Judicial vacancies open for applications
The Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC) is currently accepting applications for the following Probate and Family Court vacancies:
Hon. Joan Armstrong
(Jan. 16, 2021)
Hon. Arthur C. Ryley
(Sept. 20, 2021)
Click here for application instructions. The application deadline for both vacancies is Friday, Oct. 8, at noon. In addition, click here to sign up for JNC notifications.
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USDC issues new standing orders
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has issued the following new standing orders:
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Comments invited on regulations
for bankruptcy trustee payments
The bench, bar, and public have been asked to provide comments on proposed interim regulations for the administration of a new payment for trustees serving in Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases under the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020.
The comment period runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 17, 2021. Interested parties can submit comments electronically through the regulations.gov portal.
The interim regulations for administration of the new payment will take effect on Sept. 30, 2021.
Click here for more information.