Bankruptcy Rules Committee to Meet in DC This Fall
Published Date: 4/17/2025
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The Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules is meeting on September 25, 2025, in Washington, DC, with options to join online. This meeting is open for the public to watch but not to speak. The committee will discuss possible changes to bankruptcy rules that could affect how people and businesses handle debt cases.
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