US Courts Judiciary News

Objection! How the Federal Rules of Evidence Promote Fair Trials
Tue May 05 12:00 pm
U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman and Professor Daniel J. Capra reflect on the impact of unification of the rules of evidence and how the Judiciary’s rule-making process ensures that the Federal Rules of Evidence keep up with the times.
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Bankruptcies Increase 11.9 Percent
Thu Apr 23 12:00 pm
Bankruptcy filings increased 11.9 percent during the 12-month period ending March 31, 2026.
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Judges Outline Accelerated Modernization of Case Management System
Tue Mar 10 12:00 pm
A new more secure case management system for the Judiciary is on the horizon under an accelerated schedule, two federal judges told the Judicial Conference of the United States today.
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Judiciary Says Courthouses Are in Crisis, Seeks Real Property Authority
Tue Feb 24 12:00 pm
The condition of federal courthouses around the country is in a deepening state of crisis, compelling the Judiciary to ask Congress for authority to directly manage properties that are essential to carrying out its constitutional mission.
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Bankruptcy Filings Rise 11 Percent
Wed Feb 04 12:00 pm
Total bankruptcy filings rose 11 percent, with increases in both business and non-business bankruptcies, in the twelve-month period ending Dec. 31, 2025.
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Judiciary To Remain Open Until Feb. 5
Fri Jan 30 12:00 pm
In the event of a lapse in appropriations at midnight on Jan. 30, the Judiciary will remain open and continue paid operations through Wednesday, Feb. 4, by using court fee balances and other funds not dependent on a new appropriation.
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Chief Justice Roberts Issues 2025 Year-End Report
Wed Dec 31 12:00 pm
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has issued his 2025 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary.
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Judiciary Learning Center Bridges Gap Between Science and Law
Thu Dec 18 12:00 pm
The new Federal Circuit Center for Innovation and Law offers students an immersive learning experience that connects science, technology, civics, and law in the nation’s capital.
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Funds Available for Additional Chapter 7 Trustee Payments for FY 2024 Cases
Mon Dec 08 12:00 pm
The Department of Justice has advised the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts that it has funds available to transfer to the Judiciary to make additional payments to eligible Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees for fiscal year 2024.
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Judge John D. Bates Receives 2025 Devitt Award
Tue Dec 02 12:00 pm
Judge John D. Bates, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, is the 2025 recipient of the Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award.
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