As the nation hunkers down to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bankruptcy courts throughout the country have moved quickly to implement procedures to preserve access to the courts while limiting in-person interaction during the crisis.  Each court’s specific COVID-19 procedures are different, but they largely prohibit in-person hearings, recognize the need for flexibility and adjournments for non-emergent matters whenever possible, and encourage the creative use of technology to allow as many matters to go forward as scheduled, including evidentiary hearings.  A schedule summarizing COVID-19 procedures adopted in various jurisdictions can be accessed HERE.  We expect regular amendments as the crisis unfolds and the economic fallout increases the volume of cases requiring bankruptcy court intervention.

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