Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.
| Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC and PageCo., Inc. |
| Office of the United States Trustee |
| 1:2024bk41252 |
| March 22, 2024 |
| U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York |
| Nancy Hershey Lord |
| Other |
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| Filing 49 Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice Filed by Charles Higgs on behalf of Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC (Higgs, Charles) |
| Filing 48 Affidavit/Certificate of Service Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., PageCo., Inc. (RE: related document(s)#47 Application to Employ filed by Jointly Administered Debtor PageCo., Inc., Jointly Administered Debtor Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., Jointly Administered Debtor Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 47 Application to Employ Charles A. Higgs, Esq., of the Law Office of Charles A. Higgs as Co-counsel for Debtors . Objections to be filed on 6/7/2024. Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., PageCo., Inc.. Order to be presented for signature on 6/10/2024. (Attachments: #1 Application to Employ Debtor Declaration #2 Declaration of Charles A. Higgs, Esq. #3 Proposed Order) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 46 Letter Withdrawing Motion to Extend Time to Open DIP Accounts Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., PageCo., Inc. (RE: related document(s)#41 Motion to Extend Time filed by Jointly Administered Debtor PageCo., Inc., Jointly Administered Debtor Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., Jointly Administered Debtor Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 45 Affidavit/Certificate of Service Filed by Ana Maria Blanco on behalf of First Bank (RE: related document(s)#42 Notice of Appearance filed by Creditor First Bank) (Blanco, Ana) |
| Filing 44 Statement Declaration Pursuant to E.D.N.Y. LBR 1009-1(a) Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., PageCo., Inc. (RE: related document(s)#7 Deficient Filing Chapter 11) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 43 Amended Schedule(s), Statement(s) and Affidavit Pursuant to E.D.N.Y. LBR 1009-1(a) : 2.At this time, no balance sheet, statement of operations, or cash-flow statement has been prepared for any of the Debtors Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., PageCo., Inc. (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 42 Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice Filed by Ana Maria Blanco on behalf of First Bank (Blanco, Ana) |
| Filing 41 Motion to Extend Time to Open DIP Accounts. Objections to be filed on May 10, 2024. Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., PageCo., Inc.. Order to be presented for signature on 5/13/2024. (Attachments: #1 Affirmation #2 Proposed Order) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 40 Statement Profit and Loss Statement Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (RE: related document(s)#7 Deficient Filing Chapter 11) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 39 Affidavit/Certificate of Service Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., PageCo., Inc. (RE: related document(s)#35 Order Establishing Deadline for Filing Proofs of Claim, #38 Application to Employ filed by Jointly Administered Debtor PageCo., Inc., Jointly Administered Debtor Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., Jointly Administered Debtor Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 38 Application to Employ James J. Rufo, Esq, of The Law Office of James J. Rufo as Co-counsel for Debtors . Objections to be filed on May 10, 2024. Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., PageCo., Inc.. Order to be presented for signature on 5/13/2024. (Attachments: #1 Debtor Declaration in Support of Application to Employ #2 Attorney Declaration in Support #3 Proposed Order) (Rufo, James) |
| Hearing Held; Appearances: Nazar Khodorovsky (Office of the US Trustee), James J. Rufo (Counsel to Debtors), Ana Blanco (Counsel to Ballard Saphr); Granted as Final; Circulate nad Submit Order. (related document(s): #15 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (AngelaHoward) |
| Initial Case Management Hearing Held; Appearances: Nazar Khodorovsky (Office of the US Trustee), James J. Rufo (Counsel to Debtors), Ana Blanco (Counsel to Ballard Saphr); and Adjourned; (related document(s): #11 Order Scheduling Initial Case Management Conference) Status hearing to be held on 05/28/2024 at 10:00 AM at Courtroom 3577 (Judge Lord), Brooklyn, NY. (AngelaHoward) |
| Hearing Held; Appearances: Nazar Khodorovsky (Office of the US Trustee), James J. Rufo (Counsel to Debtors), Ana Blanco (Counsel to Ballard Saphr); and Adjourned; (related document(s): #21 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) Hearing scheduled for 05/28/2024 at 10:00 AM at Courtroom 3577 (Judge Lord), Brooklyn, NY. (AngelaHoward) |
| Filing 37 Statement Disclosure of Compensation Rule 2016(b) Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Mr. Big Dreams, Inc. (Rufo, James) |
Filing 36
Order Granting Motion To Appear Pro Hac Vice (Related Doc:#33 Motion for James L. Messenger to Appear Pro Hac Vice for JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service. Fee Amount $200. Filed by James Messenger on behalf of JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit # 2 Proposed Order)). Signed on 4/16/2024. (nwh)
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Filing 35
Order Establishing Deadline for Filing Proofs of Claim. Signed on 4/15/2024. Proofs of Claims due by 6/12/2024. Government Proof of Claim due by 9/18/2024. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (jag)
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Filing 34
Order Granting Admission to Brian J. wall to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service (Related Doc:#30 Motion for Brian J. Wall to Appear Pro Hac Vice for JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service. Fee Amount $200. Filed by Brian Wall on behalf of JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit # 2 Proposed Order)). Signed on 4/8/2024. (jag)
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| Filing 33 Motion for James L. Messenger to Appear Pro Hac Vice for JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service. Fee Amount $200. Filed by James Messenger on behalf of JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit #2 Proposed Order) (Messenger, James) |
| Receipt of Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice(# 1-24-41252-nhl) [motion,mprohac] ( 200.00) Filing Fee. Receipt number A22526407. Fee amount 200.00. (re: Doc#33) (U.S. Treasury) |
| Filing 32 BNC Certificate of Mailing with Notice of Consolidation and Amend Caption Notice Date 04/05/2024. (Admin.) |
| Filing 31 Affidavit/Certificate of Service Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., PageCo., Inc. (RE: related document(s)#26 Generic Order, #27 Generic Order, #28 Order on Motion For Joint Administration) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 30 Motion for Brian J. Wall to Appear Pro Hac Vice for JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service. Fee Amount $200. Filed by Brian Wall on behalf of JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit #2 Proposed Order) (Wall, Brian) |
| Receipt of Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice(# 1-24-41252-nhl) [motion,mprohac] ( 200.00) Filing Fee. Receipt number A22523260. Fee amount 200.00. (re: Doc#30) (U.S. Treasury) |
| Filing 29 Motion to Set Last Day to File Proofs of Claim Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Bar Date Order DE Taxes) #2 Exhibit B (Bar Date Notice DE Taxes)) (Rufo, James) |
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Filing 28
Order Granting Motion For Joint Administration on Lead Case: 24-41252-nhl Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. with Member Cases: 24-41242-nhl Mr. Big Dreams, Inc. fdba Liberty Tax Service; 24-41247-nhl Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC dba Goosehead Insurance; 24-41241-nhl PageCo., Inc. (Related Doc #14) Signed on 4/3/2024. (jag)
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Filing 27
Order Granting Motion on an Interim Basis Authorizing, but not Requiring, the Debtor's Satisfaction of Employee Obligations, Specifically Payment of Prepetition Employee Wages (RE: related document(s)#15 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.). Signed on 4/3/2024. Final Hearing scheduled for 4/17/2024 at 02:00 PM via Zoom for Government before the Honorable Judge Lord (jag)
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Filing 26
Order Granting Motion on an Interim Basis Authorizing the Debtor but not Directing, to Maintain and use its Existing Cash Management System. (RE: related document(s)#21 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.). Signed on 4/3/2024. Second Interim Hearing scheduled via Zoom for Government for 4/17/2024 at 02:00 PM before the Honorable Judge Lord (jag)
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| An order has been entered in this case directing the procedural consolidation and joint administration of the chapter 11 cases of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.; Mr. Big Dreams, Inc. fdba Liberty Tax Service; Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC dba Goosehead Insurance; and PageCo. The docket in Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Case No. 24-41252 (NHL) should be consulted for all matters affecting this case, and all papers and pleadings should be filed on the docket in Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Case No. 24-41252 (NHL) (jag) |
| (DUPLICATE ENTRY) An order has been entered in this case directing the procedural consolidation and joint administration of the chapter 11 cases of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.; Mr. Big Dreams, Inc. fdba Liberty Tax Service; Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC dba Goosehead Insurance; and PageCo. The docket in Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Case No. 24-41252 (NHL) should be consulted for all matters affecting this case, and all papers and pleadings should be filed on the docket in Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Case No. 24-41252. (jag) |
| Hearing Held; Appearances: James J. Rufo (Counsel to Debtor), Shannon Scott (Office of the US Trustee), Brian Wall (Counsel to JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service); Motion Granted on an Interim Basis; Circulate and Submit Order; and Adjourned; (related document(s): #21 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) Hearing scheduled for 04/17/2024 at 02:00 PM at Courtroom 3577 (Judge Lord), Brooklyn, NY. (AngelaHoward) |
| Hearing Held; Appearances: James J. Rufo (Counsel to Debtor), Shannon Scott (Office of the US Trustee), Brian Wall (Counsel to JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service); Motion Granted on an Interim Basis; Circulate and Submit Order; and Adjourned; (related document(s): #15 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) Hearing scheduled for 04/17/2024 at 02:00 PM at Courtroom 3577 (Judge Lord), Brooklyn, NY. (AngelaHoward) |
| Hearing Held;Appearances: James J. Rufo (Counsel to Debtor), Shannon Scott (Office of the US Trustee), Brian Wall (Counsel to JTH Tax LLC d/b/a Liberty Tax Service); Motion Granted; Circulate and Submit Order. (related document(s): #14 Motion for Joint Administration filed by Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., #20 Order to Schedule Hearing (Generic)) (AngelaHoward) |
| Adjourned Without Hearing (related document(s): #11 Order Scheduling Initial Case Management Conference) Status hearing to be held on 04/17/2024 at 02:00 PM at Courtroom 3577 (Judge Lord), Brooklyn, NY. (AngelaHoward) |
| Filing 25 BNC Certificate of Mailing with Notice of Reset of Section 341 Meeting of Creditors Notice Date 03/30/2024. (Admin.) |
| Hearing Scheduled via ZOOM.Gov for 4/2/2024 at 09:30 AM at Courtroom 3577 (Judge Lord), Brooklyn, NY. (RE: related document(s)#21 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (agh) |
| Filing 24 Affidavit/Certificate of Service Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (RE: related document(s)#21 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., #23 Letter filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 23 Letter Cash Management Motion to be Heard on Tuesday April 2, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (RE: related document(s)#21 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 22 Affidavit/Certificate of Service Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (RE: related document(s)#13 Motion to Limit Notice filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., #14 Motion for Joint Administration filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., #15 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., #20 Order to Schedule Hearing (Generic)) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 21 Motion to Authorize/Direct FOR AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE DEBTORS TO (I) USE EXISTING CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND MAINTAIN EXISTING BANK ACCOUNTS AND BUSINESS FORMS, AND (II) WAIVE THE REQUIREMENTS OF 11 U.S.C. 345(b) Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rufo, James) |
| Hearing Scheduled via ZOOM.Gov for 4/2/2024 at 09:30 AM at Courtroom 3577 (Judge Lord), Brooklyn, NY. (RE: related document(s)#15 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (agh) |
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Filing 20
Order Scheduling Hearing for Debtor's First Day Motions (RE: related document(s)#14 Motion for Joint Administration filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., #15 Motion to Authorize/Direct filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.). Signed on 3/28/2024. Hearing scheduled via Zoom for 4/2/2024 at 09:30 AM before the Honorable Judge Lord (jag)
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| Filing 19 Notice of Rescheduled Telephonic 341 Meeting with Instructions. Meeting scheduled for April 26, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Filed by Office of the United States Trustee (RE: related document(s)#8 Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11). (Khodorovsky, Nazar) |
| Filing 18 BNC Certificate of Mailing with Notice/Order Notice Date 03/27/2024. (Admin.) |
| Filing 17 BNC Certificate of Mailing with Notice of Deficient Filing Notice Date 03/27/2024. (Admin.) |
| Filing 16 BNC Certificate of Mailing - Meeting of Creditors Notice Date 03/27/2024. (Admin.) |
| Filing 15 Motion to Authorize/Direct payment of Pre-petition Wages Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (Payroll Report) #2 Proposed Order) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 14 Motion for Joint Administration of Case Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Case No. 24-41252 (NHL) with Case(s) Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Case No. 24-41247 (NHL), PageCo., Inc., Case No. 24-41241 (NHL), Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., Case No. 24-41242 (NHL) Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 13 Motion to Limit Notice to Schedule First Day Hearings Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.. (Rufo, James). Related document(s) #14 Motion for Joint Administration of Case Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., Case No. 24-41252 (NHL) with Case(s) Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC, Case No. 24-41247 (NHL), PageCo., Inc., Case No. 24-41241 (NHL), Mr. Big Dreams, Inc., Case No. 24-41242 (NHL) filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc., #15 Motion to Authorize/Direct payment of Pre-petition Wages filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.. Modified on 3/28/2024 to add linkage (jag). |
| Filing 12 Statement Corporate Disclosure Statement Pursuant to LR 1073-3 Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (Rufo, James) |
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Filing 11
Order Scheduling Initial Case Management Conference via Zoom Videoconference. Status hearing to be held on 5/14/2024 at 02:00 PM at Courtroom 3577 (Judge Lord), Brooklyn, NY. Signed on 3/25/2024 (agh)
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| Filing 10 Statement List of Equity Security Holders Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (Rufo, James) Modified on 3/26/2024 corrected description (jag). |
| Filing 9 Statement of Corporate Ownership filed. Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 8 Meeting of Creditors 341(a) meeting to be held on 4/26/2024 at 09:30 AM at Teleconference - Brooklyn. (nop) |
| Filing 7 Deficient Filing Chapter 11 Corporate Ownership Statement Pursuant to FBR 1007(a)(1) due 3/25/2024. Corporate Disclosure Statement Pursuant to FBR 1073-3 due 3/25/2024. Small Business Balance Sheet due by 3/29/2024. Small Business Cash Flow Statement due by 3/29/2024. Small Business Statement of Operations due by 3/29/2024. Small Business Tax Return due by 3/29/2024. Disclosure of Compensation of Attorney for Debtor. 11 U.S.C. 329 and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2016(b) (Official Form 2030) due 4/5/2024. List of Equity Security Holders due 4/5/2024. Incomplete Filings due by 4/5/2024. (dmp) |
| Filing 6 Statement Statement Pursuant to Local Bankruptcy Rule 1073-2(b) Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (RE: related document(s)#1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 5 Letter Certificate of Corporate Resolution Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (RE: related document(s)#1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 4 Letter Debtor Declaration LR 1007-4 Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (RE: related document(s)#1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 3 Letter Certificate of Corporate Ownership Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (RE: related document(s)#1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc.) (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 2 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases Non-Individual: List of Creditors Who Have 20 Largest Unsecured Claims Against You and Are Not Insiders Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. (Rufo, James) |
| Filing 1 Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition for Small Business Non-Individual. Fee Amount $ 1738. Filed by James J. Rufo on behalf of Diamond Eagle Taxes, Inc. Chapter 11 Plan - Small Business - due by 09/18/2024. Chapter 11 Small Business Disclosure Statement due by 09/18/2024. (Rufo, James) |
| Receipt of Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11)(# 1-24-41252) [misc,volp11a] (1738.00) Filing Fee. Receipt number A22482685. Fee amount 1738.00. (re: Doc#1) (U.S. Treasury) |
| The above case is related to Case Number(s) 24-41241-nhl PageCo Inc. 24-41242-nhl Mr. Big Dreams Inc. 24-41247-nhl Diamond Eagle Agency, LLC (nop) |
| Judge Jil Mazer-Marino removed from the case due to Related Case, Judge Reassigned. Judge Nancy Hershey Lord added to the case. (nop) |
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