Judiciary News
Judge Joel M. Flaum Receives 2024 Devitt Award
Published onNovember 21, 2024
Judge Joel M. Flaum, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, is the 2024 recipient of the Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award. Flaum received the award in a Nov. 13 ceremony.
Judiciary Releases First Annual Report on the Workplace
Published onNovember 20, 2024
All federal courts have put in place an effective dispute resolution plan giving employees multiple pathways to report and address workplace concerns, and an increasing number of them are opting to use the new processes.
The Need for Additional Judgeships: Litigants Suffer When Cases Linger
Published onNovember 18, 2024
With a worsening shortage of Article III judges to resolve critical copyright, trademark, patent, and contract disputes, judges across the nation are faced with increasingly complex litigation and growing caseloads.
Judge and Intern Forge Lasting Bond Through Shared Native Heritage
Published onNovember 14, 2024
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, a new video explores the deep connection that formed between U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes and Rose Saubel, her former intern, through their shared Native American heritage.
Bankruptcy Filings Rise 16.2 Percent
Published onNovember 7, 2024
Personal and business bankruptcy filings rose 16.2 percent in the twelve-month period ending Sept. 30, 2024, compared with the previous year.
Electronic Filing Scam Targets Attorneys
Published onNovember 6, 2024
Attorneys across the country are being targeted with fake electronic filing notifications, in which emails purporting to come from the federal Judiciary’s Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system lead recipients to a malicious website with computer viruses.
Judges Make Classroom Visits to Speak with Students About Life and the Law
Published onOctober 17, 2024
Judges are engaging with students to teach them valuable legal and life skills through the Judiciary’s Candid Conversations program.
Chief Justice Names Conference Committee Chairs
Published onOctober 1, 2024
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has named five new chairs of Judicial Conference committees and extended the term of five current chairs by one year. The appointments took effect Oct. 1.
Mendez v. Westminster: How a Young Girl’s Courage Transformed Schools
Published onSeptember 26, 2024
Sylvia Mendez was just eight when she became part of a landmark school desegregation case that helped pave the way for the famous Brown v. Board ruling a decade later. The story of Mendez v. Westminster is told in a new Moments in History video.
Judicial Conference Briefed on the Need for Continued Vigilance on Cybersecurity and Workplace Conduct
Published onSeptember 17, 2024
The Judiciary has strengthened its IT defenses against cyberattacks, a meeting of the Judicial Conference of the United States was told on Tuesday. But the threat is growing in scale and sophistication, requiring even greater vigilance against attacks from individuals and unfriendly nations.
Students Have Candid Conversations with the Legal Community
Published onSeptember 12, 2024
Students participated in candid conversations about the Constitution with federal judges and attorneys, as a part of the Federal Bar Association’s annual Civics Day.
New Supreme Court Fellows Begin Term
Published onAugust 29, 2024
Four new U.S. Supreme Court Fellows are set to begin their 2024-2025 fellowships in September.
Criminal Justice Act: Protecting the Right to Counsel for 60 Years
Published onAugust 15, 2024
For 60 years, the Criminal Justice Act has ensured that defendants who cannot afford to retain an attorney receive professional legal counsel by providing funding for court-appointed counsel in federal cases.
Applications Open for PACER User Group
Published onAugust 2, 2024
The federal Judiciary is accepting applications for membership in its public user group that provides advice and feedback on ways to improve electronic public access (EPA) services.
Bankruptcy Filings Rise 16.2 Percent
Published onJuly 25, 2024
Personal and business bankruptcy filings rose 16.2 percent in the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2024, compared with the previous year.