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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.

Wed, 11/06/2024

There have recently been nationwide reports of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEF) being sent to attorneys and law firms.  The fake NEFs are phishing attempts.  The sender tries to convince the recipient to reply to the email.  If the...

Wed, 09/11/2024

The Honorable James D. Gregg (Ret.) passed away on September 10, 2024, on the golf course doing what he loved.  Judge Gregg was a teacher first, and a judge second.  In fact, he began his career as an elementary school teacher before going to law...

Mon, 08/19/2024

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court’s location at 1 Division Ave., N., Grand Rapids will be closed Tuesday, August 20, 2024, until 12:30 PM due to water shutoff.  The court’s main phone line, 616-456-2693, will still be available for any assistance needed...

Tue, 06/25/2024

The Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act (the “BTATC” Act), Pub. L. No. 117-151, temporarily increased the total debt thresholds for determining the eligibility of a debtor to proceed under chapter 13 and under subchapter...

Mon, 03/25/2024

Please be advised that new Michigan Court Rule 2.421 regarding Notices of Bankruptcy Proceedings takes effect on May 1, 2024.

Thu, 02/08/2024

Please be advised that the ECF (Electronic Case Filing) system for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan will be unavailable from 10:00 pm – 10:30 pm tonight, February 8, 2024, for maintenance.

Mon, 01/22/2024

Please see this Announcement relating to WEATHER concerns for Judge Dales's January 23, 2024 Kalamazoo motion day.

Wed, 12/13/2023

Please be advised that Judge Gregg will conduct his December 14, 2023 Kalamazoo motion day remotely via Zoom.  Parties may appear in person or participate via Zoom.  To participate via Zoom, please use: 

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Mon, 12/11/2023

Please be advised that Judge Gregg is feeling under the weather and will therefore conduct his December 12, 2023 Lansing motion day remotely via Zoom.  Parties may appear in person or participate via Zoom. 

To participate via Zoom please...

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