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News & Announcements
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.
Mon, 11/04/2024
Please see here for details about the UST’s Information Session regarding the rollout of Zoom video § 341 Meetings.
Mon, 11/04/2024
The U.S. Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the First Circuit is accepting applications for the position of Clerk of Court. Further details can be found here....
Tue, 10/15/2024
Please see this page for updated information on how to obtain Court documents including audio files of hearings.
Wed, 10/09/2024
Please click here to see the proposed amendments in a clean copy and redline as well as the deadline and email address for comments.
Fri, 09/13/2024
Please click here for more information and comment deadline.
Wed, 09/11/2024
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts is pleased to announce it is accepting certifications for its Eleventh Annual Pro Bono and Public Honor Roll. The Honor Roll acknowledges and thanks those individual attorneys and...
Mon, 06/17/2024
Unless Congress passes pending legislation, on June 22, 2024, the Subchapter V debt limit will drop from $7,500,000 to $3,024,725, and the Chapter 13 threshold of $2,750,000 for both secured and unsecured debt will revert to a two-part test that...
Fri, 05/24/2024
On May 24, 2024, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts issued Standing Orders 2024-01, 2024-02, 2024-03, and 2024-04. Those Standing Orders can be found here.
Thu, 11/30/2023
Amendments to Fed. R. Bankr. P. 3011, 8003, 9006, and new Rule 9038 are effective December 1, 2023. The text of the amended rules and new rule and the accompanying committee notes can be viewed...
Mon, 10/30/2023
On Thursday, October 19, 2023, the Court, held its 10th Annual Pro Bono and Public Service Award Ceremony. The Court recognized and thanked those who attorneys who self-certified that they have preformed pro bono legal work and public service over...