Chapter 11 filing fee increases
The filing fee for a Chapter 11 case in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Indiana is now $1,213. The fee change went into effect Nov. 21.
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Bankruptcy filings down across US, Indiana
Bankruptcy cases filed in federal courts for the 12-month period ending Sept. 30 were down 14 percent as compared to fiscal year 2011, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts announced Wednesday. Filings are down more than 11 percent in the Northern and Southern District courts of Indiana.
Indianapolis attorney appointed to bankruptcy court
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP partner James M. Carr has been appointed to a 14-year term as U.S. Bankruptcy Judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Carr joins the bench Jan. 1.
Marion Superior judge moves to bankruptcy court
Marion Superior Judge Robyn L. Moberly has been appointed to a 14-year term as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Chief Judge Frank Easterbrook of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals announced the appointment Wednesday.
Bankruptcy local rules to change Dec. 3
Five local rules of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana will be amended effective Dec. 3.
Bankruptcy court attempts to clarify order distribution
Bankruptcy Clerk Kevin P. Dempsey of the Southern District of Indiana has issued a clarification on when orders should be distributed now that rules have shifted responsibility for distribution of most orders to the prevailing parties.
Major changes coming in bankruptcy court Oct. 1
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana is reminding practitioners that some amendments to local rules taking effect next month “may significantly impact” bankruptcy attorney practices.
Bankruptcy Court amends some rules, seeks comment on others
The judges in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana have amended local bankruptcy rules, with the changes taking effect Oct. 1. The court is also considering the addition of five local rules.
Comment needed on bankruptcy local rule changes
The United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana is seeking comment on proposed amendments to its local rules. The changes include references to the local rules of the District Court.
7th Circuit receives 52 applications for bankruptcy judgeships
The Judicial Council of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals received 52 applications from people interested in filling two upcoming bankruptcy court vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The court previously announced that Judges Anthony Metz III and Frank J. Otte will retire this year.
Bankruptcy court seeks applicants for 2 positions
Applications are being accepted through June 22 for two bankruptcy judge positions in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana.
Bankruptcy court issues order on maximum fee for Chapter 13 cases
The United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana Chief Bankruptcy Judge Anthony J. Metz III signed an order Tuesday changing the maximum fee allowable under Local Rule B-2016-1(b).
Bankruptcy Court creating mediator panel
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana is developing a panel of attorneys who want to serve as mediators pursuant to Local Rule B-9012-2. The panel is intended to make alternative dispute resolution more available for cases where this type of mechanism will be appropriate.
New mailing address for bankruptcy court
At the end of March, the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana will deactivate its Indianapolis post office box.
Bankruptcy filings down in 2011
Attorneys says the drop in mortgage foreclosures and sales impacted filings.
Southern District bankruptcy court issues order on installment fees
The United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Indiana issued an order Oct. 25 outlining the payment schedule for installment fees.
Bankruptcy fees increase Nov. 1
On Nov. 1, several fees will increase in the United States Bankruptcy Court’s Southern District of Indiana, including the Title 11 administrative fee, AP filing fee and notice of appeal fee.
New bankruptcy rules effective Oct. 11
The United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana, issued an order Oct. 5 amending local bankruptcy rules.
Bankruptcy judges relocating
Beginning in October, three of the bankruptcy judges in the Southern District of Indiana will be relocating their courtrooms because of construction at the Birch Bayh Federal Building and United States Courthouse.
Bankruptcy Court seeks comment on rule changes
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana is now accepting comments on proposed amendments to its local rules.