IN RE A.P.I. INC. (Bankr.D.Minn. 2005)


In re: A.P.I. Inc., Chapter 11, Debtor.

Case No. Bky 05-30073.United States Bankruptcy Court, D. Minnesota.
January 13, 2005

ORDER TO EMPLOY SPECIAL CORPORATE COUNSEL MOORE, COSTELLO HART
GREGORY KISHEL, Bankruptcy Judge

Upon the Application by the Debtor to employ the law firm of Moore, Costello Hart as special corporate counsel in this Chapter 11 case, it appears that it is necessary for the Debtor to employ special corporate counsel, it appears that such employment is in the best interests of the estate and such attorneys do not hold or represent an interest adverse to the Debtor or the estate with respect to the matters on which they are to be employed,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:

1. The Debtor may employ Moore, Costello Hart upon the basis set forth in the application, subject to the provisions of 11 U.S.C. §§ 328
and 330;

2. Moore, Costello Hart is authorized to schedule a hearing for allowance of its professional fees and expenses under 11 U.S.C. §§ 331 and 330 not more than once every ninety (90) days; and

3. Moore, Costello Hart may submit regular months to the Debtor, with copies to the Committee of Unsecured Creditors or its counsel and to the Office of the United States

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Trustee, and the Debtor is authorized to pay 80% of such fees and 100% of costs on a monthly basis, subject to later allowance by the court as set out above.

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