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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.
Wed, 07/21/2021
The Court will upgrade its CM/ECF software to the Next Generation (“NextGen”) effective September 20, 2021. The Court’s NextGen webpage has information for Trustees on the upgrade including the steps you need to take to upgrade your PACER account in...
Mon, 07/19/2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has published a position announcement for a Federal Public Defender. The announcement can be found here.
Tue, 06/22/2021
On June 22, 2021, Chief Judge Panos signed General Order 2021-01 which provides the protocols for conducting proceedings at the John W. McCormack Post Office and Court House. The General Order can be found...
Tue, 06/22/2021
Effective July 6, 2021, the Clerk’s Offices for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Clerk’s Offices remain open virtually during...
Thu, 06/17/2021
In observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day, the bankruptcy court will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021. The CM/ECF and PACER systems will remain available. For means of filing pleadings, please see Third Amended Standing Order 2020-3....
Tue, 06/15/2021
The United States Trustee has issued a Notice regarding new Chapter 11 periodic reports in specified cases, effective June 21, 2021. Please refer to...
Tue, 05/11/2021
On May 3, 2021, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts issued Standing Order 2021-01, Order Regarding Application for Payment of Unclaimed Funds, and Adopting Official Local Form 23, Application for Payment of Unclaimed...
Fri, 03/26/2021
Today, the Judges and Clerk of Court issued a Statement Regarding Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being’s Report Summarizing Affinity Bar Town Hall Meetings. The Statement can be found...
Wed, 02/17/2021
During the pandemic, the Court remains open. All hearings are taking place either by telephone or video. All three offices are closed to the public and most staff members are working remotely. Staff members are available at our offices to receive or...
Wed, 01/27/2021
The Administrative Office of the United States Courts (the “AO”) has provided notice...