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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.
08/06/2021
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has approved publication for public comment of the following proposed amendments to existing rules and forms, as well as several new rules and forms:
Appellate Rules 2 and 4;
Bankruptcy Restyled Rules for the 3000 to 6000 Series; Rules 3002.1, 3011, and 8003; and new Rule 9038;
Official Bankruptcy Forms 101, 309E1, 309E2, and 417A; and new Official Forms 410C13-1N, 410C13-1R, 410C13-10C, 410C13-10NC, and 410C13-10R;
Civil Rules 15, 72, and new Rule 87;
New Criminal Rule 62; and
Evidence Rules 106, 615, and 702.
The comment period is open from August 6, 2021 to February 16, 2022.
To view the proposed amendments and instructions on how to submit comments, please visit the Rules and Policies webpage on the U.S. Courts website.
08/02/2021
Please be advised that the United States Courthouse and Federal Building in Eau Claire will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. due to building renovations. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
If you require immediate assistance, please contact the clerk’s office toll free at (833) 758-0380.
06/30/2021
Both the Madison and Eau Claire offices of the U.S. Bankrutcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021. Offices will reopen Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
06/17/2021
Both the Madison and Eau Claire offices of the U.S. Bankrutcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed Friday, June 18, 2021. Offices will reopen Monday, June 21, 2021.
06/03/2021
On December 21, 2020, the United States Trustee Program issued a final rule in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 589b establishing uniform Chapter 11 Monthly Operating Reports and Post-Confirmation Quarterly Reports by all non-small business chapter 11 debtors. Debtors who are small businesses or who, in accordance with the CARES Act, elect relief under subchapter V of chapter 11 are not required to use these forms.
These new forms must be used for all chapter 11 non-small business debtors report filings on or after June 21, 2021. Until the effective date, however, filers can continue to use their current forms.
For more information, refer to Chapter 11 Operating Reports on the USTP’s resource page at www.justice.gov/ust/chapter-11-operating-reports; where you will find information for completing and filing the new data-enabled forms.
05/28/2021
Both the Madison and Eau Claire offices of the U.S. Bankrutcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin will be closed Monday, May 31, 2021. Offices will reopen Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
04/26/2021
On June 21, 2021, the United States Trustee Program will begin the use of uniform monthly operating reports (MORs) and quarterly post-confirmation reports (PCRs) by all debtors except those who are small businesses or who, in accordance with the CARES Act, elect relief under Subchapter V of Chapter 11. To ensure a smooth transition, the United State Trustee’s Office will host a 1-hour informational session on May 17, 2021, to familiarize filers with the new forms and answer questions about the requirements. For more information – click here to view the U.S. Trustee's informational flyer.
04/12/2021
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Wisconsin has entered General Order 2021-1 regarding amendments to the prior General Orders (2020-3, 2020-5, 2020-6 and 2020-7) Temporarily Suspending “Wet” Signature Requirement. The temporary suspension is extended to July 31, 2021. The general order can be found on the court’s website under Code, Rules & Fees > General Orders. You can also view the general order here.
03/25/2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Pub. L. No. 117-2 (the “ARP”), was enacted on March 11, 2021. It provides relief for qualified individuals to address the impact of COVID-19, including additional recovery rebates and expanded child tax credits. This notice supplements the previous United States Trustee Program (“USTP”) notice provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020, Pub. L. No. 116-136 (the “CARES Act”), and addresses additional questions that may arise under the ARP regarding the treatment of recovery rebates and tax credits in bankruptcy cases filed by individual debtors.
View the Notice to Chapter 7 and 13 Trustees re: American Rescue Place Act of 2021 here.
03/17/2021
CM/ECF will be unavailable on Saturday, March 20, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 21, 2021, for system maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk's Office at (833) 758-0380.
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