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June 20, 2008

COMMENTS ON LOCAL RULE AMENDMENTS REQUESTED


The Judges of this court have recently tentatively approved a number of amendments to the court’s local rules of practice. Please review the proposed amendments below and send any comments to LocalRules@vawb.uscourts.gov prior to July 12, 2008.

Local Rule Amendments

May 15, 2008

Change to Danville 341 Meeting Location


The U.S. Trustee's Office has secured space at the Danville Municipal Airport for Creditor Meetings beginning in June 2008. All parties should check the 341 Meeting Notice carefully for this new location.


May 7, 2008

Changes to Pre-Hearing Order Motion for Relief


Paragraph 7 of the Pre-Hearing Order Motion for Relief has been replaced. It has been replaced with the following paragraph:

7. In contested matters, not later than the working day prior to hearing, counsel (or a pro se party) shall file with the court electronically one copy of all exhibits to be introduced at the hearing properly marked for identification and shall serve a copy of the exhibits on opposing counsel and any pro se party. On the day of hearing any party filing exhibits electronically shall bring to court 3 copies of all exhibits filed electronically for use at the hearing. Exhibits filed electronically shall be deemed the originals for purposes of the record and admissibility of the exhibits shall be determined on the record at the hearing.


April 3, 2008

Newsletter for Q1 2008


The Newsletter for the first quarter of 2008 has been posted in the News section. Please take a moment to look it over for some useful information and tips.


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