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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION,
et al.1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes
SECOND INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS DEBTORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COUNSEL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2006 Name of Applicant: Authorized to Provide Professional Services to: Date of Retention: Date of Entry of Order Authorizing Retention: Interim Fee Period for Which Compensation and Reimbursement is Sought: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, A Professional Corporation Debtors January 18, 2006 Order Entered on April 6, 2006 [Docket No. 2563] May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006
The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 05-55991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 05-55964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Corporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968.
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Amount of Compensation Requested: Amount of Expense Reimbursement Requested: Total Compensation and Expense Reimbursement Requested: This Is: Blended Rate of Professionals (Including Paraprofessionals) Blended Rate of Professionals (Excluding Paraprofessionals)
$912,566.50 $115,873.33 $1,028,439.83 Second Interim Fee Application $311.17 $334.07
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION, et al.1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes
SECOND INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS DEBTORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COUNSEL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2006 Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, A Professional Corporation (BHGL), Intellectual Property counsel for the above-captioned debtors (the Debtors), hereby applies (the Second Interim Fee Application) for entry of an order allowing it (a) fees in the amount of $912,566.50 for the reasonable and necessary legal services BHGL has rendered to the Debtors and (b) the actual and necessary expenses that BHGL incurred in the amount of $115,873.33 for the period from May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006 (the Interim Fee Period) pursuant to sections 330
1 The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 05-55991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 05-55964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Corporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968.
and 331 of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. 101-1330 (the Bankruptcy Code), Rule 2016 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure (the Bankruptcy Rules), Rules 2016 -1 and 9014-1 of the Local Rules of the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (the Local Rules), the Retention Order (as defined below), the United States Trustee Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed under 11 U.S.C. 330 (the Trustee Guidelines) and the Administrative Order Establishing Procedures for Monthly Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Professionals and Official Committee Members [Docket No. 290] (the Interim Compensation Order). In support of this Second Interim Fee Application, BHGL respectfully states as follows: Background 1. On May 17, 2005 (the Petition Date), the Debtors filed their voluntary petitions
for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Debtors are operating their businesses and managing their properties as debtors in possession pursuant to sections 1107(a) and 1108 of the Bankruptcy Code. No trustee or examiner has been appointed in these cases. On the Petition Date, the Court entered an order jointly administering these cases pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 1015(b). 2. On May 24, 2005, the United States trustee appointed an official committee of
unsecured creditors pursuant to section 1102 of the Bankruptcy Code (the Committee). 3. The Debtors and their non-debtor affiliates are leading global suppliers of
automotive components, systems and modules to all of the worlds largest vehicle manufacturers, including DaimlerChrysler AG, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Honda Motor Company, Inc., Nissan Motor Company Unlimited, Porsche Cars GB, Renault Crateur DAutomobiles, Toyota SA and Volkswagen AG.
Retention of and Continuing Disinterestedness of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione 4. Prior to the Interim Fee Period, BHGL was retained and paid as an ordinary
course professional pursuant to the order granting the application to employ and compensate certain professionals utilized in the ordinary course of the Debtors business [Docket No. 293]. 5. By this Courts order dated April 6, 2006, the Debtors were authorized to retain
BHGL as their special matters counsel, effective as of the Petition Date, with regard to the special counsel matters [Docket No. 2563] (the Retention Order). The Retention Order
authorizes the Debtors to compensate BHGL at BHGLs hourly rates charged for services of this type and to reimburse BHGL for BHGLs actual and necessary out-of-pocket expenses incurred, subject to application to this Court as set forth therein. The Retention Order is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 6. As disclosed in the Affidavit of Steven L. Oberholtzer in Support of Application
for an Order Authorizing the Employment and Retention of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione as Special Matter Attorneys for the Debtors filed on March 30, 2006 (as supplemented by supplemental affidavits, the Affidavits), BHGL does not hold or represent any interest adverse to the Debtors estate, and is a disinterested person as that term is defined in Section 101(14) of the Bankruptcy Code, as modified by Section 1107(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. 7. BHGL performed the services for which it is seeking compensation on behalf of
or for the Debtors and their estates, and not on behalf of any committee, creditor or other entity. 8. BHGL has received no payment and no promises for payment from any source
other than the Debtors for services rendered or to be rendered in any capacity whatsoever in connection with the chapter 11 cases. 9. Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 2016(b), BHGL has not shared, nor has BHGL
agreed to share (a) any compensation it has received or may receive with another party or person
other than with the partners, counsel and associates of BHGL or (b) any compensation another person or party has received or may receive. Reasonable and Necessary Services Rendered by BHGL - Generally 10. During the Interim Fee Period, BHGL has advised and represented the Debtors in
connection with intellectual property matters of their businesses. The rates described above are BHGLs hourly rates for services of this type provided during the Interim Fee Period. Based on these rates and the services performed by each individual, the total reasonable value of such services rendered during the Interim Fee Period is $912,566.50.2 The BHGL attorneys and paraprofessionals expended a total of 2,932.60 hours working on intellectual property matters during the Interim Fee Period. In accordance with the factors enumerated in Section 330 of the Bankruptcy Code, the amount of fees requested is fair and reasonable given: (a) the complexity of the chapter 11 cases; (b) the time expended; (c) the nature and extent of the services rendered; (d) the value of such services; and (e) the costs of comparable services other than in a case under the Bankruptcy Code. See, e.g., In re Moss, 320 B.R. 143, 156-57 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 2005); In re Ray, 314 B.R. 643, 662-63 (Bankr. M.D. Tenn. 2004); In re Chary, 201 B.R. 783, 787-88 (Bankr. W.D. Tenn. 1996). 11. The attached Exhibit B provides a summary statement of the number of hours of
service rendered by each attorney and paraprofessional and the hourly rate of each individual by Subject Matter (as defined below) during the Interim Fee Period. 12. The attached Exhibit C: (a) identifies the attorneys and paraprofessionals who
rendered services in each Subject Matter; (b) describes each activity or service that each individual performed; and (c) states the number of hours (in increments of one-tenth of an hour)
The Second Interim Fee Application includes a voluntary waiver of fees in the amount of $31,654.50.
spent by each individual providing the services.
Each invoice in the attached Exhibit C
corresponds to the matter number that BHGL assigned to the Subject Matters. If a Subject Matter does not appear, BHGL did not bill time or expenses for that Subject Matter during the Interim Fee Period, but may bill time for that Subject Matter in the future. 13. Local Rule 2016 requires law firms to include biographical information for The attached Exhibit D includes brief
attorneys billing fees during a chapter 11 case.
biographical profiles of BHGL attorneys who billed at least 50 hours of time during the Interim Fee Period. Biographical information about attorneys who billed less than 50 hours during the Interim Fee Period is available upon request. Reasonable and Necessary Services Rendered by Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Categorized by Subject Matter 14. The professional services that BHGL rendered during the Interim Fee Period are
grouped into the numbered and titled categories of the subject matters described in paragraphs 15 through 55 herein (each, a Subject Matter). 15. Matter 1 Accounts Receivable and Disbursements (Fees: $0.00; Expenses: $1.94; Hours: 0.00) This Subject Matter includes long distance telephone charges not specifically allocated to any other matter.
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Matter 2 Client Maintenance Matters (Fees: $6,471.00; Expenses: $900.99; Hours: 26.30) This Subject Matter includes general client matters, such as billing and bankruptcy
related matters, not specifically allocated to any other matter. 17. Matter 3 ASC Patent Infringement Threat (Fees: $1,414.00; Expenses: $214.47; Hours: 3.10)
This Subject Matter includes representation of C&A and its subsidiary Dura in response to a potential patent infringement suit by the American Sunroof Corporation (ASC). 18. Matter 5 Patent Infringement Suit - Karmann v. Collins & Aikman (Fees: $657,029.00; Expenses: $111,635.82; Hours: 2,124.00) This Subject Matter includes representation of C&A and its subsidiary Dura, in a patent infringement suit filed by Wilhelm Karmann GmbH (the Karmann Litigation) on or about January 13, 2006. 19. Matter 8 Potential Infringement Investigation (Fees: $10,328.50; Expenses: $533.41; Hours: 25.80) This Subject Matter includes legal matters related to potential infringement of a one or more patents assigned to C&A related to instrument panel technology. 20. Matter 9 Licensing Matter (Fees: $4,758.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 11.60) This Subject Matter includes legal matters relating to a licensing agreement between a third party and C&A. 21. Matter 10 Potential Infringement Investigation (Fees: $3,706.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 10.10) This Subject Matter includes legal matters related to potential infringement of a one or more patents assigned to C&A related to floor mat technology. 22. Matter 12 Intellectual Property Portfolio Maintenance (Fees: $34,069.00; Expenses: $4.20; Hours: 109.90) This Subject Matter includes legal matters related to the management of C&As intellectual property portfolio.
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Matter 13 Potential Infringement Investigation (Fees: $10,830.50; Expenses: $1.68; Hours: 30.30) This Subject Matter includes legal matters related to potential infringement of a
one or more patents assigned to C&A related to instrument panel technology. 24. Matter 16 Licensing Matter (Fees: $2,977.00; Expenses: $13.44; Hours: 7.30) This Subject Matter includes legal matters relating to a licensing agreement between a third party and C&A related to automobile trim technology. 25. Aikman (Fees: $142,083.50; Expenses: $1,298.82; Hours: 474.20) This Subject Matter includes representation of C&A and its subsidiary Dura, in a patent infringement suit filed by ASC (the ASC Litigation) on or about March 30, 2006. 26. Matter 21 Licensing Matter (Fees: $682.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 2.20) This Subject Matter includes legal matters relating to a licensing agreement between a third party and C&A related to factory automation software. 27. Matter 23 Licensing Matter (Fees: $1,392.00; Expenses: $82.90; Hours: 3.20) This Subject Matter includes legal matters relating to a licensing agreement between a third party and C&A related to invisible seam technology for instrument panel airbag doors. 28. Matter 24 Non Disclosure Agreement Matter 17 Patent Infringement Suit ASC Corporation vs. Collins &
(Fees: $93.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.30) This Subject Matter includes legal matters relating to a non disclosure agreement between Axis Systems and C&A. 29. Matter 26 Non Disclosure Agreement (Fees: $93.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.30) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a non disclosure agreement between Keyence, Incorporated and C&A. 30. Matter 27 Non Disclosure Agreement (Fees: $217.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.70) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a non disclosure agreement between Carpet & Acoustic Products GmbH and C&A. 31. Matter 28 Non Disclosure Agreement (Fees: $93.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.30) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a non disclosure agreement between CS Manufacturing and C&A. 32. Matter 29 Non Disclosure Agreement (Fees: $217; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.70) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a non disclosure agreement between CML Innovative Technologies GmbH and C&A. 33. Matter 30 Non Disclosure Agreement (Fees: $93.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.30) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a non disclosure agreement between Nordson, Inc. and C&A.
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Matter 31 Non Disclosure Agreement (Fees: $93.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.30) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a non disclosure agreement
between Allied Photochemical, Inc. and C&A. 35. Matter 32 Clearance Opinion (Fees: $865.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 3.50) This Subject Matter legal includes matters a clearance opinion relating to a floor mat technology. 36. Matter 33 Clearance Opinion (Fees: $491.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 1.90) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a clearance opinion concerning floor mat technology. 37. Matter 34 Non Disclosure Agreement (Fees: $124.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.40) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a non disclosure agreement between Venture Global Engineering and C&A. 38. Matter 35 Ownership Investigation (Fees: $1,439.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 4.40) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to an ownership investigation of a U.S. Patent Application concerning a center console unit for an automobile. 39. Matter 36 Infringement Investigation (Fees: $1,551.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 4.60)
This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to an infringement investigation of a U.S. Patent. 40. Matter 37 Non Disclosure Agreement (Fees: $62.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.20) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a non disclosure agreement concerning a molding process.
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Matter 40 Infringement Investigation (Fees: $3,162.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 10.20) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to an infringement
investigation of U.S. Patents. 42. Matter 41 Patent Application Prosecution (Fees: $93.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.30) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to prosecution of a U.S. Patent for an automotive interior component. 43. Matter 42 Patent Application Prosecution (Fees: $255.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 1.00 This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to prosecution of a U.S. Patent for an automotive interior component.
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Matter 43 Patent Application Prosecution (Fees: $186.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.60 This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to prosecution of a U.S. Patent
for an automotive interior component.
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Matter 44 Patent Application Prosecution (Fees: $124.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.40 This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to prosecution of a U.S. Patent
for an automotive interior component. 46. Matter 45 Infringement Investigation (Fees: $1,737.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 4.50 This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to an infringement investigation of several U.S. Patents. 47. Matter 46 Infringement Investigation (Fees: $2,852.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 9.20 This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to an infringement investigation of a PCT Patent Application. 48. Matter 47 Patent Application Prosecution (Fees: $155.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.50 This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to prosecution of a U.S. Patent for an automotive interior component. 49. Matter 48 Joint Venture Disclosure Agreement (Fees: $14,176.50; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 32.80) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a joint venture agreement between Venture Mobis, LLC and C&A. 50. Matter 49 Supply Agreement (Fees: $930.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 3.00)
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This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a supply agreement between Harley-Davison, Inc. and C&A. 51. Matter 60 Patent Application Prosecution (Fees: $1,147.00; Expenses: $971.05; Hours: 3.70 This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to prosecution of a U.S. Patent for a convertible folding top. 52. Matter 69 Non Disclosure Agreement (Fees: $186.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 0.60) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a non disclosure agreement concerning a polypropylene resin. 53. Matter 70 Patent Search (Fees: $1,240.00; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 4.00 This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a patent search concerning convertible top technology. 54. Matter 71 Patent Application Prosecution (Fees: $1,715.00; Expenses: $214.61; Hours: 8.00 This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to prosecution of a U.S. Patent for a convertible folding top. 55. Matter 76 Supply Agreement (Fees: $3,436.50; Expenses: $0.00; Hours: 7.90) This Subject Matter legal includes matters relating to a supply agreement between Mini-Bead and C&A.
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Actual and Necessary Expenses 56. Attached hereto as Exhibit E is a summary of the expenses incurred during the
Interim Fee Period for which reimbursement is sought. These disbursements comprise the requested sum for BHGLs out-of-pocket expenses, totaling $115,873.33. 57. It is BHGLs policy to charge its clients in all areas of practice the amounts
incurred by BHGL for identifiable, non-overhead expenses incurred in connection with the clients case that would not have been incurred except for representation of that particular client. Examples of such expenses are postage, overnight mail, courier delivery, computer assisted legal research, photocopying, out-going facsimile transmissions, airfare and lodging. 58. BHGL charges $0.21 per page for duplication. There is no charge for outgoing
facsimile transmissions other than long-distance charges associated with the outgoing transmission. BHGL does not charge its clients for incoming facsimile transmissions. Representations 59. This Interim Fee Application is BHGLs Second Interim Fee application pursuant
to the Interim Compensation Order, covering the period from May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006. Although every effort has been made to include all fees and expenses from the Interim Fee Period in this Second Interim Fee Application, some fees and expenses might not be included due to delays caused by accounting and processing procedures. BHGL reserves the right to make further application to the Court for allowance of fees and expenses not included herein. As to fees and expenses incurred after August 31, 2006, BHGL will include such amounts in future monthly fee statements and interim fee applications. 60. The total time spent by BHGL during the period covered by this Second Interim
Fee Application was 2,932.60 hours, including 2,571.50 attorney hours and 361.10 paraprofessional hours, which represents fees of $912,566.50. The average hourly rate for the
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services rendered is $309.95. The average hourly rate for time spent by attorneys is $334.07. BHGL has incurred out-of-pocket expenses in the amount of $115,873.33 and requests reimbursement thereof. A summary of out-of-pocket expenses and an itemized list of each disbursement made are attached within Exhibit E. 61. In summary, by this Second Interim Fee Application, BHGL requests allowance
and payment of any outstanding amounts of fees and expenses in the total amount of $1,028,439.83 consisting of: (a) $912,566.50 for the actual, reasonable and necessary
professional services rendered by BHGL on behalf of the Debtors (representing 100% of fees for services rendered, including the 20% previously held back pursuant to the Interim Compensation Order); and (b) $115,873.33 for actual and necessary costs and expenses. Kirkland & Ellis LLP (K&E) has explained to the Office of the United States Trustee that it is requesting approval for payment of 100% of fees (including the 20% held back). The Office of the United States trustee had no objection and pointed K&E to certain cases where this procedure was followed. Moreover, as BHGL continues to represent the Debtors throughout these chapter 11 cases, there will continue to be certain earned fees for which BHGL has not been paid, including fees for which a Monthly Fee Statement has not been submitted and for the 20% holdback for those Monthly Fee Statements for which an Interim Fee Application has not been submitted or is still subject to objection. Accordingly, the estates will remain protected should the Court grant BHGLs request for payment of the holdback.
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WHEREFORE, BHGL respectfully requests the entry of an order (a) allowing an administrative expense claim for BHGL compensation and reimbursement for its fees and expenses incurred during the Interim Fee Period, (b) authorizing and directing payment of such amounts and (c) granting such other and further relief as is just and proper. Dated: October 13, 2006 By: /s/ Steven L. Oberholtzer Steven L. Oberholtzer (P33212) James K. Cleland (P68507) Michael Spink (P66527) BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE 524 South Main Street, Suite 200 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-2921 Telephone: (734) 302-6000 Facsimile: (734) 994-6331 jcleland@brinkshofer.com
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James R. Sobieraj BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE NBC TowerSuite 3600 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive Chicago, Illinois 60611-5599 Telephone: (312) 321-4200 Facsimile: (312) 321-4299 jsobieraj@brinkshofer.com
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EXHIBIT A
IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION, et al. 1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes
ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION OF BRINKS, HOFER, GILSON & LIONE, PC AS THE DEBTORS SPECIAL MATTERS COUNSEL Upon the application (the Application)2 of the above-captioned debtors (collectively, the Debtors) for entry of an order authorizing the employment and retention of Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione, PC (BHGL) as their special matters counsel [Docket No. 2524]; it appearing that the relief requested is in the best interest of the Debtors estates, their creditors and other parties in interest; it appearing that the Court has jurisdiction
The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 0555991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Co llins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 0555964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Corporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968. Capitalized terms used herein but not defined shall have the same meaning as in the Application.
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over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157 and 1334; it appearing that this proceeding is a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 157(b)(2); it appearing that venue of this proceeding and the Application in this District is proper pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1408 and 1409; notice of the Application and the opportunity for a hearing on the Application was appropriate under the particular circumstances and that no other or further notice need by given; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, it is hereby ORDERED 1. 2. The Application is granted in its entirety. The Debtors are authorized to retain and employ BHGL as their special matters
counsel on the terms set forth in the Application. 3. BHGL is authorized to perform any and all legal services for the Debtors in
connection with the Special Counsel Matters. 4. expenses in BHGL shall be compensated for its services and reimbursed for any related accordance with applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, the
Bankruptcy Rules and any other applicable orders of this Court. 5. BHGL is authorized to continue to provide legal services to the Debtors as an
Ordinary Course Professional on the OCP Matters. BHGL is authorized to continue to invoice the Debtors and to be compensated as an Ordinary Course Professional on each of those OCP Matters, as well as any additional OCP Matters for which the Debtors may engage BHGL, as its counsel, subsequent to the date hereof. 6. BHGL is authorized to seek payment for any fees and reimbursement of any
expenses incurred in connection with the Special Counsel Matters prior to the filing of the Application upon the conditions set forth in the Application.
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7.
The Debtors are authorized to take all actions necessary to effectuate the relief
granted pursuant to this Order in accordance with the Application. 8. The terms and conditions of this Order shall be immediately effective and
enforceable upon its entry. 9. The Court retains jurisdiction with respect to the amount of fees to be paid to
BHGL upon proper application and notice.

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Entered: April 06, 2006 _ __ _/s/ Steven Rhodes _ _ Steven Rhodes 1. Chief Bankruptcy Judge
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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION, et al.1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes
NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND TO SECOND INTERIM FEE APPLICATION OF BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE, A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS DEBTORS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COUNSEL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2006 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione, P.C. has filed its Second Interim Fee Application of Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, a Professional Corporation, for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Services Rendered as Debtors Intellectual Property Counsel for the Period May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006 (the Application) pursuant to the Administrative Order Establishing Procedures for Monthly
The Debtors in the jointly administered cases include: Collins & Aikman Corporation; Amco Convertible Fabrics, Inc., Case No. 05-55949; Becker Group, LLC (d/b/a/ Collins & Aikman Premier Mold), Case No. 05-55977; Brut Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55957; Collins & Aikman (Gibraltar) Limited, Case No. 05-55989; Collins & Aikman Accessory Mats, Inc. (f/k/a the Akro Corporation), Case No. 05-55952; Collins & Aikman Asset Services, Inc., Case No. 05-55959; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Argentina), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Argentina), Inc.), Case No. 05-55965; Collins & Aikman Automotive (Asia), Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive (Asia), Inc.), Case No. 0555991; Collins & Aikman Automotive Exteriors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Exteriors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55958; Collins & Aikman Automotive Interiors, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Interiors, Inc.), Case No. 05-55956; Collins & Aikman Automotive International, Inc., Case No. 05-55980; Collins & Aikman Automotive International Services, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive International Services, Inc.), Case No. 05-55985; Collins & Aikman Automotive Mats, LLC, Case No. 05-55969; Collins & Aikman Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc. (f/k/a Textron Automotive Overseas Investment, Inc.), Case No. 05-55978; Collins & Aikman Automotive Services, LLC, Case No. 05-55981; Collins & Aikman Canada Domestic Holding Company, Case No. 05-55930; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (MI), Inc., Case No. 05-55982; Collins & Aikman Carpet & Acoustics (TN), Inc., Case No. 05-55984; Collins & Aikman Development Company, Case No. 05-55943; Collins & Aikman Europe, Inc., Case No. 05-55971; Collins & Aikman Fabrics, Inc. (d/b/a Joan Automotive Industries, Inc.), Case No. 05-55963; Collins & Aikman Intellimold, Inc. (d/b/a M&C Advanced Processes, Inc.), Case No. 05-55976; Collins & Aikman Interiors, Inc., Case No. 05-55970; Collins & Aikman International Corporation, Case No. 05-55951; Collins & Aikman Plastics, Inc., Case No. 05-55960; Collins & Aikman Products Co., Case No. 05-55932; Collins & Aikman Properties, Inc., Case No. 0555964; Comet Acoustics, Inc., Case No. 05-55972; CW Management Corporation, Case No. 05-55979; Dura Convertible Systems, Inc., Case No. 05-55942; Gamble Development Company, Case No. 05-55974; JPS Automotive, Inc. (d/b/a PACJ, Inc.), Case No. 05-55935; New Baltimore Holdings, LLC, Case No. 05-55992; Owosso Thermal Forming, LLC, Case No. 05-55946; Southwest Laminates, Inc. (d/b/a Southwest Fabric Laminators Inc.), Case No. 05-55948; Wickes Asset Management, Inc., Case No. 05-55962; and Wickes Manufacturing Company, Case No. 05-55968.
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Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for Professionals and Official Committee Members dated June 9, 2005 [Docket No. 290] (the Compensation Procedures Order). PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT your rights may be affected. You may wish to review the Application and discuss it with your attorney, if you have one in these cases. (If you do not have an attorney, you may wish to consult one.) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT in accordance with the Compensation Procedures Order, if you wish to object to the Court granting the relief sought in the Application, or if you want the Court to otherwise consider your views on the Application, no later than November 2, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time, or such shorter time as the Court may hereafter order and of which you may receive subsequent notice, you or your attorney must file with the Court a written response, explaining your position at:2 United States Bankruptcy Court 211 West Fort Street, Suite 2100 Detroit, Michigan 48226 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT if you mail your response to the Court for filing, you must mail it early enough so the Court will receive it on or before the date above.
Response or answer must comply with Rule 8(b), (c) and (e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT you must also serve the documents so that they are received on or before November 2, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. prevailing Eastern Time, in accordance with the Compensation Procedures Order, including to: Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione Attn: Steven L. Oberholtzer James K. Cleland Michael Spink 524 South Main Street, Suite 200 Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-2921 Telephone: (734) 302-6000 Facsimile: (734) 994-6331 -andBrinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione Attn: James R. Sobieraj NBC Tower-Suite 3600 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive Chicago, Illinois 60611-5599 Telephone: (312) 321-4200 Facsimile: (312) 321-4299 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT if no responses to the Application are timely filed and served, the Court may grant the Application and enter the order without a hearing as set forth in Rule 2016-3 of the Local Rules for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
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Dated: October 13, 2006
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EXHIBIT B Summary of Legal Fees and Expenses For the Period May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006
Total Expenses Requested $1.94 $900.99 $214.47 $111,635.82 $533.41 $0.00 $0.00 $4.20 $1.68 $13.44 $1,298.82 $0.00 $82.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $971.05 $0.00 $0.00 $214.61 $0.00 $115,873.33
Matter Number 00001 00002 00003 00005 00008 00009 00010 00012 00013 00016 00017 00021 00023 00024 00026 00027 00028 00029 00030 00031 00032 00033 00034 00035 00036 00037 00040 00041 00042 00043 00044 00045 00046 00047 00048 00049 00060 00069 00070 00071 00076
Matter Description Accounts Receivable and Disbursements General IP Matters ASC Patent Infringement Threat Patent Infringement Suit - Karmann Potential Infringement Investigation Licensing Matter Potential Infringement Investigation IP Portfolio Maintenance Potential Infringement Investigation Licensing Matter Patent Infringement Suit - ASC Corp. Licensing Matter Licensing Matter Non Disclosure Agreement Non Disclosure Agreement Non Disclosure Agreement Non Disclosure Agreement Non Disclosure Agreement Non Disclosure Agreement Non Disclosure Agreement Clearance Opinion Clearance Opinion Non Disclosure Agreement Ownership Investigation Infringement Investigation Non Disclosure Agreement Infringement Investigation Patent Application Prosecution Patent Application Prosecution Patent Application Prosecution Patent Application Prosecution Infringement Investigation Infringement Investigation Patent Application Prosecution Joint Venture Disclosure Agreement Supply Agreement Patent Application Prosecution Non Disclosure Agreement Patent Search Patent Application Prosecution Supply Agreement Total
Total Hours 0.00 26.30 3.10 2,124.00 25.80 11.60 10.10 109.90 30.30 7.30 474.20 2.20 3.20 0.30 0.30 0.70 0.30 0.70 0.30 0.30 3.50 1.90 0.40 4.40 4.60 0.20 10.20 0.30 1.00 0.60 0.40 4.50 9.20 0.50 32.80 3.00 3.70 0.60 4.00 8.00 7.90 2,932.60
Total Fees Requested $0.00 $6,471.00 $1,414.00 $657,029.00 $10,328.50 $4,758.00 $3,706.00 $34,069.00 $10,830.50 $2,977.00 $142,083.50 $682.00 $1,392.00 $93.00 $93.00 $217.00 $93.00 $217.00 $93.00 $93.00 $865.00 $491.00 $124.00 $1,439.00 $1,551.00 $62.00 $3,162.00 $93.00 $255.00 $186.00 $124.00 $1,737.00 $2,852.00 $155.00 $14,176.50 $930.00 $1,147.00 $186.00 $1,240.00 $1,715.00 $3,436.50 $912,566.50 $912,566.50 $311.18
Total Compensation $1.94 $7,371.99 $1,628.47 $768,664.82 $10,861.91 $4,758.00 $3,706.00 $34,073.20 $10,832.18 $2,990.44 $143,382.32 $682.00 $1,474.90 $93.00 $93.00 $217.00 $93.00 $217.00 $93.00 $93.00 $865.00 $491.00 $124.00 $1,439.00 $1,551.00 $62.00 $3,162.00 $93.00 $255.00 $186.00 $124.00 $1,737.00 $2,852.00 $155.00 $14,176.50 $930.00 $2,118.05 $186.00 $1,240.00 $1,929.61 $3,436.50 $1,028,439.83
Total Fees Requested: Blended Rate:
Summary of Hours Billed by Attorneys and Paraprofessionals For the Period May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006
Name of Professional Person Dobrowitsky, Margaret Miller, Laura B. Oberholtzer, Steven L. Sobieraj, James R. Sosenko, Eric Cleland, James K Fergan, Robert K. Hudyma, David Lingl, John A. Spink, Michael N. Total for Attorneys
Position with the Applicant and Year Admitted Partner 1992 Partner 1985 Partner 1981 Partner 1982 Partner 1990 Associate 1997 Associate 2003 Associate 2005 Associate 2004 Associate 1999
Department Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property
Hourly Billing Rate $375.00 $460.00 $435.00 $510.00 $400.00 $340.00 $250.00 $200.00 $220.00 $310.00
Total Hours Billed 1.00 14.80 181.90 263.60 42.00 760.50 221.90 13.30 307.40 765.10 2,571.50
Total Compensation $375.00 $6,808.00 $79,126.50 $134,436.00 $16,820.00 $258,570.00 $55,475.00 $2,650.00 $67,628.00 $237,181.00 $859,069.50
Name of Professional Person
Position with the Applicant
Department Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property
Baker, Jodi R Paralegal Blakely, Katie Paralegal O'mahoney, Suzanne A. Paralegal Thekdi, Ami Ashok Paralegal Carrazco, Alfonso Project Assistant Davis, Karl Project Assistant Vuolo, Valerie Project Assistant Total for Paraprofessionals
Hourly Billing Rate $160.00 $60.00 $180.00 $140.00 $150.00 $150.00 $90.00
Total Hours Billed 115.10 20.80 21.00 37.40 14.40 148.90 3.50 361.10
Total Compensation $18,416.00 $1,248.00 $3,780.00 $5,243.00 $2,160.00 $22,335.00 $315.00 $53,497.00
Summary of Disbursements For the Period May 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006
Disbursements Copying Foreign Translation Services Litigation Services Meals Patent & Trademark Office Fees Patent Drawings Postage and Messenger Professional Services/Consulting Research and Document Procurement Search charges Supplies and Equipment Telephone Travel Witness/Depositions/Subpoenas Fees Total
Amount $7,149.14 $13,017.50 $17,610.00 $122.56 $1,170.00 $222.60 $831.72 $22,898.19 $22,172.10 $11,284.31 $2,027.54 $2.88 $11,151.95 $6,212.84 $115,873.33
EXHIBIT C-1 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION, et al.1 Debtors. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Chapter 11 Case No. 05-55927 (SWR) (Jointly Administered) (Tax Identification #13-3489233) Honorable Steven W. Rhodes
FIRST MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS DEBTORS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1, 2006 THROUGH MAY 31, 2006
Total Fees Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, PC Special Counsel to the Debtors $220,041.00
Total Expenses $26,489.47
Summary of Legal Fees and Expenses For the Period May 1, 2006 through May 31, 2006
Matter Number 00002 00003 00005 00008 00009 00010 00012 00013 00016 00017 00023 00024 00026 00027 00028 00029 00030 00031 00032 00033 00034 00035 00036 Total
Matter Description
Total Hours 0.00 2.60 641.70 4.70 4.50 10.10 31.10 13.90 2.00 10.50 3.20 0.30 0.30 0.70 0.30 0.70 0.30 0.30 3.50 1.90 0.40 2.70 0.70 736.40
Total Fees Requested $0.00 $1,159.00 $186,454.00 $1,877.00 $1,820.00 $3,706.00 $9,641.00 $5,571.50 $831.50 $4,081.00 $1,392.00 $93.00 $93.00 $217.00 $93.00 $217.00 $93.00 $93.00 $865.00 $491.00 $124.00 $912.00 $217.00 $220,041.00
Total Expenses Requested $318.39 $0.00 $26,144.02 $13.62 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13.44 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $26,489.47
Total Compensation $318.39 $1,159.00 $212,598.02 $1,890.62 $1,820.00 $3,706.00 $9,641.00 $5,571.50 $844.94 $4,081.00 $1,392.00 $93.00 $93.00 $217.00 $93.00 $217.00 $93.00 $93.00 $865.00 $491.00 $124.00 $912.00 $217.00 $246,530.47
Summary of Hours Billed by Attorneys and Paraprofessionals For the Period May 1, 2006 through May 31, 2006
Name of Professional Person Oberholtzer, Steven L. Sobieraj, James R. Sosenko, Eric Cleland, James K Fergan, Robert K. Hudyma, David Lingl, John A. Spink, Michael N. Total for Attorneys Position with the Applicant and Year Admitted Partner 1981 Partner 1982 Partner 1990 Associate 1997 Associate 2003 Associate 2005 Associate 2004 Associate 1999 Department Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Hourly Billing Rate $435.00 $510.00 $400.00 $340.00 $250.00 $200.00 $220.00 $310.00 Total Total Billed Compensation Hours 36.10 $15,703.50 46.80 $23,893.50 8.60 $3,460.00 161.20 $54,808.00 123.60 $30,900.00 2.80 $550.00 87.30 $19,206.00 193.20 $59,892.00 659.60 $208,413.00
Department Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property
Baker, Jodi R Paralegal Thekdi, Ami Ashok Paralegal Carrazco, Alfonso Project Assistant Davis, Karl Project Assistant Total for Paraprofessionals
Hourly Billing Rate $160.00 $140.00 $150.00 $150.00
Total Hours Billed 15.30 4.50 14.40 42.60 76.80
Total Compensation $2,448.00 $630.00 $2,160.00 $6,390.00 $11,628.00
Total Fees Requested: Blended Rate: $298.81
736.40
$220,041.00
Invoice for the Period May 1, 2006 through May 31, 2006 (see attached)
REDACTED This invoice has been redacted to remove any priviledged and/or confidential information
SECOND MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS DEBTORS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006
Summary of Legal Fees and Expenses For the Period June 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006
Matter Number 00001 00002 00005 00008 00009 00012 00013 00016 00017 00035 00037 00040 00041 00042 00043 00044 00045 00046 00047 00048
Matter Description General IP Matters
Total Hours 0.00 19.80 609.10 5.80 2.40 29.90 4.10 2.60 33.20 1.70 0.20 4.70 0.30 0.50 0.60 0.40 0.50 9.00 0.50 18.50 743.80
Total Fees Requested $0.00 $4,678.50 $185,983.50 $2,314.00 $970.50 $9,269.00 $1,783.50 $1,013.00 $14,745.00 $527.00 $62.00 $1,457.00 $93.00 $155.00 $186.00 $124.00 $155.00 $2,790.00 $155.00 $8,017.50 $234,478.50
Total
Total Expenses Requested $1.75 $289.19 $28,466.31 $2.73 $0.00 $4.20 $0.00 $0.00 $770.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $29,534.18
Total Compensati on $1.75 $4,967.69 $214,449.81 $2,316.73 $970.50 $9,273.20 $1,783.50 $1,013.00 $15,515.00 $527.00 $62.00 $1,457.00 $93.00 $155.00 $186.00 $124.00 $155.00 $2,790.00 $155.00 $8,017.50 $264,012.68
Summary of Hours Billed by Attorneys and Paraprofessionals For the Period June 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006
Name of Professional Person Dobrowitsky, Margaret Oberholtzer, Steven L. Sobieraj, James R. Sosenko, Eric Cleland, James K Fergan, Robert K. Lingl, John A. Spink, Michael N. Total for Attorneys
Position with the Applicant and Year Admitted Partner 1992 Partner 1981 Partner 1982 Partner 1990 Associate 1997 Associate 2003 Associate 2004 Associate 1999
Department Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property
Hourly Billing Rate $375.00 $435.00 $510.00 $400.00 $340.00 $250.00 $220.00 $310.00
Total Billed Hours 0.50 49.90 59.60 9.30 214.00 44.00 70.10 215.50 662.90
Total Compensation $187.50 $21,706.50 $30,370.50 $3,720.00 $72,760.00 $11,000.00 $15,422.00 $66,805.00 $221,971.50
Department Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property
Baker, Jodi R Paralegal O'mahoney, Suzanne A Paralegal Thekdi, Ami Ashok Paralegal Davis, Karl Project Assistant Vuolo, Valerie Project Assistant Total for Paraprofessionals Total Fees Requested: Blended Rate: $315.24
Hourly Billing Rate $160.00 $180.00 $140.00 $150.00 $90.00
Total Billed Hours 36.40 10.00 23.20 10.30 1.00 80.90 743.80
Total Compensation $5,824.00 $1,800.00 $3,248.00 $1,545.00 $90.00 $12,507.00 $234,478.50
Invoices for the Period June 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006 (see attached)
THIRD MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS DEBTORS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JULY 31, 2006
Summary of Legal Fees and Expenses For the Period July 1, 2006 through July 31, 2006
Matter Number 00001 00002 00003 00005 00008 00009 00012 00013 00017 00023 00040 00048 00049 00069 00070 00071 Total Matter Description Total Hours 0.00 2.90 0.50 722.50 1.30 2.00 18.00 7.90 0.90 0.00 2.50 11.90 3.00 0.60 4.00 8.00 786.00 Total Fees Requested $0.00 $638.00 $255.00 $231,980.00 $537.50 $800.00 $5,580.00 $1,749.00 $306.00 $0.00 $775.00 $5,115.00 $930.00 $186.00 $1,240.00 $1,715.00 $251,806.50 Total Expenses Requested $0.19 $177.75 $214.47 $20,828.18 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1.68 $0.88 $82.90 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $200.00 $21,506.05 Total Compensation $0.19 $815.75 $469.47 $252,808.18 $537.50 $800.00 $5,580.00 $1,750.68 $306.88 $82.90 $775.00 $5,115.00 $930.00 $186.00 $1,240.00 $1,915.00 $273,312.55
Summary of Hours Billed by Attorneys and Paraprofessionals For the Period July 1, 2006 through July 31, 2006
Name of Professional Person Dobrowitsky, Margaret Miller, Laura B. Oberholtzer, Steven L. Sobieraj, James R. Sosenko, Eric Cleland, James K Fergan, Robert K. Lingl, John A. Spink, Michael N. Total for Attorneys
Position with the Applicant and Year Admitted Partner 1992 Partner 1985 Partner 1981 Partner 1982 Partner 1990 Associate 1997 Associate 2003 Associate 2004 Associate 1999
Department Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property
Hourly Billing Rate $375.00 $460.00 $435.00 $510.00 $400.00 $340.00 $250.00 $220.00 $310.00
Total Billed Hours .50 14.80 48.80 112.00 3.70 183.80 27.00 69.50 199.10 659.20
Total Compensation $187.50 $6,808.00 $21,228.00 $57,120.00 $1,480.00 $62,492.00 $6,750.00 $15,290.00 $61,721.00 $233,076.50
Position with the Applicant and Year Admitted Baker, Jodi R Paralegal Blakely, Katie Paralegal O'mahoney, Suzanne A. Paralegal Thekdi, Ami Ashok Paralegal Davis, Karl Project Assistant Total for Paraprofessionals Name of Professional Person Total Fees Requested: Blended Hourly Rate: $320.36
Total Compensation $8,432.00 $708.00 $1,980.00 $1,190.00 $6,420.00 $18,730.00 $251,806.50
Invoices for the Period July 1, 2006 through July 31, 2006 (see attached)
FOURTH MONTHLY FEE STATEMENT OF BRINKS HOFER GILSON & LIONE FOR COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FOR SERVICES RENDERED AS DEBTORS SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2006
Summary of Legal Fees and Expenses For the Period August 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006
Matter Number 00002 00005 00008 00009 00012 00013 00016 00017 00021 00036 00040 00042 00045 00046 00048 00060 00071 00076 Total Matter Description Total Hours 3.60 150.70 14.00 2.70 30.90 4.40 2.70 429.60 2.20 3.90 3.00 0.50 4.00 0.20 2.40 3.70 0.00 7.90 666.40 Total Fees Requested $1,154.50 $52,611.50 $5,600.00 $1,167.50 $9,579.00 $1,726.50 $1,132.50 $122,951.50 $682.00 $1,334.00 $930.00 $100.00 $1,582.00 $62.00 $1,044.00 $1,147.00 $0.00 $3,436.50 $206,240.50 Total Expenses Requested $115.66 $36,197.31 $517.06 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $527.94 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $971.05 $14.61 $0.00 $38,343.63 Total Compensation $1,270.16 $88,808.81 $6,117.06 $1,167.50 $9,579.00 $1,726.50 $1,132.50 $123,479.44 $682.00 $1,334.00 $930.00 $100.00 $1,582.00 $62.00 $1,044.00 $2,118.05 $14.61 $3,436.50 $244,584.13
Summary of Hours Billed by Attorneys and Paraprofessionals For the Period August 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006
Name of Professional Person Oberholtzer, Steven L. Sobieraj, James R. Sosenko, Eric Cleland, James K Fergan, Robert K. Hudyma, David Lingl, John A. Spink, Michael N. Total for Attorneys
Position with the Applicant and Year Admitted Partner Partner Partner Associate Associate Associate Associate Associate
Department Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property
Hourly Billing Rate $435.00 $510.00 $400.00 $340.00 $250.00 $200.00 $220.00 $310.00
Total Billed Hours 47.10 45.20 20.40 201.50 27.30 10.50 80.50 157.30 589.80
Total Compensation $20,488.50 $23,052.00 $8,160.00 $68,510.00 $6,825.00 $2,100.00 $17,710.00 $48,763.00 $195,608.50
Position with the Applicant and Year Admitted Baker, Jodi R Paralegal Blakely, Katie Paralegal Thekdi, Ami Ashok Paralegal Davis, Karl Project Assistant Vuolo, Valerie Project Assistant Total for Paraprofessionals Name of Professional Person Total Fees Requested: Blended Hourly Rate: $309.48
Total Compensation $1,712.00 $540.00 $175.00 $7,980.00 $225.00 $10,632.00 $206,240.50
Invoices for the Period August 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006 (see attached)
EXHIBIT D
James K. Cleland
Associate, Intellectual Property. Admitted to Bar 1997, Illinois. Education: J.D., cum laude, Indiana University School of Law, 1997; B.S., Chemical Engineering, cum laude, University of Michigan, 1994 Mr. Cleland has represented large multinational corporations, as well as small corporations and individual clients in a variety of patent, trademark, copyright, unfair competition and trade secret settings. He specializes in patent and trademark litigation, patent prosecution and opinion work in a broad range of technologies including the chemical, materials science, mechanical and medical device arts. Mr. Clelands litigation experience includes trials, preliminary injunction hearings, Markman hearings summary judgment proceedings and all aspects of fact and expert witness discovery. His patent prosecution experience includes preparation of patent applications in the United States and foreign countries.
Robert K. Fergan
Associate, Intellectual Property. Admitted to Bar 2003, Michigan. Education: J.D., Wayne State University Law School, 2002; B.S., Electrical Engineering; Minor, Optics, Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute), 1991 Robert specializes in patent preparation and prosecution in the United States and in other countries under the rules of the Patent Cooperation Treaty. Robert has prepared and prosecuted patents in the electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and computer science arts, as well as, patents related to business methods. Prior to joining Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, Robert worked in the machine vision and optical inspection industry. His twelve years of engineering experience have provided the unique opportunity to become familiar with many industries and technologies including: semi-conductor, electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical, packaging, metrology, instrumentation, and optics.
John A. Lingl
Associate, Intellectual Property. Admitted to Bar 2004, Michigan. Education: J.D., Certificate Law Science & Technology Program, The College of Law at Arizona State University, 2004; B.S., Computer Engineering, Kettering University (formerly General Motors Institute), 2000 Mr. Lingl focuses his practice of intellectual property law on patent, copyright and trademark litigation as well as patent prosecution in the mechanical, electrical and computer science arts.
Prior to joining Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, he worked as a software engineer for Visteon, developing vehicle navigation systems.
Steven L. Oberholtzer
Partner, Intellectual Property. Admitted to Bar 1981, Michigan. Education: J.D., Detroit College of Law at Michigan State University, 1981; B.S., Mechanical Engineering, General Motors Institute (now Kettering University), 1977 Mr. Oberholtzer's practice focuses on patent and trademark counseling, corporate intellectual property policy development, technology licensing, joint development and joint venture relationship agreements, United States Patent and Trademark Office administrative proceedings including interferences, re-examinations, re-issues, trademark oppositions, patent application preparation and prosecution, providing opinions regarding infringement risks, design-around projects and patentability and administration of corporate intellectual property portfolios. Mr. Oberholtzer has extensive experience in the mechanical and electro-mechanical disciplines with particular emphasis on automotive industry issues. He has additional significant experience in technology areas including medical devices, lasers, fiber optics, optical devices and heavy industrial equipment. In addition, Mr. Oberholtzer has acted as trial counsel in a number of patent infringement litigation cases.
James R. Sobieraj
Partner, Intellectual Property. Admitted to Bar 1982, Illinois. Education: J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1982; B.S., Electrical Engineering, magna cum laude, University of Michigan, 1979 Jim Sobieraj is a licensed patent attorney with over 23 years of experience in the procurement, licensing and enforcement of intellectual property rights. He has been lead counsel in many cases involving patent infringement, ownership of patent rights, license disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, trade dress infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, defamation, fraud and antitrust. His litigation experience includes bench and jury trials, temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions, Markman hearings, appeals and various forms of alternate dispute resolution. Mr. Sobieraj has represented companies in a variety of technologies including analog and digital electronics, microprocessors, electrical and optical connectors, avionics, robotics, software, ecommerce, electromechanical transducers and control circuits, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, infant formula, microporous filter membranes, food sterilization, hydraulics, automotive components, carbon block filters, chemical compositions, packaging material, and various consumer goods.
Eric J. Sosenko
Partner, Intellectual Property. Admitted to Bar 1990, Michigan.. Education: J.D., West Virginia University, 1986; B.S., Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1989 Eric Sosenkos intellectual property law practice concentrates in the mechanical and material arts and includes worldwide patent and trademark portfolio management and administration for various multinational clients. His counseling of clients has dealt with a wide range of general and specific intellectual property issues, including the following: invention patentability and trademark registrability opinions; patent application preparation and prosecution; patent application appeals; portfolio management; infringement, non-infringement and product clearance opinions; patent and trademark enforcement, evaluation and advisement; litigation strategy, planning and support; intellectual property licensing and agreement counseling. In addition to his U.S. practice, Mr. Sosenko's international practice includes extensive experience with international applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty and national applications with all major foreign patenting authorities, Community Trademark practice (including both registration and opposition practice) and Hague Agreement practice (International Deposit for the Protection of Industrial Designs).
Michael N. Spink
Associate, Intellectual Property. Admitted to Bar 2003, Michigan; 1999, Illinois. Education: J.D., cum laude, The John Marshall Law School, 1999; B.S., Mechanical Engineering, cum laude, University of Michigan, 1996 Mr. Spinks intellectual property law practice focuses on all aspects of client counseling, including procurement, licensing and opinions on patents, trademarks and copyrights. His patent practice includes both prosecution and licensing in numerous industries including the automotive, packaging, medical and software industries. His trademark practice comprises registration, management, licensing and enforcement in federal district court and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Mr. Spinks copyright practice includes registration and licensing, and he is currently a contributing author on copyright law in a quarterly publication of the American Bar Association. Mr. Spink also has extensive experience in conducting intellectual property due diligence and related counseling in complex transactions involving intellectual property.
EXHIBIT E-1
Summary of Disbursements For the Period May 1, 2006 through May 31, 2006
Disbursements Copying Foreign Translation Services Patent Drawings Postage and Messenger Research and Document Procurement Search charges Supplies and Equipment Travel Witness/Depositions/Subpoenas Fees Total
Amount $1,437.44 $6,800.00 $222.60 $177.29 $12,783.84 $2,570.04 $22.12 $2,361.14 $115.00 $26,489.47
EXHIBIT E-2
Summary of Disbursements For the Period June 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006
Disbursements Copying Foreign Translation Services Meals Postage and Messenger Professional Services/Consulting Research and Document Procurement Search charges Telephone Travel Witness/Depositions/Subpoenas Fees Total
Amount $1,569.15 $5,535.00 $93.56 $111.35 $15,574.39 $1,299.70 $882.43 $1.75 $2,336.85 $2,130.00 $29,534.18
EXHIBIT E-3
Summary of Disbursements For the Period July 1, 2006 through July 31, 2006
Disbursements Copying Meals Patent & Trademark Office Fees Postage and Messenger Research and Document Procurement Search charges Supplies and Equipment Telephone Travel Witness/Depositions/Subpoenas Fees Total
Amount $3,075.67 $29.00 $200.00 $112.97 $5,169.73 $3,351.94 $1,882.52 $1.13 $4,355.00 $3,328.09 $21,506.05
EXHIBIT E-4
Summary of Disbursements For the Period August 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006
Disbursements Copying Foreign Translation Services Litigation Services Patent & Trademark Office Fees Postage and Messenger Professional Services/Consulting Research and Document Procurement Search charges Supplies and Equipment Travel Witness/Depositions/Subpoenas Fees Total
Amount $1,066.88 $682.50 $17,610.00 $970.00 $430.11 $7,323.80 $2,918.83 $4,479.90 $122.90 $2,098.96 $639.75 $38,343.63

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IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN SOUTHERN DIVISION In re: COLLINS & AIKMAN CORPORATION,

$912,566.50 $115,873.33 $1,028,439.83 Second Interim Fee Application $311.17 $334.07

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attorneys billing fees during a chapter 11 case.

for an automotive interior component.

BHGL upon proper application and notice.

Dated: October 13, 2006

Served via Electronic Mail

Stuart A Gold & Donna J Lehl

Served via Electronic Mail

CREDITOR NOTICE NAME

Jim Cambio Joseph T. Deters

Served via Overnight Mail

CREDITOR NOTICE NAME Rob Morgan Michael S Stamer Philip C Dublin

PO Box 190 PO Box 1717

Served via Overnight Mail

CREDITOR NOTICE NAME

CITY Pittsburgh Charlotte Bel Air

co Highwoods Properties Llc co Highwoods Properties Llc co Rudolph libbe Properties

of the City of Montgomery

co Beer Wells Real Estate Bankruptcy Auditor

Sara Eagle & Gail Perry Barb Krzywiecki Woody Ban

Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada Canada

Served via Overnight Mail

Farmville Downtown Partnership

PO Box 100 PO Box 100

Served via Overnight Mail

CREDITOR NOTICE NAME co Lincoln Harris Llc Hal Novikoff

CITY Charlotte New York Bingham Farms

ZIP 28262-2337 10019 48025

Total Fees Requested: Blended Rate:

Name of Professional Person

Position with the Applicant

Total Expenses $26,489.47

Name of Professional Person

Position with the Applicant

Department Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property Intellectual Property

Hourly Billing Rate $160.00 $140.00 $150.00 $150.00

Total Hours Billed 15.30 4.50 14.40 42.60 76.80

Total Compensation $2,448.00 $630.00 $2,160.00 $6,390.00 $11,628.00

Total Fees Requested: Blended Rate: $298.81

Total Expenses $29,534.18

Matter Description General IP Matters

Name of Professional Person

Position with the Applicant

Hourly Billing Rate $160.00 $180.00 $140.00 $150.00 $90.00

Total Compensation $5,824.00 $1,800.00 $3,248.00 $1,545.00 $90.00 $12,507.00 $234,478.50

Total Expenses $21,506.05

Hourly Billing Rate $160.00 $60.00 $180.00 $140.00 $150.00

Total Compensation $8,432.00 $708.00 $1,980.00 $1,190.00 $6,420.00 $18,730.00 $251,806.50

Total Expenses $9,086.15

Hourly Billing Rate $160.00 $60.00 $140.00 $150.00 $90.00

Total Compensation $1,712.00 $540.00 $175.00 $7,980.00 $225.00 $10,632.00 $206,240.50

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