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Tue, 08/04/2026

Amanda Hoefer's term as law clerk to Judge Davis ended on July 24, 2026. Amanda will join the Atlanta office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP, where she will continue to practice bankruptcy law with a focus on Chapter 11. Judge Davis...

Fri, 07/31/2026

On June 22, 2026, the Court announced proposed amendments to Local Rule 5005-4, which are summarized...

Wed, 07/22/2026

With great sadness, the Court announces the passing of Robert H. Cooper on July 22, 2026, following a prolonged illness. Mr. Cooper practiced bankruptcy law throughout South Carolina for over thirty years, primarily serving clients in the Upstate...

Thu, 07/02/2026

The Judges, Clerk of Court, Chief Deputy Clerk, and staff offer these ...

Tue, 06/30/2026

Beginning August 17, 2026, PACER users who have not updated their password in the last 18 months will be randomly selected to update their password to comply with the updated password standards. Strong passwords are essential in safeguarding...

Tue, 06/23/2026

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observation of Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2026.  Additionally, pursuant to administrative orders entered by the United...

Mon, 06/22/2026

The Judges and Clerk’s Office, in conjunction with input from the Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures, propose modifications to SC LBR 5005-4 for public comment.  The proposed modifications regarding electronic...

Wed, 06/17/2026

In observance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Holiday, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. The Court's CM/ECF system will be available...

Tue, 05/26/2026

The Court would like to thank all who attended the meeting last week on the upcoming changes to the court hearings calendar and certain CM/ECF events. A summary of the upcoming changes discussed at the meeting is available...

Mon, 05/18/2026

The Court will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of Memorial Day.  These days will be treated the same as a federal holiday for the purpose of computing time under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy...

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