On April 1, 2025, the adjustment of the dollar amounts in various sections of title 11, United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code), and in one section of title 28, will become effective pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 104 and apply to cases filed on or...
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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.
Tue, 2025-02-18
Due to potential inclement weather, the scheduled hearings for London to be held on February 19, 2025 will be done telephonically for all participants. All attorneys and parties that plan to attend should call in using Judge Schaaf's conference...
Tue, 2025-02-11
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky is accepting applications for Judicial Law Clerk. This position is expected to become available by June...
Thu, 2025-01-23
The judges generally believe the presence of attorneys in the courtroom allows for quicker and more efficient solutions. In most instances, telephone appearances should only occur when the attorney wants to listen and not participate.
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Thu, 2025-01-02
January 9, 2025 has been designated as a National Day of Mourning to honor James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States of America.
A number of court hearings are scheduled on the morning of January 9, 2025, and those...
Thu, 2024-12-12
On December 1, 2024, the following changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Local Rules, Official Bankruptcy Forms, Local Forms, and Director’s Bankruptcy Forms became effective:
- Bankruptcy Rules:
- Rules 1007,...
Tue, 2024-11-26
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has entered General Order 24-1 adopting updated Local Bankruptcy Rules effective December 1, 2024. A copy of the General Order can be accessed...
Fri, 2024-11-08
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, having received and considered comments from the public regarding changes to certain Local Rules and Forms, now publishes them in final form, to be effective December 1,...
Wed, 2024-11-06
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient...
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...