Nevada Bankruptcy Court Announcements and Website Updates Rules Site Update Announcement http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/nvb-announcements.xml Nevada Bankruptcy Announcements & Site Updates inform you of the latest announcements to policies, rules and happenings with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:50:00 GMT en-us New Mega Cases Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0518-mega-cases/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item138 Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT Two new mega cases have been added to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada website for Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture (#12-51156-BTB) and for Silver Legacy Capital Corp. (#12-51157-BTB).

Proof of claim and contact information can be found on the respective mega case page for each entity.

]]> Office Closures - May 28, 2012 Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0518-memorial-day/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item137 Fri, 18 May 2012 18:55:00 GMT The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 29th. The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (May 2012) Issue Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0511-bugle/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item136 Fri, 11 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT In this issue:

  • Local Rule 9037 - Redactions
  • Drop Box Closures
  • CM/ECF Interruption
  • Negative Notice vs Ex-Parte Motions
  • Courtesy Copies for Judge Riegle
  • Uploading Orders
]]> Uploading a Creditor Matrix Training Video Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0505-creditor-matrix/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item135 Tue, 8 May 2012 18:26:00 GMT A new interactive training video is available in the ECF/Resources and Documentation section of the website. The video focuses on how to upload a creditor matrix to the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system.

Access the Uploading a Creditor Matrix Training Video.

]]> New Published Opinion Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0504-opinions/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item134 Fri, 4 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT The following amended opinion from Judge Bruce Markell has been added to the Judges' Opinions page.

Case No. Type Case Name Judge File Date
11-10034-BAM BK James Spickelmier and Katherin Spickelmier - Amended Opinion Markell 04/09/2012
]]> CM/ECF Availability - May 12, 2012 Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0502-cmecf/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item133 Wed, 2 May 2012 16:53:00 GMT The Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) for the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada will be unavailable on Saturday, May 12th from 6:00 am until approximately 1:00 pm. Please have your last transaction submitted no later than 5:55 am on Saturday May 12th.

Should you have any questions regarding this announcement, please call the Help Desk at (866) 232-1266.

Thank you.

]]> USA Commercial Omnibus Date Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0420-usa-commercial/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item132 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:15:00 GMT A July 17th, 10:00 am omnibus date has been added for USA Commercial (Case Number: 06-10725 LBR).

Go to USA Commercial Omnibus Dates.

]]> New Administrative Order Effective May 1, 2012 Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0413-admin-order/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item131 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:45:00 GMT Effective May 1, 2012, the court will implement an administrative order that amends Local Rule 5001. It pertains to the removal of drop boxes at the Las Vegas and Reno offices. Information can be found in Administrative Order 2012-06..

Administrative Order 2012-06: Amendment to Local Rule 5001
Effective: May 1, 2011

]]> The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (April 2012) Issue Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0413-bugle/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item130 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMT In this issue:

  • Local Rule 6004
  • Drop Box Closures
  • Password Security
  • Clerk's Entry of Default
  • Opening a New Petition
  • PACER Fee Increase
]]> Voluntary Petition Training Video Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0413-voluntary-petition/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item129 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMT A new training video is available in the ECF/Resources and Documentation section of the website. The video focuses on how to docket a voluntary petition within the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system.

Access the Voluntary Petition Training Video.

]]> Las Vegas, Reno and District Bankruptcy Case Filing Statistics for March 2012 available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0413-statistics/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item128 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:30:00 GMT The following case filing statistics are available for March 2012.

]]> New Local Form Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0412-local-forms/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item127 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:30:00 GMT A new form has been added to the Local Forms page under the General Local section. The form is titled, Entry of Default (Form NV_B260). New Published Opinion Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0412-opinions/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item126 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:10:00 GMT The following new published opinion from Judge Bruce Markell has been added to the Judges' Opinions page.

Case No. Type Case Name Judge File Date
11-10034-BAM BK James Spickelmier and Katherin Spickelmier Markell 04/09/2012
]]> Email Subscription Service Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0411-email-subscription/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item125 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:05:00 GMT The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada is pleased to offer users the availability of a new email and digital subscription management (EDSM) feature on our website. As part of our focus on services that make government more accessible and responsive, we have added email and digital subscription management to our website to keep users up-to-date on news and information. Click for more information. Nevada Cancer Institute Omnibus Dates Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0330-nevada-cancer-institute/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item124 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:55:00 GMT New omnibus dates have been added for Nevada Cancer Institute (Case Number: 11-28676 MKN) for June 5, 2012 and July 10, 2012. Las Vegas, Reno and District Bankruptcy Case Filing Statistics for February 2012 available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0321-statistics/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item123 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:05:00 GMT Annual, Las Vegas and Reno case filing statistics for January 2012 are now available. New Omnibus Dates Added for Las Vegas Monorail Company and Whitton Corporation Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0321-omnibus/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item122 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:05:00 GMT Additional Omnibus dates have been added for the following mega cases: Las Vegas Monorail Company and Whitton Corporation. The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (March 2012) issue available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0314-bugle/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item121 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:30:00 GMT In this issue:

  • Navigating Court's Website
  • PACER Fee Increase
  • Annual Case Filing Statistics
  • Version 4.3 Upgrade
  • Opening a New Petition
]]> CM/ECF Availability - March 2012 Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0308-cmecf/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item120 Thu, 8 Mar 2012 18:37:00 GMT The Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) for the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada will be unavailable during March as follows:

  • Saturday, March 17 from 6:00 am until approximately 2:00 pm.
  • Saturday, March 31 from 6:00 am until approximately 3:00 pm.

Please have your last transaction submitted no later than 5:50 am on both days.

Should you have any questions regarding this announcement, please call the Help Desk at (866) 232-1266.

Thank you.

]]> American West Development, Inc. Omnibus Dates Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0308-american-west-development/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item119 Thu, 8 Mar 2012 15:30:00 GMT Omnibus dates for American West Development, Inc. (Case Number: 12-12349 MKN) are now available for May 2012 - October 2012. PACER Fee Increase Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0305-pacer/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item115 Mon, 5 Mar 2012 15:45:00 GMT In September 2011, the Judicial Conference of the United States authorized an increase in the Judiciary's electronic public access fee in response to increasing costs for maintaining and enhancing the electronic public access system. The increase in the electronic public access (EPA) fee, from $.08 to $.10 per page, will take effect on April 1, 2012. The change is needed to continue to support and improve the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system, and to develop and implement the next generation of the Judiciary's Case Management/Electronic Case Filing system. Click for additional information. American West Development, Inc. Mega Case Information Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0301-american-west-development/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item114 Thu, 1 Mar 2012 23:50:00 GMT Mega case information has been added to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada website for American West Development, Inc. Proof of claim and contact information can be found on the mega case page for this entity. Las Vegas, Reno and District Bankruptcy Case Filing Statistics for January 2012 available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0301-statistics/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item113 Thu, 1 Mar 2012 22:40:00 GMT Annual, Las Vegas and Reno case filing statistics for January 2012 are now available. Nevada Cancer Institute Omnibus Date Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0229-nevada-cancer-institute/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item112 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:20:00 GMT A new omnibus date has been added for Nevada Cancer Institute (Case Number: 11-28676 MKN) for May 2, 2012. New Opinions Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0229-opinions/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item111 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:10:00 GMT New opinions have been added to the Judges' Opinions page for Judge Nakagawa, Judge Markell and Judge Beeseley. The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (February 2012) issue available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0216-bugle/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item110 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:54:00 GMT In this issue:

  • Headers
  • Notice of Hearings
  • Orders of Dismissal
  • E-Mail Notifications
  • Filing Agents
  • CHAT
  • PACER Access Restrictions
  • Pleading Captions
  • Opening a New Petition
]]> New Omnibus Date Added for Nevada Cancer Institute Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0215-nevada-cancer-institute/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item109 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:50:00 GMT A March 27th, 1:30 pm omnibus date has been added for Nevada Cancer Institute (Case Number: 11-28676 MKN). Office Closures - February 20, 2012 Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0213-presidents/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item108 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:23:00 GMT The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada offices will be closed on on Monday, February 20, 2012 in observance of Presidents' Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, February 21st. CM/ECF and Court Web Site Availability - February 25, 2012 Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0209-cmecf/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item107 Thu, 9 Feb 2012 22:42:00 GMT The Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) and the court web site (http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov) for the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada will be unavailable on Saturday, February 25th from 5:45 am until approximately 4:00 pm. Please have your last transaction submitted no later than 5:35 am on Saturday, February 25th. Should you have any questions regarding this announcement, please call the Help Desk at (866) 232-1266. Thank you. Nevada Cancer Institute Omnibus Dates Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0131-nevada-cancer-institute/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item106 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:50:00 GMT Omnibus dates for Nevada Cancer Institute (Case Number: 11-28676 MKN) are now available for March 2012. 2012 Poverty Guidelines Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0130-poverty-guidelines/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item105 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:40:00 GMT The Poverty Guidelines for 2012 are now available. These are needed by persons seeking fee waivers when filing for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. Click for details. New Omnibus Dates Added for Las Vegas Monorail Company and Whitton Corporation Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0127-omnibus/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item104 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:20:00 GMT Additional Omnibus dates have been added for the following mega cases: Las Vegas Monorail Company and Whitton Corporation. Live Chat Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0123-live-chat/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item103 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT As part of our commitment to meet the needs of the public to provide fast and convenient service, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada is pleased to announce the availability of our online live chat program. Live chat will be available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm PST beginning January 23, 2012 (with the exception of federal holidays). Click for more details. New ECF Local Form Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0120-local-forms/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item102 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:50:00 GMT A new form has been added to the Local Forms page under ECF - Filing Agent's Statement of Responsibility. The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (January 2012) issue available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0120-bugle/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item101 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:50:00 GMT In this issue:

  • New Admin Orders Effective 1/1/12
  • Local Rules and Comments
  • Certificates of Service
  • Opening a New Petition
]]> New Omnibus Date Added for USA Commercial Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0119-usa-commercial/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item100 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:43:00 GMT An April 19, 2012 omnibus date has been added for USA Commercial (Case Number: 06-10725 LBR). Las Vegas, Reno and District Bankruptcy Case Filing Statistics for December 2011 available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0119-statistics/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item99 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:30:00 GMT Annual, Las Vegas and Reno case filing statistics for December 2011 are now available. THE FOLEY FEDERAL U.S. COURTHOUSE IS NOW OPEN Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0110-closure/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item98 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:37:00 GMT Update [1/10/12 1:37 PM]: The Foley Federal U.S. Courthouse is now open to the public. THE FOLEY FEDERAL U.S. COURTHOUSE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0110-closure/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item97 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:20:00 GMT NOTICE: THE FOLEY FEDERAL U.S. COURTHOUSE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED. This page will be updated when it is reopened. Office Closures - January 16, 2012 Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2012/0109-mlk/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item96 Mon, 9 Jan 2012 23:55:00 GMT The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2012 in observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 17th. Register of Federal and State Government Units Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1230-register/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item95 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT Pursuant to the Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure 5003(e), the Register of Federal and State Government Units has been updated to include amended address information for the Franchise Tax Board for Adversary Proceedings and the removal of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. Las Vegas, Reno and District Bankruptcy Case Filing Statistics for September through November 2011 available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1223-statistics/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item116 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:30:00 GMT Annual, Las Vegas and Reno case filing statistics for September through November 2011 are now available. New Mega Case - Ahern Rentals, Inc. Announcement http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1223-ahern-rentals/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item94 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:54:00 GMT Ahern Rentals, Inc. (Case Number: 11-53860 BTB) has been added to the Mega Case section of our website. The page includes point of contact and proof of claim information. Office Closures - Christmas Day Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1223-new-years/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item93 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:38:00 GMT The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada offices will be closed on on Monday, January 2, 2012 in observance of New Year's Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd. New Omnibus Date Added for USA Commercial Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1219-usa-commercial/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item92 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:45:00 GMT A March 1, 2012 omnibus date has been added for USA Commercial (Case Number: 06-10725 LBR). Office Closures - Christmas Day Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1216-christmas/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item91 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:30:00 GMT The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada offices will be closed on on Monday, December 26th in observance of Christmas Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, December 27th. CM/ECF and Court Web Site Availability - January 7, 2012 Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1214-cmecf/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item90 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:18:00 GMT The Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) and the court web site (http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov) for the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada will be unavailable on Saturday, January 7 from 5:45 am until approximately 6:00 pm. Please have your last transaction submitted no later than 5:35 am on Saturday, January 7. Should you have any questions regarding this announcement, please call the Help Desk at (866) 232-1266. Thank you. The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (December 2011) issue available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1213-bugle/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item89 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:53:00 GMT In this issue:

  • Changing Passwords
  • Stipulated Orders
  • Relating Orders
  • Local Rules and Comments
]]> New Administrative Order: 2011-04 Rules http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1212-new-admin-order/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item88 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 18:10:00 GMT A new administrative order has been entered into the District of Nevada, U.S. Bankruptcy Court. "Administrative Order 2011-04: Order Authorizing Trustee to Pay Bank Service Charges and Fees Incurred by Estates Accounts". It is effective December 12, 2011. Local Rules Project - Request for Public Comment Rules http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1209-local-rules-project/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item87 Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:30:00 GMT The Local Rules Subcommittee (the "Committee") has prepared proposed amendments after a thorough review of the local rules. Public comments are now being accepted on the proposed rule amendments. The deadline for submitting comments is January 30, 2012. New Mega Case - Nevada Cancer Institute Announcement http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1209-nevada-cancer-institute/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item86 Fri, 9 Dec 2011 17:30:00 GMT The Nevada Cancer Institute, a Nevada Nonprofit Corporation (Case Number: 11-28676 MKN) has been added to the Mega Case section of our website. The page includes point of contact and proof of claim information. 2012 Omnibus Dates Added for Las Vegas Monorail Company, South Edge,LLC and Whitton Corporation Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1130-omnibus/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item85 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:47:00 GMT Omnibus dates for 2012 have been added for the following mega cases: Las Vegas Monorail Company, South Edge, LLC and Whitton Corporation. Click for details. New Omnibus Dates Added for Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1128-endoscopy/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item84 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMT New Omnibus dates for Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada (Case Number: 09-22780 MKN ) have been added through June 2012. The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (November 2011) issue available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1118-bugle/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item83 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:30:00 GMT In this issue:

  • Federal Rule 3002.1
  • Relating Documents
  • New Administrative Orders
  • Closing Chapter 7 Cases
]]> CM/ECF Release 4.1 and 4.2 Highlights Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1116-cmecf-highlights/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item82 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:05:00 GMT This PDF highlights document summarizes the changes you will notice when CM/ECF has been updated to Release 4.1 and 4.2. The titles in red indicate what differences you will see based on the type of user you are. There are several other enhancements that will be added at a later date and we will share those with you when they become available. Please note the screenshots within the document and the enhancements to which they apply. New Omnibus Date Added for USA Commercial Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1116-usa-commercial/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item81 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:05:00 GMT A January 19, 2012 omnibus date has been added for USA Commercial (Case Number: 06-10725 LBR). Office Closures - Thanksgiving Holiday Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1114-thanksgiving/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item80 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:09:00 GMT The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, November 28th. Federal Bankruptcy Amendments Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1110-rules-forms/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item79 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:50:00 GMT The Federal Bankruptcy Rules will be amended effective December 1, 2011. Visit http://www.uscourts.gov/RulesAndPolicies/FederalRulemaking/PendingRules.aspx to see the list of amendments. Bankruptcy amendments and new forms will take effect on November 1 and December 1, 2011. Visit http://www.uscourts.gov/FormsAndFees/Forms/BankruptcyForms/BankruptcyFormsPendingChanges.aspx for a listing of the forms changes. New Administrative Orders Effective January 1, 2012 Rules http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1107-new-admin-orders/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item78 Mon, 7 Nov 2011 17:05:00 GMT Effective January 1, 2012, the court will implement several administrative orders that make significant changes to Local Rules that pertain to the delegation of noticing duties. These changes can be found in Administrative Orders 2012-01, 2012-02, 2012-03, 2012-04 and 2012-05. Most of the noticing duties that were done by the Court will now be delegated to other parties. Please review each of the Administrative Orders to ensure you comply with the requirements. CM/ECF Availability in November Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1101-cmecf/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item77 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:38:00 GMT At 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 and continuing until 12:00 Noon on Monday, November 28, 2011, the Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) for the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada will be unavailable. During this time, the court will be migrating CM/ECF from the current version (3.4) to the latest release (4.2). During the next few weeks, information will be distributed to users via the Bankruptcy Bugle newsletter and the court's web site detailing enhancements contained in this release. Should you have any questions regarding this announcement, please call the Help Desk at (866) 232-1266. Thank you. Fee Increases (Full List) - Effective November 1st Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1101-fees/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item76 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 15:38:00 GMT The Judicial Conference has approved fee increases for the courts effective November 1, 2011. Click for the complete list of court fees that have increased. Office Closures - Veterans Day Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1029-veterans-day/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item75 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:53:00 GMT The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada offices will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours will resume on Monday, November 14th. Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada Omnibus Date Change Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1027-endoscopy/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item74 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:03:00 GMT The Omnibus date for 11/01/2011 at 9:30 a.m. for Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada (Case Number: 09-22780 MKN ) has been changed to 11/08/2011 at 9:30 a.m. Fee Increases - Effective November 1st Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1024-fees/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item73 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:55:00 GMT Select court fees will increase. The increase will go into effect on November 1, 2011. Click for additional information about the fee increase. The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (October 2011) issue available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1018-bugle/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item72 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:05:00 GMT In this issue:

  • Fee Increases
  • New Courthouse Hours
  • Docketing Reminders
  • Noticing Reminders
  • CM/ECF Availability in October
]]> CM/ECF Availability in October Announcement http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1011-cmecf/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item71 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:20:00 GMT The Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) for the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada will be unavailable in October as follows: Saturday, October 22 from 6:00 am until approximately 6:00 pm and Saturday, October 29 from 6:00 am until approximately 6:00 pm. Should you have any questions regarding this announcement, please call the Help Desk at (866) 232-1266. Thank you. New Omnibus Date Added for USA Commercial Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1007-usa-commercial/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item70 Fri, 7 Oct 2011 16:12:00 GMT A November 15th omnibus date has been added for USA Commercial (Case Number: 06-10725 LBR). Office Closures - Columbus Day Announcement http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/1003-columbus-day/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item69 Mon, 3 Oct 2011 15:45:00 GMT The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada offices will be closed on Monday, October 10th in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 11th. New Omnibus Date Added for USA Commercial Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/0927-usa-commercial/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item68 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT A December 19th omnibus date has been added for USA Commercial (Case Number: 06-10725 LBR). Las Vegas, Reno and District Bankruptcy Case Filing Statistics for August 2011 available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/0923-statistics/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item67 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:05:00 GMT Annual, Las Vegas and Reno case filing statistics for August 2011 are now available. The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (September 2011) issue available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/0923-bugle/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item66 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:05:00 GMT In this issue:

  • Docketing Tips
  • New Courthouse Hours
  • Orders
  • Discharging Deceased Debtors
  • Opening New Petitions
]]> CM/ECF Availability - September 17th Announcement http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/0907-cmecf/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item65 Wed, 7 Sep 2011 23:20:00 GMT The Case Management/Electronic Case Filing System (CM/ECF) for the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada will be unavailable on Saturday, September 17th from 6:00 am until approximately 6:00 pm. Please have your last transaction submitted no later than 5:55 am on Saturday, September 17. Should you have any questions regarding this announcement, please call the Help Desk at (866) 232-1266. Thank you. Updated - Court Call Services Procedure Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/0907-court-call/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item64 Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:30:00 GMT The Court Call Services procedure has been updated to include a list of cases that parties may listen into without permission (Bullet #2).

Go to Court Call Services Procedure.

]]> Updated - Guidelines for a Claims Agent Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/0902-claims-agent/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item63 Fri, 2 Sep 2011 19:35:00 GMT Important changes to the Guidelines for a Claims Agent:

  • Appointment of a Claims, Noticing and Balloting Agent (the "Claims Agent") is required if there are 1,000 or more creditors in a case and may be required by the court in other circumstances.
  • Claims agents must maintain an up-to-date copy of debtor's schedules that list the creditors and the amounts owed, and maintain an accurate and up-to-date mailing list.

The PDF download for "Guidelines for a Claims Agent" has been updated to reflect the above information. See the list of revised bullets below for the changes.

  • C.3.e. (Updated) - notice of judgments or orders pursuant to Administrative Order 2011-02
  • C.5. (Updated) - Maintain an up-to-date copy of debtor's schedules that list the creditors and the amounts owed, and maintain an accurate and up-to-date mailing list.
  • C.19.a. (New) - The claims agent will file a Notice of Termination, using the approved local form available on the court's website.

Download the PDF Guidelines for a Claims Agent.

]]> Las Vegas, Reno and District Bankruptcy Case Filing Statistics for June 2011 and July 2011 available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/0829-statistics/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item62 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:20:00 GMT Annual, Las Vegas and Reno case filing statistics for June 2011 and July 2011 are now available. Office Closures - Labor Day Announcement http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/0829-labor-day/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item61 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:07:00 GMT The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Nevada offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 6th. The Bankruptcy Bugle Newsletter (August 2011) issue available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/0822-bugle/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item117 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:50:00 GMT In this issue:

  • Obtaining Hearing Dates
  • Adversary/Discovery Procedures
  • Calendar Reminders
  • Address Change Information
]]> South Edge, LLC Omnibus Dates Available Site Update http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/news-rss/announcements/2011/0819-south-edge/ http://www.nvb.uscourts.gov/announcements/item118 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:15:00 GMT South Edge, LLC has been added to the list of Mega Cases. Omnibus dates are available on the South Edge, LLC mega case page.