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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a hybrid hearing on the following first day matters will 

take place on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. (CDT), before the Honorable Scott W. 

Everett, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Texas, in Courtroom 3 on the 14th

Floor at 1100 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75242 OR via WEBEX:

1. Debtors’ Emergency Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Directing Joint 

Administration of Chapter 11 Cases and (II) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 

2] (the “Joint Administration Motion”);

2. Notice of Designation as Complex Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case [Docket No. 3] 

(the “Complex Case Notice”);

3. Debtors’ Emergency Motion For Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to 

Serve a Consolidated List of Creditors, (II) Authorizing the Debtors to Redact 

Certain Personal Identification Information, (III) Approving the Form and Manner 

1 The Debtors in these chapter 11 cases, along with the last four digits of each Debtor’s federal identification number 

are: Tubular Synergy Group, LP (3375) and OCTG Connections, LLC (2025). The Debtors’ address is 8117 Preston 

Road, Suite 600, Dallas, TX 75225.

Holland N. O’Neil (TX 14864700)

Stephen A. Jones (TX 24101270)

FOLEY & LARDNER LLP

2021 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1600

Dallas, TX 75201

Telephone: (214) 999-3000

Facsimile: (214) 999-4667

honeil@foley.com

sajones@foley.com

PROPOSED COUNSEL TO DEBTORS

AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION

IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

DALLAS DIVISION

In re: 

Tubular Synergy Group, LP, et al.,

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Chapter 11

Case No.: 24-80056-11

(Joint Administration Requested)

AMENDED NOTICE OF HYBRID FIRST DAY HEARINGS

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of Notifying Creditors of the Commencement of the Debtors’ Chapter 11 Cases and 

Bar Dates, and (IV) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 4] (the “Bar Date 

Motion”);

4. Debtors’ Emergency Motion for Order Extending Time to File Schedules of Assets 

and Liabilities and Statements of Financial Affairs [Docket No. 5] (the “Schedules 

Extension Motion”);

5. Debtors’ Emergency Application for Entry of an Order (A) Authorizing the 

Employment and Retention of Stretto Inc. as Claims, Noticing and Solicitation 

Agent and (B) Granting Related Relief [Docket No. 6] (the “Stretto Retention”);

6. Debtors’ Emergency Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to 

(A) Pay Prepetition Wages, Salaries, Other Compensation, and Reimbursable 

Expenses, (B) Continue Employee Benefit Programs, and (II) Grant Related Relief

[Docket No. 7] (the “Wages Motion”); 

7. Debtors’ Emergency Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to 

Continue to Operate Their Cash Management System and (II) Granting Related 

Relief [Docket No. 8] (the “Cash Management Motion”); and

8. Debtors’ Emergency Motion for Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the 

Debtors to Use Cash Collateral; (II) Granting Adequate Protection; (III), 

Modifying the Automatic Stay; (IV) Scheduling a Final Hearing; and (V) Granting 

Related Relief [Docket No. 9] (the “Cash Collateral”).

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you may participate in this hearing in-person 

or via Webex (by video or telephone via the Court’s WebEx platform):

• For WebEx Video Participation/Attendance:

Link: https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/everett

• For WebEx Telephonic Only Participation/Attendance:

Dial-In: 1-650-479-3207; Access code: 2304 017 9738

A copy of the WebEx Hearing Instructions is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the pleadings in these Chapter 11 Cases and 

supporting papers are available on the Debtors’ website at https://cases.stretto.com/TSG or on the 

Bankruptcy Court’s website at https://ecf.txnb.uscourts.gov/. You can request any pleading you 

need from (i) the proposed noticing agent at: Stretto, 410 Exchange, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92602, 

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855-469-2598 (toll-free), (TeamTSG@stretto.com) or (ii) proposed counsel for the Debtors at: 

Foley & Lardner LLP, c/o Stephen A. Jones, 2021 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1600, Dallas, Texas 

75201 (sajones@foley.com).

DATED: July 10, 2024 Respectfully submitted by:

/s/ Stephen A. Jones

Holland N. O’Neil (TX 14864700)

Stephen A. Jones (TX 24101270)

FOLEY & LARDNER LLP

2021 McKinney Avenue, Suite 1600

Dallas, TX 75201

Telephone: (214) 999-3000

Facsimile: (214) 999-4667

honeil@foley.com

sajones@foley.com

PROPOSED COUNSEL TO DEBTORS

AND DEBTORS IN POSSESSION

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that, on July 10, 2024, a true and correct copy of the foregoing document 

was served electronically by the Court’s PACER system. 

/s/ Stephen A. Jones

 Stephen A. Jones

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EXHIBIT A 

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WebEx Hearing Instructions 

Judge Scott W. Everett

Pursuant to General Order 2023-05 issued by the Court on September 19, 2023, hearings before Judge Scott W. 

Everett will be conducted pursuant to the guidelines set forth in the General Order unless ordered otherwise.

For WebEx Video Participation/Attendance: 

Link: https://us-courts.webex.com/meet/everett

For WebEx Telephonic Only Participation/Attendance: 

Dial-In: 1-650-479-3207; Access code: 2304 017 9738

Participation/Attendance Requirements: 

• Counsel and other parties-in-interest who plan to actively participate in the hearing are encouraged to

attend the hearing in the WebEx video mode using the WebEx video link above. Counsel and other 

parties-in-interest who will not be seeking to introduce any evidence at the hearing and who wish to 

attend the hearing in a telephonic-only mode may attend the hearing in the WebEx telephonic-only 

mode using the WebEx dial-in and access code above. 

• Attendees should join the WebEx hearing at least 10 minutes prior to the hearing start time. Please be 

advised that a hearing may already be in progress. During hearings participants are required to keep

their lines on mute when they are not addressing the Court or otherwise actively participating in the 

hearing. The Court reserves the right to disconnect or place on permanent mute any attendee

that causes any disruption to the proceedings. For general information and tips with respect to 

WebEx participation and attendance, please see Clerk’s Notice 20-04:

https://www.txnb.uscourts.gov/sites/txnb/files/hearings/Webex%20Information%20and%20Tips_0.pdf

• Witnesses are required to attend the hearing in the WebEx video mode, and live testimony will

only be accepted from witnesses who have the WebEx video function activated. Telephonic 

testimony without accompanying video will not be accepted by the Court. The Court may consider 

special requests for other appearance options on a case-by-case basis.

• All WebEx hearing attendees are required to comply with Judge Everett’s Telephonic and 

Videoconference Hearing Policy (included within Judge Everett’s Judge-Specific Guidelines):

https://www.txnb.uscourts.gov/judges-info/hearing-dates/judge-everetts-hearing-dates .

Exhibit Requirements: 

• Any party intending to introduce documentary evidence at the hearing must file an exhibit list in the 

case with a true and correct copy of each designated exhibit filed as a separate, individual attachment

thereto so that the Court and all participants have ready accessto all designated exhibits. 

• In addition, for evidentiary hearings, when more than ten exhibits have been filed in ECF or when the 

total page count of all exhibits exceeds 500 pages, Judge Everett requests a thumb/USB drive be 

delivered to him prior to the hearing at: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Attn: Stephen Manz, 1100 Commerce 

Street, Room 1254, Dallas, TX 75242. 

• Paper copies of exhibits are not encouraged; however, paper copies may be provided to the 

witness(s) at an in-person hearing if preferred. 

Notice of Hearing Content and Filing Requirements:

IMPORTANT: For all hearings that will be conducted by WebEx only: 

• The Notice of Hearing filed in the case and served on parties in interest must: (1) provide notice that

the hearing will be conducted by WebEx videoconference only, (2) provide notice of the above WebEx

video participation/attendance link, and (3) attach a copy of these WebEx Hearing Instructions or

provide notice that they may be obtained from Judge Everett’s hearing/calendar site:

https://www.txnb.uscourts.gov/judges-info/hearing-dates/judge-everetts-hearing-dates . 

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• When electronically filing the Notice of Hearing via CM/ECF select “at https://uscourts.webex.com/meet/everett” as the location of the hearing (note: this option appears immediately

after the first set of Wichita Falls locations). Do not select Judge Everett’s Dallas courtroom as the 

location for the hearing. 

CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPATING IN A WEBEX VIRTUAL HEARING

The Court will allow participation in a virtual hearing using either of the following two methods. Please 

connect at least 10 minutes prior to the hearing time. It is recommended that attorneys discuss the logistics

of the WebEx appearance with their clients/witnesses at least 48 hours before the hearing. 

Option 1: Using the WebEx app on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.

Please connect using only one device. Using two or more devices may cause audio feedback issues.

If using a phone or tablet for video, it should be set in a stationary position. Holding a phone or tablet in 

your hand while speaking does not yield a good video for the court.

NOTE: If you are experiencing audio issues when using the WebEx application, you may use the “Call

Me At” selection under “Audio Connection” to move just the audio portion of the WebEx conference to

your telephone. 

Option 2: Call in via phone (audio only). 

Webex dial-in number: 1-650-479-3207 (access code: 2304 017 9738). 

HELPFUL HINTS AND ETIQUETTE

• Please use the mute function when you are not speaking. Please be aware that sometimes the court 

mutes everyone when there is background noise.  When you want to speak, make sure you are not on

mute. Call- in users should dial *6 to unmute your line. 

• Remember to state your name for the record each time before speaking and speak slowly and clearly

so the Court can get a good record. 

• Use headphones whenever possible, especially if using a desktop PC with external speakers. We have

found that newer iPhones provide the best visual and audio feed – better than most desktop computers.

If you areon a personal computer, headphones or earbuds are required for those who need to speak 

during the hearing. 

• During examination, attorneys and witnesses should use a separate camera and microphone when

possible. To avoid feedback, parties using separate devices must not be in the same room. The Court 

may consider special requests on a case-by-case basis.

• WebEx participants may use the "share" button to easily share their screen or document with the 

Court or other WebEx participants.  Press “stop sharing” to remove the presentation from the meeting.

• When making an appearance from a vehicle, please park in a safe location with windows rolled up (to

minimize background distraction and noise) and use a headset that is ear-to-phone (not the vehicle’s

hands- free speaker-phone option).

• Suggestions for participating in a WebEx hearing from home: If you are having connectivity 

problems, turn off devices that may be using bandwidth on your home network. Devices or 

applications such as Facetime, Roku, streaming media players, video games, or large downloads can

negatively impact the audio and video quality of the WebEx meeting. 

• Participants are reminded that they should wear attire suitable for court. 

• Participants who wish to test their WebEx connection or the share screen functionality in advance of 

the hearing may arrange a “practice run” by contacting the courtroom deputy. 

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EXHIBITS AND DEMONSTRATIVE AIDS

Exhibits should be filed ahead of time by the date that they would normally be exchanged pursuant to our 

local rules using the "list (witness/exhibit/generic)" OR "notice (generic)” OR “Support/Supplemental 

document” event in ECF. 

Demonstrative aids and Power Points should also be filed prior to the hearing, if possible. If not, WebEx

has the ability to allow you to share your screen, or a particular document, with everyone in the hearing. If 

these documents are admitted as exhibits, they would then have to be filed after the hearing. 

• During the hearing, lawyers can refer to (and offer) their exhibits by referencing the exhibit’s 

docket number for the court and all to access. After the hearing, the court will create a Minute 

Entry reflecting which exhibits were admitted. You should consider emailing exhibits to witnesses

ahead of time since they may not have access to PACER. 

• In addition for evidentiary hearings, when more than ten exhibits have been filed in 

ECF or when the total page count of all exhibits exceeds 500 pages, Judge Everett 

requests a thumb/USB drive be delivered to him prior to the hearing at: U.S. 

Bankruptcy Court, Attn: Stephen Manz, 1100 Commerce Street, Room 1254, Dallas, 

TX 75242. 

• Paper copies of exhibits are not encouraged; however, paper copies may be 

provided to the witness(s) at an in-person hearing if preferred.

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