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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, 02/03/2021

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was signed into law on December 27, 2020.  The Act includes several bankruptcy provisions.  One of the changes amends section 1328 of the Bankruptcy Code to add subsection (i). The provision has a one-...

Sat, 01/30/2021

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas was scheduled to upgrade its Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) to the Next Generation of CM/ECF (NextGen) on February 1, 2021.  The upgrade will not proceed as...

Thu, 01/28/2021

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas is responding to the recent disclosure of wide-spread cybersecurity breaches of government computer systems with new security procedures to protect highly...

Thu, 01/21/2021

On February 1, 2021, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas will be upgrading its Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) to the Next Generation of CM/ECF (NextGen).  The...

Mon, 11/30/2020

Effective November 30, 2020, the Fayetteville office will no longer process payments.   Cash will no longer be accepted in the Fayetteville office.   Credit card payments may be made by completing the One Time Credit Card Authorization found on...

Wed, 11/18/2020

On February 1, 2021, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Arkansas will be upgrading its Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) to the Next Generation of CM/ECF (NextGen).  The...

Mon, 11/16/2020

The United States Department of Justice, Office of the United States Trustee, seeks resumes from persons wishing to be considered for appointment to the panel of trustees who administer cases filed under chapter 7 of title 11 of the United States...

Fri, 10/23/2020

There are several upcoming changes regarding the rules and fees which will impact bankruptcy practice.  The amended rules and increased fees are effective December 1, 2020.  The amendments to the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure include...

Mon, 07/20/2020

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas will continue operating on the basis of the Administrative Order dated March 16, 2020 until further notice.  To review the court’s full announcement, please...

Wed, 07/01/2020

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas will continue operating on the basis of the Administrative Order dated March 16, 2020 up until at least July 31, 2020.  The court will not resume IN COURT...

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