -
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
C & W Murphy and Associates, Inc. Represented ByD Edward Hays
Defendant(s):
First Farmers Bank & Truste Co. Pro Se
Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc. Pro Se
VLK Risk Consultants, Inc. Pro Se
Plaintiff(s):
Weneta M.A. Kosmala Represented ByErin P Moriarty
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMC & W Murphy and Associates, Inc.CONT... Chapter 7
Trustee(s):
Weneta M Kosmala (TR) Represented ByErin P Moriarty
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMRalph E Sanders8:17-10265 Chapter 7
Pette v. SandersAdv#: 8:17-01068
#7.00Hearing RE: Motion For Entry Of Final Judgment On False Oath Claim Pursuant To FRCP 54(b)(Motion filed 10/8/19)
99Docket *** VACATED *** REASON: OFF CALENDAR - ORDER GRANTING DEBTOR-DEFENDANT'S FRCP 54(b) MOTION ENTERED 10-18-19 - (DOCKET NO. [101])
- NONE LISTED -
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Ralph E Sanders Pro Se
Defendant(s):
Ralph E Sanders Represented ByGregory L Bosse
Plaintiff(s):
Larnita Pette Pro Se
Trustee(s):
Weneta M Kosmala (TR) Pro Se
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMMichael William Devine8:18-10905 Chapter 7
Getson et al v. DevineAdv#: 8:18-01121
#8.00CONT'D PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE Hearing RE: Complaint To Determine The Dischargeability Of Debt Pursuant To 11 U.S.C. Section 523(a)(2)(a)Complaint filed 6/29/18)(PTC set at S/C held 3/13/19)
FR: 9-19-18; 3-13-19, 6-19-19
1Docket *** VACATED *** REASON: CALENDARED IN ERROR (STATUS CONFERENCE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 18, 2019 AT 9:00 A.M. - (DOCKET NO. [16])
- NONE LISTED -
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Michael William Devine Represented ByChristopher J Langley
Defendant(s):
Michael William Devine Pro Se
Plaintiff(s):
Lisa Getson Represented ByMitchell B Hannah
Todd Lansinger Represented ByMitchell B Hannah
Trustee(s):
Richard A Marshack (TR) Pro Se
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMChester Davenport8:18-11759 Chapter 7
Naylor v. Sun et alAdv#: 8:18-01155
#9.00Hearing RE: Motion Of Defendant Yan Yu Sun In Opposition To Plaintiff's Subpoena For Bank Records(Motion filed 10/7/19)
67Docket
APPEARANCES NOT REQUIRED.
Pursuant to LBR 9013-1(j)(3), the Court will dispense with oral argument on this matter. The Court denies the motion with prejudice for the reasons argued by the Chapter 7 Trustee in his opposition to the motion, namely mootness and movant's lack of standing.
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Chester Davenport Pro Se
Defendant(s):
Bianca Sun Pro Se
Yan Yu Sun Pro Se
Plaintiff(s):
Karen Sue Naylor Represented ByThomas H Casey
Trustee(s):
Karen S Naylor (TR) Represented ByThomas H Casey
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMModern VideoFilm, Inc.8:18-11792 Chapter 11
#10.00CONT'D Hearing RE: Approval Of Debtor's Disclosure Statement Accompanying Debtor's First Amended Chapter 11 Plan(D.S. filed 6/5/19)
FR: 7-17-19
168Docket
APPEARANCES NOT REQUIRED.
The Court will continue the Disclosure Statement hearing to February 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Modern VideoFilm, Inc. Represented ByGarrick A HollanderAndrew B LevinPeter W Lianides
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMModern VideoFilm, Inc.8:18-11792 Chapter 11
#11.00CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: (1) Status Of Chapter 11 Case; And (2) Requiring Report On Status Of Chapter 11 Case(Chapter 11 Petition filed on 5/16/18)
FR: 7-25-18; 11-14-18; 2-27-19; 7-10-19; 7-17-19 at 9:00 a.m.; 7-17-19
0Docket
APPEARANCES NOT REQUIRED.
The Court will continue the Status Conference to February 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with an updated status report due February 5, 2020.
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Modern VideoFilm, Inc. Represented ByGarrick A Hollander
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMModern VideoFilm, Inc.8:18-11792 Chapter 11
Modern VideoFilm, Inc. v. Barkat et alAdv#: 8:18-01084
#12.00CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: First Amended Complaint For Judgment:(1) Compelling Turnover Of Estate Property; (2) For Conversion(3) Avoiding Fraudulent Transfers;(4) Recovering Avoided Transfers;(5) Breach of Fiduciary Duty/Defalcation; And;(6) Injunctive Relief (Complaint filed 5/16/18)(First Amended Complaint filed 6-5-18)(Another Summons issued 6/6/18)
FR: 8-8-18; 8-29-18; 6-19-19; 8-21-19
1Docket *** VACATED *** REASON: CONTINUED TO JUNE 17, 2020 AT 9:00 A.M. PER ORDER APPROVING IN PART STIPULATION TO CONTINUE DEADLINES AND SCHEDULED HEARINGS ENTERED 8-8-19 - (DOCKET NO. [145])
- NONE LISTED -
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Modern VideoFilm, Inc. Represented ByGarrick A Hollander
Defendant(s):
Moshe Barkat Pro Se
Modern VideoFilm Holdings, LLC Pro Se
Sidan Engineering, L.P. Pro Se
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMModern VideoFilm, Inc.CONT... Chapter 11
Sivan Barkat Sherman Pro Se
Danielle Barkat Turner Pro Se
Deborah Barkat Pro Se
Plaintiff(s):
Modern VideoFilm, Inc. Represented ByGarrick A Hollander
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMSoCal REO Acquisitions Group LLC8:19-11375 Chapter 11
#13.00CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: (1) Status Of Chapter 11 Case; And (2) Requiring Report On Status Of Chapter 11 Case(Petition filed 4/15/19)
FR: 6-19-19
1Docket *** VACATED *** REASON: CONTINUED TO NOVEMBER 13, 2019 AT 2:00 P.M. PER ORDER CONSOLIDATING HEARINGS ENTERED 11-7-19 - (DOCKET NO. [50])
- NONE LISTED -
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
SoCal REO Acquisitions Group LLC Represented ByNima S Vokshori
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMSouth Coast Behavioral Health, Inc.8:19-12375 Chapter 11
South Coast Behavioral Health, Inc. v. Reliable Fast Cash, LLC et alAdv#: 8:19-01158
#14.00CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: Complaint For:(1) Declaratory Relief;(2) Usury;(3) Avoidance Of Preferential Transfers;(4) Avoidance Of Fraudulent Transfers;(5) Recovery Of Preferential And Fraudulent Transfers;(6) Fraud; (7) Racheteering (18 U.S.C. Section 1962)AND Hearing RE: Status Conference Hearing RE: Counter-Claim(Complaint filed 7/30/10)(Counter-Claim filed 8/30/19)
FR: 10-6-19
1Docket
APPEARANCES REQUIRED.
The Court will issue a scheduling order to provide as follows:
All discovery closes May 31, 2020.
All discovery motions shall be heard before June 30, 2020.
All pretrial motion shall be heard before July 31, 2020.
Pretrial conference is set for August 12, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Mediation stipulation, if any, shall be filed, and an order lodged thereon, on or before December 15, 2019.
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMSouth Coast Behavioral Health, Inc.CONT... Chapter 11
Debtor(s):
South Coast Behavioral Health, Inc. Represented ByMichael N NicastroSean A OKeefe
Defendant(s):
Reliable Fast Cash, LLC Pro Se
Mendl Chanin Pro Se
Plaintiff(s):
South Coast Behavioral Health, Inc. Represented BySean A OKeefe
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
9:00 AMHill Concrete Structures8:19-10212 Chapter 11
#15.00CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: (1) Status Of Chapter 11 Case; And (2) Requiring Report On Status Of Chapter 11 Case(Petition filed 1/18/19)
FR: 3-20-19; 6-19-19
0Docket
APPEARANCES REQUIRED.
The Court will inquire into compliance with U.S. Trustee guidelines and requirements.
Next status conference: March 25, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Hill Concrete Structures Represented ByMichael Jones
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
2:00 PMJoy Omoderi Amagboruju Miles8:19-10058 Chapter 11
#1.00Hearing RE: Motion For Approving Individual Disclosure Statement In Support Of Debtor's Plan Of Reorganization(Motion filed 9/30/19)(D.S. filed 9/30/19)
50Docket
APPEARANCES REQUIRED.
The Court will disapprove the Disclosure Statement for the reasons it will indicate at the hearing and set a new disclosure statement hearing for January 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. An amended disclosure statement shall be filed and served on or before December 20, 2019.
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
Joy Omoderi Amagboruju Miles Represented ByOnyinye N Anyama
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
2:00 PMSoCal REO Acquisitions Group LLC8:19-11375 Chapter 11
#2.00Hearing RE: Disclosure Statement Describing Debtor's Plan Of Reorganization(D.S. filed 11/7/19)
39Docket
APPEARANCES REQUIRED.
The Court will sustain the objection of the County of San Diego: 18% interest is required and, additionally, the County's tax claim must be paid in full within 60 months from the April 2019 petition date. The Court agrees with U.S. Bank that the plan is patently non-confirmable.
The Court will disapprove the disclosure statement and continue the disclosure statement hearing to January 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
Debtor shall file a first amended disclosure statement on or before December 10, 2019. Objections to the amended disclosure statement are due January 10, 2020.
Alternatively, Debtor or any interested party may file a motion to convert this case to chapter 7 or to dismiss it.
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
SoCal REO Acquisitions Group LLC Represented ByNima S VokshoriHenry D Paloci
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United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California
Judge Mark Wallace, PresidingCourtroom 6C Calendar
Santa Ana
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6C Hearing Room
2:00 PMSoCal REO Acquisitions Group LLC8:19-11375 Chapter 11
#3.00CONT'D STATUS CONFERENCE Hearing RE: (1) Status Of Chapter 11 Case; And (2) Requiring Report On Status Of Chapter 11 Case(Petition filed 4/15/19)
FR: 6-19-19; 11-13-19 at 9:00 a.m.
1Docket
The Court will inquire into the Debtor's compliance with U.S. Trustee guidelines and requirements.
Next Status Conference: To be determined.
Tentative Ruling:
Party Information
Debtor(s):
SoCal REO Acquisitions Group LLC Represented ByNima S Vokshori
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