As a result of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac, The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has announced that it will be closed on Monday, August 27 at noon through Thursday, August 30, 2012 at noon.
All matters before Judge Elizabeth W. Magner, Section A that are scheduled from August 27 through August 29 are cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Judge Jerry A. Brown’s motion day hearings for Section B that were scheduled for Wednesday, August 29, 2012 are cancelled and reset for September 19, 2012. However, Judge Brown will process orders that have no objections.
The CM/ECF will still be accessible filings, but the Clerk’s Office will not be issuing noticing, setting hearing dates, etc. until Thursday, August 30, 2012 when the Court anticipates reopening at noon.
by Kevin Gipson, New Orleans, Louisiana bankruptcy lawyer.
