After the recent disclosure of widespread cybersecurity breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, federal courts are immediately adding new security procedures to protect highly sensitive confidential documents filed with the courts.  Please refer to the US Courts press release issued on January 6, 2021 for complete details.

The Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court will be issuing a general order modifying its local rule 9018-1 concerning filing under seal to address highly sensitive documents to be filed with the Court.