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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.
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...
Fri, 10/06/2023
The Judicial Conference of the United States approved increases to transcript fee rates for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Transcripts ordered prior to October 1, 2023, will be billed at the rates in effect at the time the order was placed.
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Fri, 09/22/2023
On September 22, 2023, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts issued Standing Order 2023-01, Order Rescinding Fourth Amended Standing Order 2020-03 And Modifying The Means Of Filing Pleadings By Pro Se/Unrepresented...
Thu, 08/31/2023
On Thursday, October 19, 2023, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts will hold the Tenth Annual Pro Bono and Public Service Awards Ceremony. The event will be held at 4:00 p.m. in person at the John W. McCormack Post...
Fri, 07/07/2023
Information regarding In re Vantage Travel Service, Inc., Case No. 23-11060 can be found on our docket or here.