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UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK In re: THE CHRISTIAN BROTHERS INSTITUTE, et al., Debtors. Chapter 11 Case No. 11-22820 (RDD)

ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL COMMITTEE OF UNSECURED CREDITORS PURSUANT TO FED. R. BANKR. P. 2014 FOR ENTRY OF AN ORDER AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT OF THE LAW OFFICES OF PAUL A. RICHLER AS SPECIAL INSURANCE COUNSEL TO THE OFFICIAL COMMITTEE OF UNSECURED CREDITORS NUNC PRO TUNC TO OCTOBER 31, 2011 Upon consideration of the Application of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors Pursuant to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2014 for Entry of an Order Authorizing and Approving the Employment of Paul A. Richler as Special Insurance Counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors Nunc Pro Tunc to October 31, 2011 (the Application),1 filed by the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors appointed in the above-captioned case (the Committee), and upon the Declaration of Paul A. Richler (the Richler Affidavit) in support of the Application; and the Court being satisfied based on the representations made in the Application and in the Richler Affidavit that the Law Offices of Paul A. Richler (the Richler Firm) neither holds nor represents an interest adverse to the Debtors estates with respect to the matters upon which it is to be engaged, that it is a disinterested person as that term is defined under Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, as modified by section 1103(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, and that its employment by the Committee is necessary; and the Court having jurisdiction to consider the Application and the relief requested therein pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157 and 1334; and this matter being a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b)(2); and
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Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Application.

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venue being proper in this District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1408 and 1409; and it appearing that the relief requested in the Application is in the best interests of the Committee, the Debtors and other parties in interest; and the Committee having provided adequate and appropriate notice of the Application under the circumstances; and after due deliberation and good and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 1. 2. The Application is GRANTED as set forth herein. In accordance with sections 327 and 1103 of the Bankruptcy Code,

Bankruptcy Rules 2014 and 2016 and Local Bankruptcy Rules 2014-1 and 2016-1, the Committee is authorized to retain and employ the Richler Firms as its special insurance counsel nunc pro tunc to October 31, 2011. 3. The Richler Firm shall apply for compensation for professional services

rendered and reimbursement of expenses incurred in connection with the Debtors Cases in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the U.S. Trustee Guidelines, and any other applicable procedures and orders of this Court, including General Order M-389, and the Order Granting Debtors Motion to Establish Procedures for Monthly Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses of Professionals [Docket No. 64], and such other orders as this Court may direct. 4. The Richler Firm is authorized to render professional services to the

Committee as described in the Application.

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The Richler Firm shall provide notice to the Court of any adjustments of

its hourly rates, and shall serve such notice upon the U.S. Trustees, the Debtors, and members of the Committee. 6. The Committee and The Richler Firm are authorized and empowered to

take all actions necessary to implement the relief granted in this Order. 7. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and

enforceable upon its entry. 8. This Court shall retain jurisdiction with respect to all matters arising from

or related to the implementation of this Order. Dated: White Plains, New York December 14, 2011 /s/Robert D. Drain UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE

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