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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

Starting April 1, 2025, key dollar amounts used in bankruptcy cases will go up to keep pace with inflation. This means people and businesses dealing with bankruptcy will see updated financial limits and thresholds, making the rules fairer and more current. These changes affect many parts of bankruptcy law and official forms, so get ready for the new numbers!

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!

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.

Previous: 2026-00329, Center for Scientific Review; Notice of Closed Meetings

The Center for Scientific Review at the NIH is holding several closed virtual meetings in February 2026 to review and decide on important research grant applications. These meetings protect private info and trade secrets while helping decide who gets funding for science projects in areas like biochemistry, addiction, and brain disorders. Researchers applying for grants should note these dates as they impact funding decisions but won’t be open to the public.

Next: 2026-00334, Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment on Return of Excise Taxes Related to Employee Benefit Plans

The IRS wants your thoughts on how it collects info about excise taxes tied to employee benefit plans. If you handle these plans, this could affect how you report and pay taxes, so your feedback matters! Comments are due by March 13, 2026, helping the IRS make the process clearer and less of a hassle.