In response to rising COVID-19 cases throughout the state, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky will hold its regularly scheduled dockets via teleconference for matters scheduled on or after Monday, January 17,...
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Wed, 2021-12-01
Effective January 1, 2022, the Court will schedule reaffirmation agreements involving unrepresented debtors or that present a presumption of abuse for a telephonic hearing on the first Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m...
Wed, 2021-12-01
General Order 21-1 has been entered, adopting updated local rules effective December 1, 2021, and abrogating General Orders 17-1 and 20-3. Further information can be found here.
Thu, 2021-10-28
The University of Kentucky College of Law will be presenting the 20th Biennial Judge Joe Lee Bankruptcy Institute on Thursday and Friday, December 9-10, 2021, at The Campbell House Hotel in Lexington Kentucky. Additional information, including...
Thu, 2021-10-21
In response to comments received on its proposed updates to Local Rules, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky proposes additional updates to LR 2016-2 (Compensation of Attorneys in Chapter 13...
Wed, 2021-09-01
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, 2021. Those wishing to offer comments on these proposed revisions may...
Mon, 2021-08-09
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky continues to plan holding on site hearings for matters scheduled on or after September 1, 2021. Updated guidelines, including a requirement for masking, may...
Fri, 2021-08-06
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure invites comments on proposed amendments to certain federal rules. Information on the proposed amendments as well as instructions to provide comments can be found...
Tue, 2021-06-01
In anticipation of changes effective June 21, 2021 to periodic reporting requirements for Chapter 11 cases, the offices of the United States Trustee in Lexington, KY and Louisville,
KY will jointly host a virtual learning event on ...
Fri, 2021-01-15
The Covington Division docket scheduled for February 16, 2021 has been RESCHEDULED to February 9, 2021.