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Fri, 08/15/2025

Diana Fairweather’s term as law clerk to Judge Gasparini will end on August 22, 2025.  Diana will join YVS Law, LLC in Annapolis, Maryland, where she will continue to practice bankruptcy law with a focus on Chapter 11 cases and commercial...

Fri, 08/15/2025

On July 23, 2025, the Court announced proposed amendments to the Local Rules, which are summarized...

Tue, 07/29/2025

The Judges, Clerk of Court, Chief Deputy Clerk, and staff offer these Select Court Observations on Practice (the “SCOOP”) highlighting common errors and helpful pointers to assist with your bankruptcy work. New...

Wed, 07/23/2025

The Judges and Clerk’s Office, in conjunction with input from the Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures, is proposing modifications to SC LBR 5005-4, 5080-1, and 9036-1 for public comment. Brief summaries of the proposed...

Tue, 07/01/2025

The Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures invites suggestions regarding updates or changes to the Local Rules. Please make any submissions on or before Friday, July 11, 2025, to any of the following...

Mon, 06/16/2025

In observance of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Holiday, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025. The Court's CM/ECF system...

Fri, 06/13/2025

The Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures invites suggestions regarding updates or changes to the Local Rules. Submissions can be made on or before July 11, 2025, to any of the following committee...

Fri, 06/06/2025

As previously advised, the judges have agreed to a revised case assignment procedure. On or about June 10, 2025, bankruptcy cases will be assigned as indicated in the...

Tue, 06/03/2025

The Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedure met and recommended no adjustment to the presumptive interest rate in chapter 13 cases.  After consideration, the Court adopts the recommendation of the Committee.  The presumptive...

Mon, 05/12/2025

As advised on March 31, 2025, the judges have agreed to a revised case assignment procedure. On or about June 10, 2025, bankruptcy cases will be assigned as indicated in the...

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