COURT OPERATIONS DURING POSSIBLE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
In the event of a shutdown of the federal government beginning on September 30, 2025, the Judiciary will remain open. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana will open for regular business hours at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1st and continue all operations, case-related functions, and hearings until further notice. In cases that involve government attorneys not deemed “excepted” employees during the shutdown, those attorneys may request a continuance of scheduled hearings or an extension of applicable deadlines.

REQUEST FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED REVISIONS TO LOCAL BANKRUPTCY RULES
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana solicits public comment on the proposed revisions to the Local Bankruptcy Rules.  Proposed Revisions to the Local Bankruptcy Rules. Comments should be sent to bankruptcy_comments@lawb.uscourts.gov .  The comment period runs from October 15, 2025 and will end on November 14, 2025.