Case No. 02-B-48191 (Jointly Administered).United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Illinois, Eastern Division.
November 19, 2004
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE WITHDRAWAL OF PAUL, HASTINGS, JANOFSKY WALKER LLP AS SPECIAL COUNSEL TO THE DEBTORS
EUGENE WEDOFF, Bankruptcy Judge
UAL Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates, debtors and debtors in possession in the above-captioned cases (collectively, the “Debtors”) and their special labor counsel and special litigation counsel, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky Walker LLP (“Paul Hastings”), having filed a Motion for an Order Authorizing the Withdrawal of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky Walker LLP as Special Counsel to the Debtors (the “Motion”); the Court having reviewed the Motion; it appearing that the Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 and 1334; it appearing that this proceeding is a core proceeding within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 157(b)(2); it appearing that venue is proper in this District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; adequate and proper notice of the Motion having been given; it appearing that no other or further notice need be given; any objections to the Motion having been resolved; all persons with standing having been afforded the opportunity to be heard on the Motion; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1. The Motion is granted in its entirety.
2. Paul Hastings is hereby authorized to withdraw as special counsel for the Debtors and to continue to serve the Debtors as ordinary course counsel.
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3. Paul Hastings shall file monthly, quarterly, and final fee applications covering the periods through September 30, 2004, the date of the Firm’s withdrawal as special counsel to the Debtors.
4. Paul Hastings will provide to Stephen Wolfe, of the Office of the United States Trustee, as it representative of the Fee Review Committee, with a copy to Fruman Jacobson, on behalf of the Creditors Committee, with a monthly letter in which the Firm briefly describes the services it provided and the fees and expenses incurred during the previous month.
5. This Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from the implementation of this Order.
6. Notwithstanding the possible applicability of Bankruptcy Rules 6006(d), 7062, 9014, or otherwise, the terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and enforceable upon its entry.
7. All time periods set forth in this Order shall be calculated in accordance with Bankruptcy Rule 9006(a).