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, 2025-07-21
Pursuant to General Order 2025-002, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to its local rules effective July 21...
Wed, 2025-07-09
This issue of On the Docket features a reflection from Judge Finkle on her distinguished career and upcoming retirement, the introduction of the next...
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 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 ...