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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.
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Tue, 02/04/2020On January 24, 2020, the court convened the first meeting of the 2020 Local Rules Committee to begin the process of revising our local rules. The committee plans to complete its work by publishing the revised rules for comment in mid-August and to...
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Wed, 01/29/2020Please be advised that Judge Whitley's February 25, 2020 Chapter 11 motions day is rescheduled to February 26, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. The Clerk's office will reschedule any matters currently scheduled for hearing.
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Mon, 12/23/2019The court entered an administrative order (No. 1002) on December 23, 2019 to adopt certain interim bankruptcy rules related to the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019. A copy of the interim rules is attached to the administrative order. ...
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Wed, 12/18/2019The Bankruptcy Administrator seeks resumes from individuals wishing to be considered for appointment as case trustees to administer cases filed under the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (Subchapter V), which amended chapter 11 of title 11...
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Mon, 11/18/2019Click here to view the order.
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Tue, 11/05/2019Review the uscourts.gov site for upcoming Bankruptcy Rules and Forms amendments. https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/pending-rules-and-forms-amendments Bankruptcy Rules 4001, 6007, 9036, and 9037. Official Form 122A-1
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Wed, 07/10/2019The Bankruptcy Administrator for the Western District of North Carolina has instituted a district-wide mentoring program for attorneys new to the bankruptcy bar. Read more about the program and sign up to participate here.
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Thu, 06/20/2019Effective July 1, 2019, the court will institute a Loan Modification Management Program. The goal of the program will be to expedite residential mortgage modifications for Chapter 13 debtors and mortgage creditors. For more information, please...
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Mon, 11/05/2018The amended rules and accompanying committee notes—along with extensive supporting documentation related to their adoption—are posted on the “Current Rules” page of the Judiciary’s website at: http://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/pending-rules-...
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Tue, 10/02/2018Please see the attachment for additional information.