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.
Thu, 2021-05-13
On May 13, 2021, Bankruptcy Judge Diane Finkle issued General Order 21-002 reopening the Bankruptcy Clerk's Office on June 1, 2021 and rescinding/amending specified...
Thu, 2021-04-08
On March 27, 2021, the President signed into law an amended version of H.R. 1651, the “COVID–19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021,” Pub. L. No. 117-5...
Fri, 2021-03-26
Please see the linked US Trustee Program Notice regarding Recovery Rebates and Tax Credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Also available on their website: ...
Wed, 2021-03-17
We are pleased to announce the publication of our Spring 2021 court newsletter, On the Docket...
Mon, 2021-03-01
Please see the linked Court Notice concerning...
Thu, 2021-02-11
Pursuant to General Order 21-001...
Mon, 2021-02-08
The Consolidated Appropriations Act (2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260) (“CAA”) was enacted on...
Wed, 2021-01-20
The First Circuit Court of Appeals is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position
for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico in Ponce. Attorneys are
encouraged to apply, even if their experience is not...
Tue, 2021-01-19
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, 2021-01-07
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...