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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.

Thu, 03/12/2020
In response to the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) outbreak, both the District Court and the Bankruptcy Court have adopted certain measures to protect public health and safety. Today, the District Court entered General Order 20-1 which addresses...
Mon, 02/24/2020
Effective March 13, 2020, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts will begin a pilot program for a cashless policy at our Worcester Office. This policy effects those who do not file electronically; those who file electronically will...
Wed, 02/19/2020
On February 19, 2020, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts issued Standing Order 2020-1, Order Adopting Interim Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure Related to the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019. The Order...
Mon, 02/10/2020
This evening the Boston Bar Association in conjunction with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court will host Young Bar Meets Bankruptcy Bench – This Is YOUR Day in Court.  For more information and to register, see flyer ...
Tue, 01/28/2020
In conjunction with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Massachusetts Bar Association, Worcester County Bar Association, and Hampden County Bar Association are providing a program in Worcester regarding the new subchapter V. Information about the program...
Wed, 01/22/2020
In conjunction with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, the Boston Bar Association is providing a program regarding the new subchapter V. Information about the program and how to register can be found ...
Wed, 11/27/2019
On November 27, 2019, the U.S. Bankruptcy for the District of Massachusetts issued Standing Order 2019-4, Order Adopting Massachusetts Local Bankruptcy Rule 3020-1 and 3022-2, Rescinding and Replacing Official Local Form 19, and Adopting Official...
Tue, 11/19/2019
Effective December 2, 2019, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Massachusetts will begin a pilot program for a cashless policy at our Springfield Office. This policy effects those who do not file electronically; those who file electronically will...
Mon, 10/28/2019
The U.S. Trustee for Region 1 is seeking applicants to serve as Subchapter V Trustees. The Solicitation for Applications can be found here.

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