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Judge Retires

Chief Bankruptcy Judge Harwood Retires After More Than a Decade

2 Bucks Co. Men Convicted in Scheme to Steal Home from Family of Dead Man

Former Husband of Debbie Reynolds Faces Bankruptcy Fraud Charges in Virginia

Adam G. Brief Appointed as Acting U.S. Trustee for Northern Illinois and Wisconsin

CFPB Report Highlights Challenges Facing Servicemembers and Veterans with Student Loans

Huge Changes for Student Loan Repayment Begin in 5 Days (10/1) for 30 Million Borrowers

From the Administrative Office of the Courts

• In September 2024 the Judicial Conference approved the recommendation to make amendments to Official Form 410 (concerning the uniform claims identifier) effective December 1, 2024, instead of the original effective date of December 1, 2025. The new Official Form 410 Proof of Claim can be found here.
• The following rules and form were published for comment in August: Bankruptcy Rules 1007, 3018, 5009, 9006, 9014, 9017, new Rule 7043, and Official Form 410S1. The comment period is open until February 17, 2025. Click here for the proposed amended rules and directions on how to submit comments. Comments are encouraged.

Can AI Make You a Better Manager?

How the ‘Fridgescaping’ Trend Can Increase Your Risk of Food-Borne Illnesses (Gotta say, this trend is one of the dumber things we’ve posted about.)

How to Separate Your Business and Personal Finances

Financial Tips for Young Adults Entering the Workforce for the First Time

D. AK - Court will be closed on Thursday, October 3, 2024, and Friday, October 4, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

M.D. TN - Save-the-Date for Judge King's Investiture Ceremony

N.D. NY - Comment on Proposed Amendments to Local Bankruptcy Rules Effective December 1, 2024

S.D. CA - Request for Comments on Proposed Changes to Chapter 13 Guideline Fees Due 10/31/24

C.D. IL – New Local Rules effective 10/1

C.D. CA - Automated Systems Unavailable from 5 pm 10/10 to 9 am 10/15 – Note this includes a Monday although it is Columbus day.

Mendez v. Westminster: How a Young Girl’s Courage Transformed Schools

A 30-Years Sentence for Bankruptcy Crimes? (U.S. v. Colon)

Rudy Giuliani Owes $300,000 to Firm that Worked on His Bankruptcy Case, Judge Says (That’s a lot of hair dye!)

Rooker-Feldman Doctrine Doesn't Prevent Certain Bankruptcy Court Decisions

One in Four Tennesseans Have Delinquent Debts, Analysis Finds

Federal Workers Will See the Largest Increase to Their Health Care Premiums in Recent Memory Next Year (Might also be a good item For Your Blog)

Ohio Child Care Prices Up 25% Since 2019, Cost for Baby Tops $12k a Year, New Report Finds