Telephonic appearances at court hearings are permitted in certain circumstances. Parties may appear telephonically to listen to the proceedings or to make limited argument. Lengthy argument is NOT allowed. The party wishing to appear telephonically must obtain consent to appear via telephone from all necessary parties prior to contacting Chambers for approval at least 24 hours before the hearing. Once approval is granted, the party MUST set up the telephonic appearance at least TWO HOURS BEFORE the hearing is scheduled.

Each time the party speaks, he or she must identify himself or herself for the record. If an individual schedules a telephonic appearance and then fails to respond to the calendar call, the court may pass the matter or may treat the failure to respond as a failure to appear. Individuals who appear telephonically are cautioned that they do so at their own risk.

Parties who wish to participate in a hearing telephonically on a "live" line must first obtain consent from all necessary parties then submit a dial-in request with CourtSolutions at www.Court-Solutions.com. If the Court approves such request, the party will receive an email from CourtSolutions with approval and dial-in information. Parties do not need to contact Chambers directly. The party MUST set up the telephonic appearance at least 24 HOURS BEFORE the hearing is scheduled. Each time the party speaks, he or she must identify himself or herself for the record. If an individual schedules a telephonic appearance and then fails to respond to the calendar call, the court may pass the matter or may treat the failure to respond as a failure to appear. Individuals who appear telephonically are cautioned that they do so at their own risk.

Under no circumstances may any participant record or broadcast the proceedings conducted in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.