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News & Announcements: January, 2026
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.
Wed, 03/04/2026
The Court Services Office has received reports that creditors in bankruptcy cases are being contacted by an entity known as "Public Digital" offering to file proofs of claim for a fee through a "Claims Filing Service Alert". This appears to be a...
Tue, 02/24/2026
Effective April 1, 2026, the Court will implement a new access code for telephonic hearings. The updated code will be provided in the Hearing Notice, and participants must use the new code for hearings held on and after April 1, 2026. Failure to use...
Fri, 01/23/2026
General Order 26-03 "Amendment to Local Rules regarding Chapter 13 Fees" has been issued to effectuate general Chapter 13 fee increases. Appendix B to the court's Local Rules is revised. Additionally, the court's Á La Carte ("ALC") fee schedule and...
Mon, 01/12/2026
Effective Monday, January 12, 2026, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nebraska has resumed its normal public support hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except federal holidays) in the Lincoln Bankruptcy Clerk's Office. Please visit...
Mon, 01/05/2026
The Amended Nebraska Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure took effect January 1, 2026, per General Order 26-01. The amended rules incorporate or modify certain procedures established by general order. Per General Order 26-02, previous General Orders 24-03...