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News & Announcements: January, 2019

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. 

Mon, 01/28/2019

New Judge Selected for Alexandria Vacancy

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana is pleased to announce the selection of Stephen D. Wheelis by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to the vacated bankruptcy...

Fri, 01/18/2019

Standing Order Extending Deadlines Applicable to the United States Governmental Units During the Government Shutdown entered January 18, 2019. A copy is available at this...

Fri, 01/11/2019

Court Operations During Partial Government Shutdown

Despite a partial shutdown of the federal government that began on Dec. 22, 2018, the Judiciary remains open. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Louisiana will...