News & Announcements
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court.
Mon, 2025-06-30
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. Copies of the proposed amendments are available ...
Thu, 2025-06-05
BOSTON (June 5, 2025) — Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit announced today that John A. Dorsey, Jr., has been selected to fill the upcoming vacancy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for...
Tue, 2025-06-03
Pursuant to General Order 25-001, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amended Local Rule 9010-1 effective June 3,...
Thu, 2025-05-08
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 amendment to its local rules. Copies of the proposed amendment to Local Rule 9010-1 are available...
Wed, 2024-11-27
Pursuant to General Order 24-002, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to its local rules and forms...
Wed, 2024-11-06
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. Copies of the proposed amendments are available ...
Wed, 2024-11-06
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient...
Mon, 2024-11-04
The U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Clerk of Court. Further details can be found ...
Mon, 2024-11-04
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island. Please see this ...
Mon, 2024-09-23
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge, serving in Providence, Rhode Island, commencing upon the retirement of Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond in May 2025....