News & Announcements: Jan 2020

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court.

Thu, 2020-01-23
Notice of Proposed Amendments to Local Rules and Forms, Comment Deadline February 13, 2020.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b), the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island invites public comment on the proposed amendments to its local rules and forms to implement the...
Wed, 2020-01-22
Public Notice for Reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Brian K. Tester, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Puerto Rico
The current term of office of Brian K. Tester, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Puerto Rico, is due to expire on November 12, 2020. The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is considering reappointment of Judge...
Tue, 2020-01-07
Notice of February 25, 2020 Training on Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019
The Bankruptcy Court is pleased to offer a free training on the upcoming Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (subchapter V of chapter 11), procedures to members of the Bankruptcy Bar on Tuesday, February 25 from 2-4:30 PM.   Please...
Thu, 2020-01-02
Electronic Public Access Fee Schedule Change, Effective January 1, 2020
Pursuant to its authority under sections 1913, 1914, 1926, 1930, and 1932 of Title 28, United States Code, the Judicial Conference, at its September 17, 2019 session, amended the Electronic Public Access Fee Schedule for the appellate, district,...