The following amended and new Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Official Forms became effective December 1, 2024:

Restyled Bankruptcy Rules Parts I through IX; Rules 1007, 4004, 5009, 7001, and 9006, and new Rule 8023.l; Bankruptcy Official Form 410A; and Bankruptcy Official Form 423 abrogated.

The following amended and new Local Bankruptcy Rules for the District of Maine will become effective on January 1, 2025:

Local Rules 1007-1, 3015-1, 4001-1, 4008-1, 9010-1 9013-1, 9013-3, 9013-4. Here is a summary of the amendments, a redline reflecting the changes to the table contents and the text of the Local Rules, and the new Local Rules (effective January 1, 2025).