Announcements
January 17, 2012 - Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Massachusetts Local Bankruptcy Rules
The United States Bankruptcy Court, with the valuable assistance of the Attorney Advisory Committee chaired by Chief Judge Frank J. Bailey and Judge Melvin S. Hoffman, has drafted new and proposed amendments to the Massachusetts Local Bankruptcy Rules.
Comments are invited, and should be submitted to Chief Judge Frank J. Bailey, United States Bankruptcy Court, J.W. McCormack Post Office and Court House, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 1150 and to Judge Melvin S. Hoffman, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Harold D. Donohue Federal Building and Courthouse, 595 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 no later than March 8, 2012. Those who wish to email their comments should do so at fjb@mab.uscourts.gov and msh@mab.uscourts.gov.
December 10, 2010 - New Chief Judge for The United States Bankruptcy Court
The Honorable Frank J. Bailey has been appointed the Chief Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts for a term of four years, effective December 10, 2010, He succeeds the Honorable Henry J. Boroff.
November 1, 2010 - IRS "Means Test" Standards changed effective November 1, 2010.
www.justice.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/meanstesting.htm
July 15, 2010 - Cerk's Office Survey Results
The United States Bankruptcy Court Clerk’s Office conducted a three-part survey to assess how well we were doing in these areas: the overall performance of the Clerk’s Office, users’ satisfaction with CM/ECF, and the usefulness of our website. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the survey for providing us with their opinions and feedback. We will use your responses to improve our service. The Survey results are available for review at:
July 6, 2010 - Notice of Change Affecting Invalid Creditor Addresses
July 1, 2010 - Standing Order 10-03
The Court has issued Standing Order 10-03 which authorizes the Clerk's Office, sua sponte, to image as a "private event" exhibits or attachments to proofs of claim and other documents filed with the Court that contain medical information with respect to any person.
March 4, 2010 - Changes in Dollar Amounts in Bankruptcy Code
Many dollar amounts in the Bankruptcy Code, such as exemptions under section 522(d), the Chapter 13 limits under section 109(e), and priority claims under section 507(a), change on April 1 every three years; the document linked below reflects the changes that will occur for cases filed on or after April 1 of this year.
March 4, 2010 - IRS "Means Test" Standards Changing March 15, 2010
http://www.justice.gov/ust/eo/bapcpa/20100315/meanstesting.htm
United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts
November 3, 2009 - Standing Order 09-04
June 18, 2009 - Mediation Service
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court has a free mediation service available through the Real Estate Bar Association (REBA). The mediation service is directed to disputes that arise in Chapter 7 consumer or Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases involving real estate issues and is subject to availability. Interested parties may contact REBA directly (see the form of order below for contact information), but parties should inform the Court in the event they agree to participate in the program so that appropriate orders may issue. Below is a sample form of order and form of mediation agreement.
