Criminal Rules Committee Convenes in New Orleans—Watch Only

C1-2025-02207 — Adjustment of Certain Dollar Amounts Applicable to Bankruptcy Cases

Heads up, bankruptcy folks! The government fixed some numbers that decide dollar limits in bankruptcy cases—swapping $25,700 and $27,750 in the official tables. These corrections make sure the rules are clear and fair starting now, so everyone’s on the same page when it comes to money limits.

2025-02207 — Adjustment of Certain Dollar Amounts Applicable to Bankruptcy Cases

If you're dealing with bankruptcy, some important dollar limits are going up to keep up with inflation. These changes kick in starting January 1, 2025, making sure the numbers match today’s cost of living. This update helps courts and folks in bankruptcy cases stay fair and current with the times.

2026-11981 — Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules is holding a public meeting on October 14, 2026, in Boston with options to join online. This meeting affects lawyers, judges, and anyone interested in criminal court rules, as they’ll discuss possible updates to how criminal cases are handled. If you want to watch in person, you need to register by October 7, but remote viewing is open until the meeting ends.

2026-11983 — Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules is holding a hybrid meeting on September 23, 2026, where they’ll discuss possible updates to bankruptcy rules that affect courts and people dealing with bankruptcy cases. Anyone can watch the meeting online or in person, but you must register by September 16 to attend live. These changes could impact how bankruptcy cases are handled, making the process clearer and fairer.

2026-11985 — Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules is holding a hybrid meeting on October 6, 2026, in Washington, DC, where the public can watch but not join the discussion. If you want to attend in person, you must register by September 29, 2026; after that, only remote viewing is allowed. This meeting affects lawyers, judges, and anyone interested in court rules, with no direct costs but important updates on appellate procedures.

2026-11984 — Advisory Committee on Civil Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules is holding a public meeting on October 21, 2026, in Washington, DC, with options to join online or in person. This meeting affects anyone interested in how civil court rules might change, but you can only watch, not speak. If you want to attend in person, you need to register by October 14, 2026—no fees involved, just your calendar and curiosity!

Previous: 2025-16741 — Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules is meeting on November 5, 2025, in New Orleans with options to join online or in person. This meeting is open for anyone to watch but not to speak. The committee will discuss possible updates to the rules that affect how courts handle evidence, aiming to keep things fair and clear without any immediate cost changes.

Next: 2025-16743 — Working Group on Covered Resources

The Department of Transportation is looking for people to join a special team called the Working Group on Covered Resources. This group will study how materials like sand, stone, and gravel are used in federal transportation projects and then share their findings. If you work with these materials or care about infrastructure, this is your chance to get involved—no money changes hands, but the work could shape future projects.