1. Routine motions (as defined in Local Rule 9013-9) and other motions to which no objection is expected may be listed as “Will Be Granted Without a Hearing” on the call sheet for the hearing date.
2. In addition to routine motions, the following motions may also be listed as “Will Be Granted Without a Hearing” on the call sheet for the hearing date:

A. Motions for relief from the automatic stay, in Chapter 7 cases, where the motion alleges that stay relief is warranted because the debtor has no equity in the collateral and the trustee has filed a no-asset report. This procedure does not apply to motions for relief from the stay in Chapter 7 cases where the request for relief is based on something other than the debtor's lack of equity in the property.
B. Motions for relief from the automatic stay, in Chapter 13 cases, where the motion alleges that stay relief is warranted because the debtor has no equity in the collateral and the debtor intends to surrender the collateral. This procedure does not apply to motions for relief from the stay in Chapter 13 cases where the request for relief is based on something other than the debtor's lack of equity in the property.
Please note: These procedures do not apply to motions for relief from stay in Chapter 11 cases.

3. Effect of listing as “Will Be Granted Without a Hearing”:
A . If no party requests that the motion be called, it will be granted without hearing in open court.
B . If a party asks the Courtroom Deputy to call the motion, it will be called.
C . If the motion is called, the court will either grant the motion over the objection or continue it to give the movant an opportunity to be heard.

4. How to check whether a motion “Will Be Granted Without a Hearing”:

If a motion “Will Be Granted Without a Hearing,” it will be marked as such in the Court Calendar by no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before the motion is to be presented. The Court Calendar for Judge Baer is on the court’s web site.

Courtesy copies should not be delivered or otherwise sent to chambers unless documents have been filed on short notice (within three days of hearing) or copies are requested by the Court.  Effective immediately, paper documents may no longer be hand-delivered to Judge Baer’s Chambers. Documents may be delivered only to Judge Baer’s Courtroom Deputy, Alex Dragonetti, in Room 624, or to the Clerk’s office, in Room 713, before 4:30 p.m. Documents may also be sent via email to Alex_Dragonetti@ilnb.uscourts.gov.

Motions to continue the automatic stay in effect pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 362(c)(3) or to impose the automatic stay under § 362(c)(4) should:
1. State the case number of previous cases dismissed within one year of the filing of the present case;
2. Include copies of Schedules I and J from previous cases dismissed within one year of the filing of the present case, and Schedules I and J from the current case.
3. State in detail the bases for continuing the stay in effect or imposing the stay; and
4. Be accompanied by a factual affidavit from the Debtor(s) explaining the reasons why each of the previous cases was dismissed and why the automatic stay should be continued, extended, or imposed in the present case.

Cases filed under Chapters 7, 11 and 12:
All attorneys or other professionals in cases filed under Chapters 7, 11 and 12 seeking approval of their fees must submit an itemization of their time in tenths of an hour and in the format required under Local Rule 5082-1

Cases filed under Chapter 13:
All attorneys seeking approval of their fees in Chapter 13 cases must file an application with an itemization of their time in tenths of an hour, unless a flat fee is authorized pursuant to Local Rule 5082-2.

All motions to modify plan filed in chapter 13 bankruptcy cases must include a paragraph that sets forth the following information about the debtor’s current confirmed plan: percentage paid to general unsecured creditors; term of plan; plan payment amount.  Motions lacking such information may be denied without prejudice.

Motions to Obtain Credit and Incur Debt Filed in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cases

All motions to obtain credit and incur debt filed in chapter 13 bankruptcy cases must include a paragraph that sets forth the following information about the debtor’s current confirmed plan: percentage paid to general unsecured creditors; term of plan; plan payment amount.  Motions lacking such information may be denied without prejudice.

All telephonic appearances must be made through CourtCall, an independent conference call company licensed by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to provide telephonic appearance services.

Prior approval is not required for telephonic appearances in hearings before Judge Baer.  Telephonic appearances may be arranged by calling (866) 582-6878 or visiting www.courtcall.com.  All telephonic appearances must be arranged before 8:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing.  After a telephonic appearance is arranged, CourtCall will provide written confirmation and a dial-in number.  Parties appearing telephonically must dial-in at least ten minutes before the scheduled hearing.

Telephonic appearances are connected to the courtroom’s public address system and electronic recording equipment.  Parties appearing telephonically are required to minimize background noise and to speak loudly, clearly, and directly into the phone.  When a matter is called for hearing, all parties appearing telephonically must state their appearances.  Each time parties appearing telephonically speak, they should identify themselves for the record.

Parties appearing telephonically are cautioned that they do so at their own risk.  Generally, hearings will not be rescheduled due to telephonic connection problems.