The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas gives notice of proposed changes to the Local Bankruptcy Rules (LBRs) that will become effective March 17, 2019, unless comments are received...
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Tue, 10/30/2018
Judge Somers and Judge Berger have made adjustments to their hearing times in Kansas City in 2019.
Judge Berger January-June 2019 calendar
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Tue, 10/30/2018
Due to a schedule conflict, Topeka's Chapter 7 and Chapter 12 dockets on November 27 will be rescheduled to a later docket date. The Clerk's Office will contact the parties affected by this change. ...
Mon, 10/29/2018
New Standing Order 18-4 clarifies that when an attorney files a motion to appear pro hac vice...
Tue, 09/04/2018
Attorney filers may use a new method for requesting an extension of time to answer or otherwise plead to a complaint if the time originally prescribed to plead has not expired. This request may now be filed...
Wed, 08/29/2018
Electronic filers in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Kansas filing system, CM/ECF, can now pay fees through Pay.gov using Automated Clearing House (ACH). ACH is an electronic funds transfer system...
Fri, 08/17/2018
Beginning September 1, 2018, bankruptcy attorneys will be required to electronically file the Declaration Re: Electronic Filing under seal.
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Fri, 07/06/2018
Starting September 1, in Wichita, Judge Dale L. Somers will hear all motions for all chapters at 10 a.m. on his designated docket dates.
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Mon, 06/11/2018
Beginning Monday, June 18, 2018, attorneys, clients and visitors to the Robert J. Dole Courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas must use the south doors, on State Avenue, to enter the building. The north doors, on...
Fri, 05/25/2018
We are pleased to announce the appointment of the Honorable Judge Dale L. Somers as Chief Judge of the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas effective June 1, 2018.
A native of Norton,...