Bankruptcy Thresholds Adjusted Upward for Inflation in 2025

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.

2026-05021 — Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure is meeting in Chicago on June 3-4, 2026, with options to join remotely. This change affects anyone interested in watching the meeting, which is open to the public but only for observing, not participating. If you want to attend in person, you must register by May 27, 2026, and there’s no cost to watch either way.

2026-04173 — Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules is meeting on April 29, 2026, in Washington, DC, with options to join online or in person. This meeting is open for the public to watch but not to speak, and anyone wanting to attend in person must register by April 22. These meetings help shape the rules that affect how criminal cases are handled in courts across the country, but there’s no direct cost or immediate changes announced yet.

2026-04171 — Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committee on Appellate Rules is holding a hybrid meeting on April 16, 2026, to discuss updates that affect how appeals are handled in courts. Anyone interested can watch the meeting live, but only in-person attendees must register by April 9. These changes aim to keep the appeals process clear and fair, with no extra costs for the public.

2026-04175 — Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules is holding a hybrid meeting on May 7, 2026, where they’ll discuss updates to court evidence rules that affect lawyers, judges, and anyone involved in legal cases. You can watch the meeting live online or in person if you register by April 30. No fees are involved, but this is your chance to see how legal rules might change soon!

2026-04172 — Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules; Meeting of the Judicial Conference

The Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules is meeting on April 15, 2026, in Charlotte, NC, with options to watch online or in person. This meeting affects anyone interested in bankruptcy court rules and how they might change. If you want to attend in person, you need to register by April 8, but remote viewing is open until the meeting ends—no fees involved!

Previous: 2025-02206 — Certain Capacitive Discharge Ignition Systems, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same; Notice of Request for Submissions on the Public Interest

The government is checking if certain ignition systems and their parts break the rules and wants your thoughts on what should happen if they do. This affects companies making or selling these ignition systems, and your input could shape future decisions by early 2025. No money changes yet, but your voice matters before any final call is made!

Next: 2025-02211 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Requirements for Approved Construction Investments

The Economic Development Administration is updating its paperwork rules for cities and local governments that get money to build or fix important public projects. These changes keep the checklists and rules clear, helping projects create jobs and boost local economies without adding extra hassle. If you’re involved, expect to spend about 2 hours on forms, with the update review happening now and no new costs.