An Operating Order which sets deadlines for parties to respond to a demand for jury trial in a bankruptcy proceeding and to indicate if each party does or does not consent for the jury trial to be conducted in the bankruptcy court has recently been signed and will soon be posted on the Web page.

Counsel in adversary proceedings should also observe Bankruptcy Rule 7008 which requires a statement in a pleading if the proceeding is core or non-core and if the pleader does or does not consent to entry of a final order and judgment by the bankruptcy judge.

Also, an Operating Order providing for dismissal of a Chapter 13 case upon failure to provide to the Chapter 13 Trustee information or documents necessary for case administration has recently been signed and will soon be posted on the Web page.

If you have any problems or concerns in this area, please contact me or a member of the User’s Committee.