On December 1, 2024, the following changes to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, Local Rules, Official Bankruptcy Forms, Local Forms, and Director’s Bankruptcy Forms became effective:
- Bankruptcy Rules:
- Rules 1007,...
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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.
Thu, 2024-12-12
Tue, 2024-11-26
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has entered General Order 24-1 adopting updated Local Bankruptcy Rules effective December 1, 2024. A copy of the General Order can be accessed...
Fri, 2024-11-08
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, having received and considered comments from the public regarding changes to certain Local Rules and Forms, now publishes them in final form, to be effective December 1,...
Wed, 2024-11-06
There has been nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country. These fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond back to the emails. Once a recipient...
Thu, 2024-10-10
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has drafted proposed updates to its Local Rules and certain Local Forms to become effective December 1, 2024. Those wishing to offer comments on these proposed revisions may...
Mon, 2024-07-08
Members of the bar and public are invited to attend the Investiture of The Honorable Douglas L. Lutz, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky, on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at the United States Courthouse in Covington,...
Tue, 2024-07-02
Beginning August 1, 2024, telephonic hearings will be held utilizing Microsoft TEAMS software. Click here to view updated Telephonic Call-In Instructions and Conference Phone number...
Mon, 2024-07-01
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky will be closed for the Independence Day Holiday on Thursday, July 4, 2024, and Friday, July 5, 2024. The ECF system will continue to be available for attorney use, and electronic and...
Tue, 2024-06-18
Chief Judge Schaaf and Judge Lutz will both speak at the upcoming Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar, sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute, scheduled for August 18-20, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. Further information may be found...
Tue, 2024-06-11
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky seeks comments from members of the bar for suggested additions and/or revisions to existing Local Rules and Forms which might aid in the administration of the court’s work. ...