News & Announcements: Nov 2022
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court.
Tue, 2022-11-29
Pursuant to General Order 22-003, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island has adopted amendments to its local rules and form 1007-1.1...
Tue, 2022-11-29
Amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure:
1007, 1020, 2009, 2012, 2015, 3002, 3010, 3011, 3014, 3016, 3017.1, 3017.2 (new), 3018, 3019, 5005, 7004, and 8023.
These rule changes can be viewed at the following ...
Mon, 2022-11-28
DOJ Announces New Guidance Regarding Bankruptcy Student Loan Discharge (Information): On November 17, 2022, the Department of Justice (DOJ) ...
Wed, 2022-11-16
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island is accepting applications for the position of Career Law Clerk to United States Bankruptcy Judge Diane Finkle. The closing date is December 16, 2022. Please see ...
Tue, 2022-11-15
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the selection of Jonathan E. Pincince as the next Bankruptcy Clerk for the District of Rhode Island. Mr. Pincince has been with the judiciary for nine years and...
Thu, 2022-11-03
Today, November 3, 2022, the Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court issued General Order 22-002 rescinding, effective December 1, 2022, the adoption of Interim Bankruptcy Rules related to the...
Thu, 2022-11-03
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 form 1007-1.1. Copies of the proposed amendments are available...