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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Thu, 2024-10-10

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has drafted proposed updates to its Local Rules and certain Local Forms to become effective December 1, 2024.  Those wishing to offer comments on these proposed revisions may...

Tue, 2024-09-24

The United States Bankruptcy Court and the United States Probation Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky are accepting applications for an Information Technology Technician. Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the...

Mon, 2024-07-08

Members of the bar and public are invited to attend the Investiture of The Honorable Douglas L. Lutz, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky, on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the United States Courthouse in Covington,...

Tue, 2024-07-02

Beginning August 1, 2024, telephonic hearings will be held utilizing Microsoft TEAMS software.  Click here to view updated Telephonic Call-In Instructions and Conference Phone number...

Mon, 2024-07-01

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky will be closed for the Independence Day Holiday on Thursday, July 4, 2024, and Friday, July 5, 2024.  The ECF system will continue to be available for attorney use, and electronic and...

Tue, 2024-06-18

Chief Judge Schaaf and Judge Lutz will both speak at the upcoming Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar, sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute, scheduled for August 18-20, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. Further information may be found...

Tue, 2024-06-11

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky seeks comments from members of the bar for suggested additions and/or revisions to existing Local Rules and Forms which might aid in the administration of the court’s work.  ...

Mon, 2024-04-22

The Circuit Executive for the Sixth Circuit announces that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has selected Douglas L. Lutz as Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of...

Thu, 2024-02-15

Members of the bar and public are invited to attend the presentation of the judicial portrait of The Honorable Tracey N. Wise, United States Bankruptcy Judge, on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Further information may be found...

Fri, 2023-12-01

Certain amendments to Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure, including Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, became effective December 1, 2023. For further information, please click...

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