Opinions have been posted for Thursday, September 2, 2010.
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BAP Adopts Electronic Filing
Effective April 1, 2010, all filings by attorneys in appeals to the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Sixth Circuit are to be made electronically through ECF. The rules of the BAP have been amended effective April 1, 2010, and counsel should refer to these, and to the Guide to Electronic Filing referred to therein and linked below, when making filings with the BAP. BAP Notice , Amended BAP Rules , Guide to Electronic Filing

Opportunity to Comment on Amended BAP Rules

Any party interested in commenting on the BAP Rules as amended effective April 1, 2010 (see link above) may do so by submitting his/her comments to the attention of Leonard Green, Clerk of the BAP, at ca06-rules_comments@ca6.uscourts.gov not later than Tuesday, June 1, 2010.

2010 Court Session Calendar

The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has posted the 2010 Court Session Calendar for the arguments to be held in Cincinnati, Ohio. More Information

Invitation For Public Comment
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, seeks comments from persons who are in a position to evaluate the performance of Dennis G. Terez. More Information

Vacancy Announcement
The Sixth Circuit Judicial Council is soliciting applications from persons interested in appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Ohio at Cleveland. This position will become vacant upon the retirement of United States Bankruptcy Judge Randolph Baxter on August 15, 2011. More Information

Vacancy Announcement
The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Staff Attorney's Office, is accepting applications to fill the position of Staff Attorney. More Information

Increase in Compensation for CJA Counsel
The case compensation limits applicable to counsel appointed under the Criminal Justice Act have been increased from $5,600 to $6,100 for representation in direct criminal appeals, appeals from the denial of habeas corpus or § 2255 relief. The increases apply in cases in which any work was performed on or after March 11, 2009.

The maximum hourly compensation rate for non-capital representation has increased from $100 to $110 for work performed on or after March 11, 2009. The maximum hourly compensation rate for capital federal post-conviction proceedings has increased from $170 to $175 for work performed on or after March 11, 2009.