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,...
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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, 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...
Mon, 03/30/2020
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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Mon, 03/16/2020
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 ...
Mon, 12/23/2019
Tue, 12/17/2019
Judge Douglas Dodd will hold a bench bar conference in his courtroom on January 29, 2020, at the conclusion of the chapter 13 docket (approximately 11:00 a.m.). A light lunch will be provided.
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Mon, 12/16/2019
Please take notice that amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Official Form 122A-1 went into effect on December 1, 2019. For a complete set of materials regarding the rules and form changes, use the link below.
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