Recently, on July 13, 2021, the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued a Revised Standing Order lifting the requirement that face masks be worn in public areas of the courthouse by those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Revised Standing Order impacts each of the courthouses
New Judge Appointed to the Delaware Bankruptcy Court
By Carl D. Neff on
On April 6, 2021, J. Kate Stickles was sworn in as the newest judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Judge Stickles becomes the latest judge to join the Delaware Bankruptcy Court since Judges John T. Dorsey and Karen B. Owens were sworn onto the bench in 2019.
Judge Stickles…
Amendments to the Bankruptcy Preference Statute in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
By Carl D. Neff on
On December 27, 2020, the much-anticipated Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) was signed into law. The CAA contains several COVID-19-related amendments to the United States Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. §§ 101, et seq. (“Bankruptcy Code”), which may impact many types of creditors. The “Bankruptcy Relief” amendments are set forth in Title X of the…
Local Rules of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court – Comment Period
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The Delaware Bankruptcy Court issued a notice stating that the comment period for its Local Rules is currently open. Per the notice, the comment period is open from October 1 through October 30, 2020.
A current version of the Local Rules of the Delaware Bankruptcy Court, effective February 1, 2020, can be found here.…
Delaware Bankruptcy Court Issues Order Setting Bar Dates in Subchapter V Cases
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The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware issued an Order establishing Bar Dates for filing proofs of claim in Subchapter V Cases. The Bar Dates are set at the filing of the case for creditors and governmental units. The Bar Dates are 60 days and 180 days, respectively from the date of…
Delaware District Court and Bankruptcy Court Move to Phase 2
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On September 1, 2020, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware issued a Standing Order Re: Criminal and Civil Jury Selections; Jury Trial; and Transition to Phase 2. Per the Standing Order, the Delaware District Court will move into Phase 2 starting September 15, 2020, which permits the District Court to…
Delaware Bankruptcy Court Directs Parties to Refrain from Serving Paper Copies of Pleadings
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Today, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware issued an Order Regarding Service Pursuant to Del. Bankr. L.R. 5005-4 and 9036-1, which directs parties not to serve hard copies of documents that are filed through the CM/ECF system. Citing the restrictions imposed by the pandemic and restricted access to regular places of…