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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.

Fri, 06/26/2020

Check out PACER’s newly redesigned, informational and resource website, https://pacer.uscourts.gov.

The website provides information about how the public can access federal court records...

Thu, 05/21/2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the court has entered the attached standing order regarding video hearings. Note: parties with multiple cases scheduled for a single hearing date may submit a single notice via email as described in the order,...

Wed, 04/22/2020

The CARES Act made several changes to the Bankruptcy Code to provide financial assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Court is adopting an amendment to Interim Rule 1020 regarding eligibility for proceedings under subchapter V...

Fri, 03/27/2020

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the court has entered the attached standing order allowing declarations under penalty of perjury to support motions to impose and extend stay along with associated local forms 8a and 8b. 

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Thu, 03/12/2020

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Louisiana continues to closely monitor the national response to the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and will be following guidance provided by the Administrative Office of the United...

Thu, 02/13/2020

The Court has updated its guidelines for consent orders resolving stay relief motions in consumer cases filed on or after March 1, 2020. Attorneys should review the ...

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