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2026-15488, Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, Criminal, and Evidence Rules; Hearings of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committees of the Judicial Conference Committee on the Rules of Practice and Procedure propose amending the federal rules of practice and procedure. The proposed amendments to Appellate Rule 25, Bankruptcy Rules 5005, 8011, 9006, 9036, Civil Rules 5 and 6, and Criminal Rules 45 and 49 relate to the ability of self-represented litigants to use a federal court's electronic filing system to file and serve documents. The proposed amendments to Bankruptcy Rule 9037, Civil Rule 5.2, and Criminal Rule 49.1 relate to enhanced protection of taxpayer identification numbers and minors' names in public court filings. Other proposed amendments include: Bankruptcy Rule 2003 (relating to meetings of creditors); Civil Rule 55 (relating to the clerk's entry of default); Criminal Rules 11 and 32 (relating to pleas and sentencing); Evidence Rule 104 (relating to deciding preliminary issues of fact); and Evidence Rule 902(1) (relating to self- authentication of public records of federally recognized Indian tribes).

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.

2026-11982, Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules is meeting on October 15, 2026, in Boston with options to join online or in person. This meeting affects lawyers, judges, and anyone interested in court rules, as they’ll discuss possible updates to how evidence is handled in court. If you want to watch in person, you need to register by October 8, 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.

2026-11981, 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.

Previous: 2025-23436, Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

The EPA just shared new Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for projects across the U.S., like land reuse in Illinois and Air Force base upgrades in Texas. These reports affect local communities, businesses, and the environment, with public comment deadlines coming up early 2026. It’s a chance to see how big projects might change the land, water, and air—and to speak up before decisions are made!

Next: 2025-23438, Sunshine Act Meetings

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is letting everyone know there won’t be any public meetings from late December 2025 through January 2026. This update affects anyone who follows NRC meetings or wants to join in, with no costs or changes to how meetings are run. If you want updates or special accommodations, the NRC is ready to help and keep you in the loop!