Opinion
Case No. 04-33192 Jointly Administered.
February 14, 2005.
Frost Brown Todd LLC ("FBT"), as counsel to the above-captioned debtors and debtorsin-possession (collectively, the "Debtors"), having filed the Second and Final Application of Frost Brown Todd LLC for Interim Fees and Expenses for the Period September 1, 2004 through December 16, 2004 and for Final Approval of All Fees and Expenses Incurred in These Chapter 11 Cases (the "Final Application"); the Court having reviewed the Final Application; 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; it appearing that adequate notice having been given and no other notice need be given; it appearing that all persons with standing having been afforded the opportunity to be heard on the Final Application; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefore, it is hereby
ORDERED that the Final Application is granted; and it is further
ORDERED that, for the period of September 1, 2004 through December 16, 2004, an administrative allowance be made to FBT in the sum of $121,634.30 for necessary professional services rendered and $25,981.89 for expenses incurred; and it is further
ORDERED that the Debtors are hereby authorized and directed to pay the outstanding amount of the sums described in the Final Application in the amount of $38,866.07 representing the unpaid fees and expens for the period of September 1, 2004 through December 16, 2004 including the Holdback (as defined in the Final Application); and it is further
ORDERED that final fees and expenses incurred by FBT during the period from May 23, 2004 through and including December 16, 2004 in the aggregate amount of $264,958.44, representing $238,976.55 in fees and $25,981.89 in expenses are hereby approved and allowed; and it is further
ORDERED that this Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from the implementation of this Order.