Southern District local rules changing Feb. 10
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana has amended its local rules and those changes will take effect Feb. 10.
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Southern District courts delay opening Wednesday
All locations of the United States District Court, Bankruptcy Court and Probation Office for the Southern District of Indiana will delay opening until noon local time. The delayed schedule is due to the winter storm approaching Indiana Tuesday evening.
Bankruptcy Court seeks comment on local rule changes
The public has until Jan. 31 to comment on proposed amendments to local rules in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana. Local Rules that have been amended include B-1007-2, Noticing, Balloting and Claims Agents and B-9010-1, Appearances.
Evansville federal, bankruptcy courts remain closed
The U.S. District and Bankruptcy courts in Evansville remain closed Thursday after a water main break this week. The closure is a result of ongoing repair to the water main.
Indy attorney, developer Page files bankruptcy
Indianapolis attorney and developer Paul J. Page has filed personal bankruptcy and lists his largest debt as a $6 million guarantee on a downtown Indianapolis condominium project.
Bankruptcy Court in Indianapolis closed Tuesday
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana in Indianapolis will be closed Tuesday.
Court warns about improper use of address
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana has a message for attorneys: Do not refer to its post office box address in filer-generated notices.
Bankruptcy court staff cuts starting to impact customers
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana cut an additional eight positions from its clerk’s office at the end of September, according to an update posted online from Chief Judge James Coachys. The court had already cut six positions in the beginning of the year.
Southern District Bankruptcy Court amends rules
New rules in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana regarding wage assignment orders in Chapter 13 cases and additional requirements for electronic filing will be effective Sept. 23, according to an order posted Thursday.
Bankruptcy Court revises Chapter 13 plan model form
The Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana will require use of a revised Chapter 13 plan model form after Aug. 15, pursuant to Local Rule B-3015-1. The form is available on the court’s website and may be used immediately.
Bankruptcy Court updating procedure for Chapter 13 confirmation hearings
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana will be changing how it handles Chapter 13 confirmation hearings beginning July 1.
Carr investiture completes bankruptcy court transition
Judge James Carr, right, takes the oath May 14 as the newest member of the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Indianapolis Bankruptcy Division eliminates informal ADR mandate
Southern District Bankruptcy Chief Judge James K. Coachys has signed an order that terminates a previous order requiring alternative dispute resolution related to Chapter 13 trustee motions to dismiss in the Indianapolis Division.
Moberly breaks barrier on federal bench
Indiana’s first female bankruptcy is judge one of two new jurists in the Southern District.
Southern District Bankruptcy Court to cease certain Chapter 13 notices
The Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana will no longer issue notices of impending closure without discharge in Chapter 13 cases.
Moberly’s official swearing-in ceremony Friday
United States Bankruptcy Judge Robyn L. Moberly will be formally sworn-in at a ceremony Friday at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Indianapolis.
7th Circuit orders proposed plan of reorganization open to competitive bidding
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a Southern District Bankruptcy judge Thursday, finding the judge incorrectly ruled that competition was unnecessary in a plan of reorganization involving a shopping center.
Sequestration would deepen staff cuts, chief judges warn
Federal courts that have squeezed staff as budgets shrank could be forced to furlough employees if Congress fails to avoid mandatory budget cuts that now are slated to take effect in March.
US Courts hope to make bankruptcy forms more user-friendly
The United States Courts announced Tuesday that it is seeking comment from the public on proposed updates to the bankruptcy forms used by individual debtors. These changes are the first proposed modernization of the forms in two decades.
Comments being accepted on bankruptcy local rules
The judges of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana are considering amendments to two local rules: B-4001-3 and B-4008-1.