New Requirement in Orders Expediting Hearings

 

Please note, when submitting a proposed order expediting the hearing on a motion, the proposed order submitted to the court for review must include language requiring the party requesting the expedited hearing to serve a copy of the order expediting the hearing and a copy of the expedited motion on all parties in interest, the trustee in the case (if applicable) and the Bankruptcy Administrator within twenty-four hours of entry of the order expediting the hearing, and to file a certificate of service with the Clerk of Court evidencing such service.    

 

Zoom Appearance Procedures for Judge Kahn

Beginning in July 2021, all hearings before the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina will be scheduled as in-person hearings. Judge Kahn will retain the ability for parties and counsel to attend by means of video appearance, but only upon request and only in certain, very limited circumstances. All requests to deem a hearing Zoom Eligible must be done through the procedures contained in the document below, which may be periodically updated or modified as need arises. 

Zoom for Gov Appearance Procedures (last updated 5/23/2022)

Zoom Eligible Hearings