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National Law Journal

'Serious Disruptions'?: Federal Courts Brace for Government Shutdown Threat

"When appropriations lapse, the Judiciary cannot purchase supplies or services by contract and several government activities cease, including, in some cases, performance under existing contracts," according to a public notice explaining how a federal government shutdown would affect federal courthouses.
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Daily Business Review

Florida Bankruptcy Court Announces Early Closure

On Dec. 31, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida will operate with minimal staffing and close early at 2 p.m.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

Retired Judges Say Newman’s Challenge to Disability Law Should Proceed

The retired judges said the Judicial Council’s indefinite suspension violates the U.S. Constitution because only Congress can remove a judge for a disability.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Judicial Appointments After Casey: Observers Wary but Hopeful Bipartisan Spirit Will Continue

There is one large unknown looming over the process, and it is beyond the control of either senator: How involved will President-elect Donald Trump want to be when it comes to district-level appointments?
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Judges Push for Action to Combat Increasing Threats Against Judiciary

“Threats against judges—state, federal and otherwise—have risen exponentially,” U.S. District Chief Judge Mitchell Goldberg of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania said during a webinar Monday. “They've gone through the roof, to be more plain-spoken about it."
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What Mass Torts Trials Are in Store for Philadelphia in 2025

Several of Philadelphia's mass tort programs are gearing up for their debut trials in early 2025, with more to come as the year goes on.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

House Passes Bill to Add Federal Judgeships in Face of Biden Veto Threat

The measure had broad support when the Senate passed it in August, but Democrats have largely withdrawn their support after Trump’s election win in November.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

‘Really Deflating’: Judges React to Biden Threat to Veto New Judgeships Bill

“One of the things that is really getting lost in this is who's really being affected outside of the judges themselves," said U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley of the Eastern District of California. "It’s really the litigant. It's an issue with people having access to the courts and being able to have their cases heard in a timely fashion.”
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Court System Names New Administrative Judges for New York City Courts in Leadership Shakeup

The court system's announcement on the new appointments comes days after the New York Law Journal reported that officials are reshuffling leaders for New York City's family courts.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

'I Had a Great Run': Longtime Brooklyn Civil Administrative Judge Lawrence Knipel to Step Down

Knipel, who has served as the administrative judge for the civil term of Brooklyn Supreme Court for 12 years, will take on a commercial litigation part full time.
3 minute read

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