Amendments to Federal Rules of Bankruptcy procedure became effective December 1, 2002. The United States Supreme Court promulgated amendments to Bankruptcy Rules 1004, 2004, 2015, 4004, 9014, and 9027. Some of the amendments are mere tweakings, while some have a broader sweep. Affected by the rule changes are: partnership bankruptcy petitions, examinations of witnesses outside of the district in which the case is pending, chapter 11 quarterly disbursement reports, chapter 7 discharges, the conduct of contested matters, and removal. Continue reading >