Announcement History
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Date Sent	04/18/2014 12:45:37 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Trustee Noticing of Hearing, Training Module, and Discussion
Email Text	Trustees, Effective May 5, 2014, the Orlando Division Clerk's office for the Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court will begin transitioning to trustee noticing of hearings. A training module (http://pacer.flmb.uscourts.gov/trnoticing/Noticing%20Matters%20for%20Hearing%20by%20the%20Trustee%20-%20CC.swf) has been developed for your use and we encourage you to view and share with your staff and any attorneys who may file documents on your behalf. The Orlando Division would like to invite you and your staff to come to the Clerk's Office's training room located on the 5th floor for a question and answer session on this new process, if needed, on April 30, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. If you would like to attend this April 30th discussion, we ask that you R.S.V.P. no later than April 25, 2014 by sending an e-mail to trusteenoticing@flmb.uscourts.gov. Please include the number of attendees in your reply. In the event questions arise during the viewing of the training module, we encourage you to submit them in advance to the mentioned e-mail address. The discussion will be cancelled should there be no response. Thank you.

Date Sent	04/11/2014 3:28:34 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Trustee Noticing of Hearings
Email Text	Effective April 23, 2014, the Clerk's office for the Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court will begin transitioning to trustee noticing of hearings. Implementation will begin in the Jacksonville Division with projected start in the Orlando Division May 5, 2014 and for the Tampa and Fort Myers Divisions, May 14, 2014. An Electronic Learning Module will be available in the near future. Additionally, training will also be conducted for Trustees and their staff in the training rooms of each division as follows: Jacksonville - April 16, 2014, at 11 a.m. Orlando -April 30, 2014 - at 9:30 a.m. Tampa - May 12, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Further information will be sent divisionally regarding the in-house training.

Date Sent	04/10/2014 4:27:08 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Trustee Menu & Docket Text Update
Email Text	Trustees, A small adjustment has been made to the Trustee/US Trustee category events that we wish to bring to your attention. Please view the linked PDF image here for more information, including screenshots. Thank you.

Date Sent	04/02/2014 3:21:50 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Sample Motions and Orders to Administratively Close Individual Chapter 11 Case or to Reopen an Administratively Closed Individual Chapter 11 Case
Email Text	The Court has posted the following motions and related orders on the Procedures page of its website for use district-wide. Motions to Administratively Close Individual Chapter 11 Case Motion to Administratively Reopen Closed Individual Chapter 11 Case When filing these motions, we encourage the use of the sample motions. When submitting the related proposed orders, please ensure you use the sample orders. The Court will reject any proposed orders on Motions to Administratively Close Chapter 11 Individual Case and on Motions to Administratively Reopen Closed Chapter 11 Individual Case that are not in substantial compliance with the posted sample orders. For your convenience, here is a link to the Procedures page of the Court's website. http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/procedures/

Date Sent	03/20/2014 10:16:45 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Bankruptcy Filing Fee Increases Effective June 1, 2014
Email Text	The Judicial Conference of the United States met on March 11, 2014, and approved changes to the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule effective June 1, 2014. A summary of those changes follow: The fee for filing a complaint increases to $350.00. The following administrative fees are increased to the totals noted: - For the filing of a petition under Chapter 7, 12, or 13, $75.00. - For the filing of a petition under Chapter 9, 11, or 15, $550.00. - When a motion to divide a joint case under Chapter 7, 12, or 13 is filed, $75.00. - When a motion to divide a joint case under Chapter 11 is filed, $550.00. As a consequence the increases effective June 1, 2014, the full fee for filing a - Chapter 7 will be $335.00 Chapter 9 will be $1,717.00 Chapter 11 will be $1,717.00 Chapter 12 will be $275.00 Chapter 13 will be $310.00 Chapter 15 will be $1,717.00

Date Sent	03/07/2014 1:45:18 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Local Rules Amendments
Email Text	The judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida are considering proposed amendments to the Local Rules. The proposals are posted for public comment commencing on March 5, 2014. The public comment period ends on April 18, 2014. When promulgated by the judges, the amended and new Local Rules will become effective on July 1, 2014. Click the link for more information and to view the comments submission form: http://pacer.flmb.uscourts.gov/localrules/comments.asp An identical email was distributed yesterday, but users may have encountered issues using the link. The link in this email is fully functional. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Date Sent	03/06/2014 12:50:42 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Local Rules Amendments
Email Text	The judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida are considering proposed amendments to the Local Rules. The proposals are posted for public comment commencing on March 5, 2014. The public comment period ends on April 18, 2014. When promulgated by the judges, the amended and new Local Rules will become effective on July 1, 2014. Click the link for more information and to view the comments submission form: http://pacer.flmb.uscourts.gov/localrules/comments.asp

Date Sent	03/03/2014 3:27:11 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Corrective Entries and the Summary of ECF Activity
Email Text	On February 3, 2014, filers accessing the CM/ECF system for the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida began seeing a listing of corrective entries that were associated with filings made with their login since last accessing CM/ECF. As an electronic filer, you should be aware that Corrective Entries are placed on the court docket to inform electronic filers and PACER users of filing or docketing errors and, as a result, changes made to the original docket entry or pdf image. In addition to alerting you to the changes that might have occurred on the court docket, these entries are also important because they alert you to the fact that additional action may be required by your office. These entries must be acknowledged on the screen before access is provided to CM/ECF. Additionally, you will continue to see this listing so long as the items go unacknowledged. In order to better alert parties in a case when Corrective Action occurs, the Clerk's Office will begin sending individual Notices to all Electronic Noticed parties as soon as Corrective Action has been added to the case docket. Electronic parties who have requested daily summary email will continue to receive a summary email without change. This will begin Monday March 10, 2014.

Date Sent	02/19/2014 09:07:19 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: RMMM Summit
Email Text	The Residential Mortgage Modification Summit will be held next Thursday, February 27, 2014, in the jury assembly room of the Federal Courthouse in Orlando. Even if you are unable to attend, you can participate in the discussion by visiting and commenting at www.mortgagemodsummit.com.

Date Sent	01/30/2014 2:21:11 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Notification of Corrective Action Entries
Email Text	Beginning Monday, February 3, 2014, filers accessing the CM/ECF system for the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida may see a listing of corrective entries that were associated with filings made with their login since last accessing CM/ECF. If no corrective entries have been performed on documents you have filed since your last login, no listing will display. Corrective entries are placed on the court docket to inform electronic filers and PACER users of filing or docketing errors and, as a result, any changes made to the original docket entry or pdf image. There are two categories of corrective entries. The first is CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED BY FILER. These entries denote specific follow-up action required by you, the filer. The second is CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN. These entries indicate the Clerk's Office has made the necessary corrections, however, the entry should still be reviewed for understanding of the error and changes made, in order to reduce or prevent receipt of any future corrective entries. These entries must be acknowledged on the screen before access is provided to CM/ECF. Prior to acknowledging an entry, you should review the entry to determine what corrective action was taken on the entry and to determine if further action is required on your part. To clear an entry and acknowledge the corrective action needed or taken, click on the box next to the entry and then, after acknowledging each entry, left-click the OK button in the pop-up window confirming your acknowledgment has been received. Once this process has been completed, entry into CM/ECF will proceed as normal. Filers who have questions, should contact Sara Mason at 813-301-5079 or Sara_Mason@flmb.uscourts.gov.

Date Sent	01/27/2014 11:13:06 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: January 2014 Edition of The Court Connection
Email Text	January 2014 Edition of The Court Connection

Date Sent	01/24/2014 10:23:21 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: New Court Web Site
Email Text	On Sunday, January 26, 2014, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida will proudly release a new version of the Court's web site. The web site will have a new look, design and feel. Information will be organized in a more logical manner and new categories have been added that will make it easier to navigate. If you have not already done so, please bookmark www.flmb.uscourts.gov on your web browser.

Date Sent	01/13/2014 4:07:13 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Trustee / US Trustee Use of Batch Filings
Email Text	On December 20, 2013, the Court issued an email blast indicating that Trustees who are assigned a login for use in their role as Trustee, or filing agents for a trustee, must only use the Trustee/US Trustee event menu in the CM/ECF System to avoid data errors. This email blast is to further clarify that Trustees or filing agents for trustee may also use the event category "Batch Filings". When using events in the "Batch Filings" event category, please be sure to only use those events with the leading indicator "TRUSTEE". If you find you need an event that is not currently available, please contact the Court's HelpDesk, District_Training@flmb.uscourts.gov.

Date Sent	01/09/2014 2:12:03 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Invitation to Attend Meeting: Bankruptcy Judicial Liaison Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar
Email Text	Dear Electronic Filer: As you are probably aware, I am the co-chair of the Bankruptcy Judicial Liaison Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar. The Committee provides a unique forum in which to share ideas and/or comments among the bar and bench. All comments made during the Committees meetings are off the record. The Committee also fosters informal communication and sharing of ideas between the three Federal Districts within Florida. In the past, ideas proposed in the Committee have resulted in the adoption of new procedures by the bench and/or the adoption of new local rules. The reason for this e-mail is to invite you to attend the Committees next meeting on January 22, 2014 at 4:15 PM at the Reunion Resort & Club in Reunion, Florida. In addition, the Committee is planning a dinner following the meeting. You may find information on the dinner and how to register on the Florida Business Law Sections web site. (Please do not RSVP me for the dinner or meeting.). Unfortunately, you will not be able to attend the dinner if you do not register prior to the dinner. Finally, e-mail me at paul_hyman@flsb.uscourts.gov any matter you would like placed on the agenda prior to January 14, 2014. Please note, you must attend the meeting if you request a matter be placed on the agenda. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Chief Judge Paul G. Hyman, Jr.

Date Sent	01/06/2014 3:46:31 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: District-wide Procedure Consent Motions for Relief from Stay in Chapter 13 Cases
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION REVISED US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY Please review the attached Memorandum Regarding Consent Motions for Relief from Stay in Chapter 13 Cases

Date Sent	01/06/2014 3:05:40 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: Prematurely Submitted Orders and Rule 9006(f) Additional Time after Service by Mail
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION REVISED US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY Please review the attached memorandum regarding prematurely submitted orders and rule 9006(f) additional time after service by mail

Date Sent	11/21/2013 2:59:41 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	From: United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Subject: CM/ECF HelpDesk Web Tool
Email Text	On September 25, 2013, the Court introduced a new CM/ECF HelpDesk web tool. This tool was designed to streamline the process of locating CM/ECF related information on the Court's website and ensuring requests for assistance are routed to the members of the Clerk's Office most qualified to answer. Click here to view the Captivate module (ELM) that covers the new HelpDesk web tool.

Date Sent	11/20/2013 5:50:58 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Information from the US Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida on Amendment to Fed R Bankr P 1007(b)(7)
Email Text	Effective December 1, 2013, the amendment to Fed. R. Bankr. P 1007(b)(7) provides an individual debtor the option of having an approved personal financial management course provider notify the court directly that the debtor has completed a post-petition instructional course concerning personal financial management. The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida will allow, and encourages, approved financial management course providers to file certificates electronically through CM/ECF. Approved course provider applicants will need to submit a limited filer registration form on-line to receive a login. If agencies need multiple filing logins, each individual course provider should submit a registration form. Please visit the Court's website at: www.flmb.uscourts.gov, under News and Announcements for more information. To register, please see the CM/ECF registration link on the Court's website. Below please find information provided by the Administrative Office of the US Courts-DTS-Office of Systems Deployment and Support- October 2013 Information regarding the filing of personal financial management certificates

Date Sent	11/20/2013 2:00:07 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Information from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle Florida on Filing Fee Increases and Changes effective December 1, 2013
Email Text	The content below is being resent due to formatting changes. Information from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle Florida on Filing Fee Increases and Changes effective December 1, 2013 The following actions have been taken by the Judicial Conference regarding filing fee increases and changes effective December 1, 2013. - Under the Bankruptcy Miscellaneous Fee Schedule a new fee of $176.00 has been established for the filing of motions for the sale of property free and clear of liens under 11 U.S.C. § 363(f). - The Judicial Conference increased the records retrieval fee in all federal courts by $11.00 (from $53.00 to $64.00) for the first box requested from a Federal Records Center, and created a new fee of $39.00 for each additional box requested. - Also, under the Court of Appeals Miscellaneous Fee Schedule the Conference increased the appellate filing fee (referred to as the "docketing fee" in the schedule) from $450.00 to $500.00. - Finally, the Conference amended the fee language for checks returned for insufficient funds, noting that the prior fee language - which applied only to "checks" - was outdated, as check payments have now largely been superseded by electronic payments. Please note that there is no change to the amount of this fee.

Date Sent	11/20/2013 10:25:35 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	Information from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle Florida on Filing Fee Increases and Changes effective December 1, 2013
Email Text	Information from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle Florida on Filing Fee Increases and Changes effective December 1, 2013 The following actions have been taken by the Judicial Conference regarding filing fee increases and changes effective December 1, 2013. - Under the Bankruptcy Miscellaneous Fee Schedule a new fee of $176.00 has been established for the filing of motions for the sale of property free and clear of liens under 11 U.S.C. § 363(f). - The Judicial Conference increased the records retrieval fee in all federal courts by $11.00 (from $53.00 to $64.00) for the first box requested from a Federal Records Center, and created a new fee of $39.00 for each additional box requested. - Also, under the Court of Appeals Miscellaneous Fee Schedule the Conference increased the appellate filing fee (referred to as the "docketing fee" in the schedule) from $450.00 to $500.00. - Finally, the Conference amended the fee language for checks returned for insufficient funds, noting that the prior fee language - which applied only to "checks" - was outdated, as check payments have now largely been superseded by electronic payments. Please note that there is no change to the amount of this fee.

Date Sent	11/12/2013 09:36:26 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	Email from the U.S. Bankrutpcy Court, Middle District of Florida - Orlando Division
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY The attached notice provides information for the upcoming November 15, 2013, Brown Bag Luncheon Reminder of the Brown Bag Luncheon on November 15, 2013, 12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm; Opening Remarks by the Honorable Arthur B. Briskman

Date Sent	11/07/2013 11:21:28 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	Announcement from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Florida
Email Text	Reminder: Invitation to Participate in Court Survey on Mortgage Modification Mediation program. There's still time to respond to the survey on the mortgage modification programs offered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in Florida. The survey will be open for your responses until December 2, 2013. If you have yet to complete the survey, please click on the link below: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/USBCMDFL_website_notice_invite_MMM_survey In order for your response to be counted, please click "DONE" at the end of the survey. Reminder: The survey is anonymous and will be used to determine the effectiveness of the three Florida bankruptcy court programs and provide feedback to the respective judges and working groups in each district on what is working well and what is not, whether the court should consider adopting some provisions of another court's program and if there is a desire to have a uniform program in Florida.

Date Sent	10/31/2013 11:24:23 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	Email from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle Florida
Email Text	Two new Continuing Learning Education videos have been posted to the Court's web site. They are located in the CLE Attorney Credits section. >The Duties & Responsibilities of Debtor's Counsel (9/13/2013) >Professionalism at Hearings & Trials (8/27/2013) https://pacer.flmb.uscourts.gov/cle/index.asp

Date Sent	10/23/2013 1:33:52 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida- October 2013 Edition of The Court Connection
Email Text	October 2013 Edition of The Court Connection

Date Sent	10/22/2013 4:09:27 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida - New CM/ECF event for Pro Bono Representation of the Debtor
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY Attached is a memorandum providing details of a new CM/ECF event for Pro Bono Representation of the Debtor Memorandum regarding CM/ECF Event for Pro Bono Representation of Debtor

Date Sent	10/18/2013 1:33:15 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	View from the Bench--Registration Reminder!
Email Text	Remember to register for the Bankruptcy Law & Practice: View from the Bench seminar -- November 7th in Tampa or November 8th in Miami! Please do not rely on on-site registration as seating is limited. Note also that there is a surcharge for on-site registration. Do not respond to this email. Instead, members of The Florida Bar can register on-line at www.flabar.org To register, you will need to: 1. Log in using your bar number and password 2. Click on the "CLE" link on the top menu 3. Under "Upcoming Live Courses," click on "Search Calendar/Register Online" 4. Type in the city name (Tampa or Miami) 5. Select Bankruptcy Law & Practice: View from the Bench 2013 (Course Number 1637R). The seminar brochure is attached for those who prefer to register for the seminar by mail or by fax to 850-561-9413. In addition, dont forget to sign up for the Tampa reception and the Miami reception & dinner the evenings before the presentations! A reservation form is attached for the Tampa reception on the evening of Wednesday, November 6, 2013. Note that the deadline to sign up is October 18! To register for the Miami Reception and Dinner on the evening of Thursday, November 7, 2013, go to the website for The Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida: http://www.bbasdfl.org/. Under "Upcoming Events..." select: "View From the Bench 2013-Judges Dinner and Seminar." Brochure-Final-1637-BL-13 Reception Registration Form-Tampa

Date Sent	10/16/2013 4:58:37 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court - Middle Florida - Updated Permissive Use of Negative Notice List
Email Text	Effective October 15, 2013, the Court has revised the Permissive Use of Negative Notice List to include Applications for Final Compensation in Chapter 11 cases. The updated list is available on the Court's website and may be viewed via the hyperlink below. Note that all fee applications in Chapter 11 cases must be accompanied by the Chapter 11 Fee Application Cover Page, available on the Courts website. Permissive Use of Negative Notice List

Date Sent	10/15/2013 09:45:47 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	Update from Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court concerning the continuing government shutdown.
Email Text	Attached please find a memo concerning operations during the continuing shutdown. Click here to view the attachment in pdf format. Thank you.

Date Sent	10/10/2013 12:26:58 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	October Update
Email Text	Effective immediately, when a complaint is filed electronically, thus opening an adversary proceeding, the Plaintiff is responsible for inputting the name and address of the Defendant(s) so the information is reflected on the case docket. If and when an answer or other responsive pleading is filed, the Clerk's Office will update this information, if necessary. If you or your staff have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the Clerk's Office. In April 2013, the "Chapter 13 Debtor's Certifications Regarding Domestic Support Obligations and Section 522(q)" (Official Form B283) was revised, and is available to print under the Forms link on the court's website at www.flmb.uscourts.gov. Please ensure you are using the current official form. Certifications filed on any other form will prompt a deficiency notice requiring the certification to be filed on the current official form. Thank you.

Date Sent	09/27/2013 3:28:53 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Notice Regarding Possible Government Shutdown
Email Text	All, Please see the attached memo regarding Court operations, for the United States Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Florida, in the event of a government shutdown. Notice Regarding Possible Government Shutdown

Date Sent	09/26/2013 1:21:23 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Middle District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court- Announcement Re: Update to the Court's Website Help Resources for Electronic Filers
Email Text	Effective September 25, 2013 a new online CM/ECF web help tool will replace the existing HelpDesk link available on the Court's website. This new tool was developed to streamline the resources available to our electronic filers. These automated resources consist of information compiled from several sections of the Court's website and include electronic learning modules from the Court's online training program, frequently asked questions and other CM/ECF online resources. Although an Electronic Learning Module providing detailed information on this new web tool will be available soon, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with this new feature. http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/cmecf/helpdesk/

Date Sent	09/21/2013 09:30:09 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	CM/ECF unavailable Sunday September 22, 2013 from 7:30am - 10:30am
Email Text	Important CM/ECF Downtime Notification: Please be advised that CM/ECF will be unavailable on Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. CM/ECF will be operational for electronic filing and query access at 10:30 a.m. Thank you. FLMB

Date Sent	09/20/2013 1:51:32 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Invitation to Participate in Court Survey on Mortgage Modification Mediation program
Email Text	This email is being sent again to ensure you are in receipt of the following announcement: On behalf of the Court, I am inviting all CM/ECF registered users in the Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court to participate in a survey being conducted jointly by the Bankruptcy Courts of the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts, regarding each court's mortgage mitigation mediation program. The survey will be open for your responses from September 16 - December 2, 2013. We welcome your participation in the survey even if you have not yet been a participant in a mortgage mitigation mediation proceeding in this court. The survey is anonymous and will be used to determine the effectiveness of the three Florida bankruptcy court programs and provide feedback to the respective judges and working groups in each district on what is working well and what is not, whether the court should consider adopting some provisions of another court's program and if there is a desire to have a uniform program in Florida. You may access the survey from the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/USBCMDFL_email_invite_MMM_survey In addition, a link to the survey has been posted on the court website: http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/announcements/documents/invitation_survey.pdf Please complete the survey only once and only for one court, even if you have experience with the programs of the other two courts. The questions will allow you to provide input on your experiences in all the programs you have participated in. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey and provide valuable information to the courts to improve case administration. If you have any questions, please contact: Lee Ann Bennett Clerk of Court

Date Sent	09/16/2013 4:25:50 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Invitation to Participate in Court Survey on Mortgage Modification Mediation program
Email Text	On behalf of the Court, I am inviting all CM/ECF registered users in the Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court to participate in a survey being conducted jointly by the Bankruptcy Courts of the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts, regarding each court's mortgage mitigation mediation program. The survey will be open for your responses from September 16 - December 2, 2013. We welcome your participation in the survey even if you have not yet been a participant in a mortgage mitigation mediation proceeding in this court. The survey is anonymous and will be used to determine the effectiveness of the three Florida bankruptcy court programs and provide feedback to the respective judges and working groups in each district on what is working well and what is not, whether the court should consider adopting some provisions of another court's program and if there is a desire to have a uniform program in Florida. You may access the survey from the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/USBCMDFL_email_invite_MMM_survey In addition a link to the survey has been posted on the court website: http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/announcements/documents/invitation_survey.pdf Please complete the survey only once and only for one court, even if you have experience with the programs of the other two courts. The questions will allow you to provide input on your experiences in all the programs you have participated in. Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey and provide valuable information to the courts to improve case administration. If you have any questions, please contact: Lee Ann Bennett Clerk of Court

Date Sent	09/10/2013 10:46:12 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida - District-Wide Chapter 11 Final Decree form - Effective September 1, 2013
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION REVISED US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY Revised to correct the link to the attached memorandum which provides information on a new District-Wide Chapter 11 Final Decree Memorandum Regarding District-Wide Chapter 11 Final Decree

Date Sent	09/10/2013 09:09:39 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida - District-Wide Chaper 11 Final Decree form - Effective September 1, 2013.
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY The attached memorandum provides information on a new District-Wide Chapter 11 Final Decree <a href=https://ecf.flmb.uscourts.gov/announcements/MemoreDistrict-wideChapter11FinalDecree-effectiveSeptember1,2013.pdf target=_blank>Memorandum Regarding District-Wide Chapter 11 Final Decree

Date Sent	09/06/2013 1:23:45 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida - Revised Permissive Use of Negative Notice list effective September 5, 2013
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY Attached is the the US Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida's Revised Permissive Use of Negative Notice List effective September 5, 2013. The list was revised to add Motion by Chapter 7 Trustee to Authorize Interim Distribution to Creditors and to Pay Administrative Expenses under Chapter 7 and to add Motion Objecting to Discharge pursuant to Rule 4004(a) under both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Permissive Use of Negative Notice List effective September 5, 2013

Date Sent	09/04/2013 3:05:53 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida - Orlando Division - Rule 9006(f) Additional time after service by mail - change effective September 16, 2013
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY The attached memorandum provides information on allowing additional time for submission of Orders on Negative Notice items. Memorandum regarding additional time for submission of Orders on Negative Notice items

Date Sent	09/04/2013 10:15:41 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida - Tampa/Fort Myers Division Notice of Initial Confirmation Hearing Dates - change effective September 16, 2013
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY The attached memorandum provides information on the discontinued use of a separate Notice of Initial Confirmation Hearing for Tampa / Fort Myers Chapter 13 cases. Memorandum regarding Discontinued use of a separate Notice of Initial Confirmation Hearing

Date Sent	09/04/2013 09:40:02 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida - District-Wide Procedure on Service of the Chapter 13 Plan Effective September 16, 2013
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY The attached memorandum provides information on a new district-wide procedure regarding service of Chapter 13 Plans Memorandum Regarding Service of the Chapter 13 Plan

Date Sent	08/29/2013 3:59:44 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida - Service of Orders Issues
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY The attached memorandum addresses service of orders issues Service of Order Matters

Date Sent	08/26/2013 4:02:48 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	US Bankruptcy Court - Middle District of Florida - Revised Certificate of Notice Format
Email Text	FOR YOUR INFORMATION US BANKRUPTCY COURT BROADCAST SUMMARY The attached memorandum contains information on the revised format of the Bankruptcy Noticing Center's (BNC) Certificate of Notice format effective September 6, 2013 Memorandum regarding Revised BNC Certificate of Notice format

Date Sent	08/19/2013 12:55:53 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Proposed Rule Amendments Published for Public Comment - August 15, 2013
Email Text	The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Bankruptcy and Civil Rules have proposed amendments to their respective rules and forms, and requested that the proposals be circulated to the bench, bar and public for comment. The proposed rules and related information are posted on the Judiciary's website at: http://www.uscourts.gov/RulesAndPoliceies/rules/proposed-amendments.aspx

Date Sent	08/15/2013 11:37:47 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	Invitation to Attend Meeting: Bankruptcy Judicial Liaison Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar
Email Text	Dear Electronic Filer: As you are probably aware, I am the co-chair of the Bankruptcy Judicial Liaison Committee of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar. The Committee provides a unique forum in which to share ideas and/or comments among the bar and bench. All comments made during the Committees meetings are off the record. The Committee also fosters informal communication and sharing of ideas between the three Federal Districts within Florida. In the past, ideas proposed in the Committee have resulted in the adoption of new procedures by the bench and/or the adoption of new local rules. The reason for this e-mail is to invite you to attend the Committees next meeting on August 30, 2013 at 4:00 PM at the Boca Raton Resort in Boca Raton, Florida. E-mail me at paul_hyman@flsb.uscourts.gov any matter you would like placed on the Committees agenda prior to August 23, 2013. Please note, you must attend the meeting if you request a matter be placed on the agenda. I look forward to seeing you at the meeting. Chief Judge Paul G. Hyman, Jr.

Date Sent	08/02/2013 4:56:18 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Updated website page and procedure for Transcript/ Digital Audio
Email Text	On August 1, 2013 the Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court website was updated to reflect a new procedure for requesting audio files. Please see the attached announcement. Click here

Date Sent	07/30/2013 4:24:47 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	U.S. Bankruptcy Court Web Site Survey Questionaire
Email Text	The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida is in the process of revising its web site in an effort to make it more beneficial to the viewers. All electronic filers are encouraged to take part in our brief website survey so we may make improvements to benefit our users. The received feedback is anonymous and will only be used for the purpose of making improvements to the Court web site. Click here for the survey

Date Sent	07/22/2013 3:29:52 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	USBC Middle District of Florida - Filing Agent Implementation August 1, 2013
Email Text	Effective August 1, 2013, the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida will implement the filing agent tool in CM/ECF. The filing agent user was created to assist attorneys, trustees and the Office of the U.S. Trustee with input into the CM/ECF system. Some facts about the filing agent user are as follows and are further described in the attached handout: The filing agent files on behalf of an attorney or trustee. The filing agent uses his or her own login and password. The filing agent may be linked to multiple attorneys and trustees. Filing agents are not standard user types therefore; the notice of electronic filing (NEF) and docket text will only display the attorney or trustee's name as the filer, not the filing agents. Important to note is the attorney or trustee accepts full responsibility for any and all cases, documents and/or pleadings filed by the filing agent. Only the attorney or trustee has the ability to create a filing agent, edit permissions or deactivate a filing agent. An electronic learning module (ELM) was created to further demonstrate the features of the filing agent tool and is available for your use using the following link. http://pacer.flmb.uscourts.gov/cmecf/training/filing_agents_attorneys_trustees.swf Note: Please be advised that not all functionality discussed in the ELM will mirror what you see in the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida's database. Should you have any questions, please contact a member of the Help Desk (http://pacer.flmb.uscourts.gov/cmecf/helpdesk.asp) FLMB Filing Agent Guide

Date Sent	06/26/2013 2:13:12 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Expense Reimbursement Guidelines \| U.S. Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Florida
Email Text	To view the Expense Reimbursement Guidelines, click the link below. http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/information/documents/expense_reimbursement_guidelines.pdf

Date Sent	05/23/2013 4:54:50 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Updated Form Orders
Email Text	A reminder of the updated form orders. This will help to reduce the number of rejected orders. Please review Judges' webpage for sample orders at the following link: Chief Judge Jennemann - www.flmb.uscourts.gov/orlando/jennemann/ Judge Briskman - www.flmb.uscourts.gov/orlando/briskman/ Judge Jackson - www.flmb.uscourts.gov/orlando/jackson/

Date Sent	05/23/2013 4:11:53 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Updated Permissive Use of Negative Notice List
Email Text	The Court has revised the Permissive Use of Negative Notice List to include Motion to Determine Secured Status/Value Property and Motion to Determine Secured Status/Strip Lien in Chapter 11 cases and Motion to Offset Funds Filed by Trustee in Chapter 13 Cases. An updated copy of the Permissive Use of Negative Notice List may be viewed by clicking on the following link: http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/negativenotice/list.pdf

Date Sent	05/23/2013 11:49:13 AM
Subject (click here to view message)	Service of Orders - Additional Information
Email Text	Please find below additional information regarding service of orders by attorneys and trustees. Time frame for Service of Orders and Filing of a Proof of Service - When directed to serve an order, service of the order and the filing of a Proof of Service should be completed within three days. This is the general rule that applies in every instance unless there is language in the order that directs otherwise. An example is a Chapter 11 Order Approving Disclosure Statement and directing the service of the Solicitation Package. Parties who received an order via CM/ECF's Electronic Notification - When preparing a Proof of Service, many have asked if individuals or parties who received the order via CM/ECF's electronic notification need to be listed. We suggest including those individuals but adding a notation next to their name that states: served via Electronic Delivery by Court upon the entry of the Order. Occasionally thare are situations where all recipients receive the order through CM/ECF's electronic notification. This happens most commonly in and Adversary Proceeding. In these situations, we created a new event that may be used in place of preparing an actual Proof of Service. This new event should only be used in situations where every recipient receives the order via CM/ECF. This new event is titled: Electronic Service Text Entry (Text only) It is located under the Bankruptcy - Miscellaneous Menu and the Adversary - Miscellaneous Menu Name of Attorney or Trusteee Directed to Serve an Order - Some attorneys or submitting orders that have service language stating an attorney other than the one who filed the underlying paper is to serve the order. The problem with this is that the attorney may not be listed on the cse and we may not know who the attorney is. When preparing the order please always use the name of the attorney or trustee who filed the underlying paper. If someone else in your office completes the service and files the proof of service, that is acceptable. Certificate of Service -vs- Proof of Service - Does it Matter? - Proof of service is the preferred language to use so a non-attorney can prepare a proof of service is needed. The appropriate docket event to use is Proof of Service located in CM/ECF in the Miscellaneous cagegory under both Bankruptcy and Adversary. It is also available to Trustees in the Trustee/US Trustee event category under Bankruptcy. Learning Modules on Service of Orders and Generating a Matrix - There are now two learning modules available to assist with service of orders. They are 1) Generating a Mailing Matrix and 2) Service of Orders Process. Both are available on the Court's website under CM/ECF - eLearning or by clicking on the following link: http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/cmecf/elearning/

Date Sent	05/14/2013 4:33:33 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Proposed Amended Local Rule 9019-2 (ADR); Mediation
Email Text	The judges of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida are considering significant amendments to Local Rule 9019-2 (ADR); Mediation. The proposed amended local rule is posted below for public comment commencing May 14, 2013. The public comment period ends on May 28, 2013. Upon final approval by the judges, the amended local rule will be posted on June 1, 2013, with an effective date of July 1, 2013. View the proposed amended local rule: http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/localrules/amendments/9019-2.pdf Access the comment submission form: http://pacer.flmb.uscourts.gov/localrules/comments.asp

Date Sent	04/26/2013 12:51:53 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	NOTICE OF CHANGE IN SERVICE PROCEDURES - REMINDER
Email Text	REMINDER NOTICE OF CHANGE IN SERVICE PROCEDURES Effective May 1, 2013 the Clerks office of the Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court will no longer serve copies of orders to interested parties in a case. With very few exceptions it will be the responsibility of the Movant, the prevailing party or other party as directed by the Court ( Responsible Party) to serve copies of signed orders to interested parties and file a proof of service in compliance with Local Rules 7005-1, 7005-3, 9014-1 and 9072-1 and F.R.B.P. 2002, 5005, 7004 and 7005. Proposed Orders must include the statement Attorney [Name of submitting attorney] is directed to serve a copy of this order on interested parties and file a proof of service within 3 days of entry of the order. The docketing of the order by the Clerks office will generate a Notice of Electronic filing (NEF). Once entered on the CM/ECF docket, the Responsible Party must promptly serve a copy of the order to interested parties and file a proof of service of the order within 3 days of the entry of the order. The proof of service should be filed using the CM/ECF docket event Proof of Service and be properly related to the served order. Additional information is available by reviewing the CM/ECF Online eTraining module Service of Orders located at http://pacer.flmb.uscourts.gov/cmecf/training/service_of_orders_by_attorneys_and_trustees.swf

Date Sent	04/22/2013 12:32:00 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	The Court Connection
Email Text	Please click the link below for a copy of The Court Connection Click here

Date Sent	04/19/2013 3:39:05 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	PREMATURELY SUBMITTED ORDERS
Email Text	Effective Monday, April 29, 2013, all the divisions in the Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida will no longer accept orders prior to the expiration of any response period. Previously some divisions were accepting and holding a large volume of orders prior to the expiration of the response time causing additional steps for the Clerk's office in tracking orders and disposing of unneeded orders when responses are filed. Any orders currently being held by the Clerk's office awaiting expiration of the response time will be processed. All other orders received on or after April 29, 2013 that are submitted prior to the expiration of the response time, will be rejected as premature.

Date Sent	03/28/2013 4:40:24 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Revised Permissive Use of Negative Notice List
Email Text	All, The Permissive Use of Negative Notice List has been revised as of March 25, 2013 to edit the language for Objection to Exemptions and to add two new items as follows: Interim Applications for Compensation (Chapter 11) Motions to Confirm Priority of Modified Mortgage (Chapters 7 and 13) The revised list may be viewed on our website or by clicking on the following link: http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/negativenotice/list.pdf

Date Sent	03/22/2013 3:48:27 PM
Subject (click here to view message)	Updated eOrders Submission Page
Email Text	Separate eOrders Submission Page for each judge has been replaced with one submission page for Orlando judges. Please note filers must select appropriate judge in the drop down box. Orlando eOrders Submission Page can be found at the following link: https://pacer.flmb.uscourts.gov/orders/login.asp