Uniform Task-Based Management System
This code set is intended for use on bankruptcy matters. Tasks relating to adversarial matters, such as preference actions, must be captured using the Litigation Code Set. The Bankruptcy Code Set is derived from the code set published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for the United States Trustee.
Coordination and compliance matters, including preparation of statement of financial affairs; schedules; list of contracts; United States Trustee interim statements and operating reports; contacts with the United States Trustee; general creditor inquiries.
Identification and review of potential assets including causes of action and non-litigation recoveries.
Sales, abandonment and transaction work related to asset disposition.
Matters relating to termination or continuation of automatic stay under 362 and motions for adequate protection.
Preparing for and attending the conference of creditors, the 341(a) meeting and other creditors' committee meetings.
Preparations of employment and fee applications for self or others; motions to establish interim procedures.
Review of and objections to the employment and fee applications of others.
Review of potential avoiding actions under Sections 544-549 of the Code to determine whether adversary proceedings are warranted.
Analysis of leases and executory contracts and preparation of motions specifically to assume or reject.
Analysis and preparation of all other motions, opposition to motions and reply memoranda in support of motions.
Non-working travel where the court reimburses at less than full hourly rates.
Issues related to debtor-in-possession operating in chapter 11 such as employee, vendor, tenant issues and other similar problems.
Review issues such as severance, retention, 401K coverage and continuance of pension plan.
Matters under 361, 363 and 364 including cash collateral and secured claims; loan document analysis.
Analyses and advice regarding tax-related issues, including the preservation of net operating loss carry forwards.
Review and analysis of real estate-related matters, including purchase agreements and lease provisions (e.g., common area maintenance clauses).
Preparation of materials for and attendance at Board of Directors meetings; analysis and advice regarding corporate governance issues and review and preparation of corporate documents (e.g., Articles, Bylaws, employment agreements, compensation plans, etc.)
Specific claim inquiries; bar date motions; analyses, objections and allowances of claims.
Formulation, presentation and confirmation; compliance with the plan confirmation order, related orders and rules; disbursement and case closing activities, except those related to the allowance and objections to allowance of claims.
Analysis, advice and/or opinions regarding potential bankruptcy related issues, where no bankruptcy case has been filed.
Analysis, consultation and drafting in connection with the restructuring of agreements, including financing agreements, where no bankruptcy case has been filed.
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