Judiciary News
Conference Acts to Promote Random Case Assignment
Published onMarch 12, 2024
The Judicial Conference of the United States has strengthened the policy governing random case assignment, limiting the ability of litigants to effectively choose judges in certain cases by where they file a lawsuit.
Judiciary Releases Annual Report and Judicial Business Data
Published onMarch 12, 2024
The Judiciary today released its Annual Report providing detailed information about mission critical initiatives that advanced over the course of 2023, including efforts to enhance the court system’s physical and information technology security and modernize its IT systems.
New Court Programs Inspire Students to Enter Legal Profession
Published onFebruary 29, 2024
Federal judges across the country are partnering with local bar associations, community groups, and schools to bring programs like these to high school students in the communities they serve.
Judge Raymond Lohier Shares His Immigration Story and the Diverse Perspective it Brings
Published onFebruary 15, 2024
A new video profile explores Judge Raymond J. Lohier, Jr.'s, Haitian and Caribbean heritage and the story of how his family came to America.
New Civics Education Program Puts a Local Lens on Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Published onFebruary 1, 2024
Twenty-two high school students in the St. Louis area were the first to participate in a new civics education program teaching them about the federal Judiciary through a landmark Supreme Court case that originated in their hometown and local court.
Bankruptcy Filings Rise 16.8 Percent
Published onJanuary 26, 2024
Total bankruptcy filings rose 16.8 percent, with significant increases in both business and non-business bankruptcies, in the twelve-month period ending Dec. 31, 2023. This accelerates a continuing rebound in filings after more than a decade of sharply dropping totals.
Chief Justice Roberts Issues 2023 Year-End Report
Published onDecember 31, 2023
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has issued his 2023 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary.
Federal Judges Bring Civil Discourse Program to Law Students
Published onDecember 12, 2023
Court proceedings put a premium on decorum and civil discourse, but the skills and dispositions that set the stage start long before the attorneys and parties enter the courtroom. That is why federal judges and attorneys collaborated with Duke Law School to bring the Judiciary’s Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions program to law students for the first time.
Director’s Awards Recognize 19 Employees for Leadership, Service
Published onDecember 4, 2023
A total of 19 employees have received the 2023 Director’s Awards, which recognize employees who have exemplified the core values, issues, strategies, and goals of the Judiciary.
Judicial Branch Updates FY 2024 Funding Request, But Remains Concerned About Budget Shortfall
Published onDecember 1, 2023
The Judicial Branch updated its FY 2024 funding request to Congress by nearly $184 million as part of the regular budget process. But it continued to voice concerns about proposed appropriation levels that are too low to preserve federal courts’ ability “to administer justice effectively and efficiently.”
Judges Bring Financial Literacy to Florida Veterans
Published onNovember 9, 2023
Florida bankruptcy judges are on a mission to empower military veterans with financial literacy. During a series of events scheduled statewide, the judges have partnered with local legal and veterans service organizations to teach valuable skills for making educated financial decisions and avoiding deceptive credit traps.
From the Battlefield to the Bench: Judge Steven Logan
Published onNovember 2, 2023
Judge Steven P. Logan’s journey to the bench is a story of valor, perseverance, and determination. He is the subject of a new installment in the Pathways to the Bench video series in which judges talk about challenges they overcame on their way to service as a federal judge.
Bankruptcy Filings Rise 13 Percent
Published onOctober 26, 2023
Total bankruptcy filings rose 13 percent, and business bankruptcies rose nearly 30 percent, in the twelve-month period ending Sept. 30, 2023. This continues a moderate rebound after more than a decade of sharply dropping totals.
Jury Service: What to Expect When Answering the Call
Published onOctober 17, 2023
When a jury summons could arrive in the mail any day, it helps to know what’s fact and what’s fiction about jury service. A federal judge, juror, and two jury administrators answered frequently asked questions about jury service to dispel misconceptions about serving on a jury.
Chief Justice Names Conference Committee Chairs
Published onOctober 5, 2023
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has named seven new chairs of Judicial Conference committees and extended the term of six current chairs by one year. The appointments took effect Oct. 1.