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Multifactor Authentication for CM/ECF and PACER

Starting mid-May, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) to enhance system security for CM/ECF and PACER. MFA provides an added layer of security to accounts by helping protect against cyberattacks that steal passwords, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

Once implemented, all CM/ECF and PACER users will be able to enroll in MFA. Enrollment for users with CM/ECF-level access is mandatory, while users with PACER-only access will have the option to enroll.  

Candidate Sought for Local Rules Committee

The Court seeks to fill one vacancy on the Local Rules Committee for a three-year term beginning April 1, 2025.  Attorneys who represent mortgage creditors/servicers and Chapter 7 trustees are particularly encouraged to apply.  More information regarding Terms of Office and Duties of committee members is found in the Court’s General Order 23-0003; the Committee meets one Friday afternoon each month from March or April through October in fulfillment of its duties.  Candidates should submit a brief st

Notice to Those Appearing Before Judge Andrea K. McCord

Starting February 1, 2025, Judge McCord will be entered into the CM/ECF Automatic Judge/Trustee Assignment module for Chapter 11 cases filed in the Indianapolis division.  Going forward, 40% of Chapter 11 cases filed in Indianapolis will be randomly assigned to Judge Graham, 40% to Judge Carr, and 20% to Judge McCord.   Refer to the Notice to Those Appearing Before Judge McCord in Indianapolis Chapter 11 Cases for more information. 

Warning of Nationwide Notices of Electronic Filing Scam

Federal courts have been informed that fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country, including to filers in the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana. The fake NEFs are phishing attempts to convince recipients to respond to the emails; recipients who respond are sent a follow-up email containing a link to access a document that leads the user to a malicious website.  Please note that filers are not required to respond to a valid Court-issued NEF.

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