Bankruptcy News

1. Judiciary Seeks 71 Judgeships to Meet Growing Caseloads

   The Judicial Conference of the United States agreed to recommend to Congress the creation of new district and court of appeals judgeships as the Judiciary faces a worsening shortage of Article III judges and caseloads continue to mount.

2. A Century of Service: Probation and Pretrial Services’ Impact on Justice

   Arising from humble beginnings to perform a century of service, U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services has played a pivotal role in serving the courts and protecting communities.

3. Courts Need More Judgeships, Judge Tells Congress

   With federal courts across the country contending with mounting caseloads, Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, urged Congress today to create new district and court of appeals judgeships to meet growing workload demands.

4. New Tool Helps Public Find Local Court Civics Resources and Programs

   Federal courts regularly engage in public outreach and civics education efforts. A new interactive civics map is helping the public more easily find court educational resources and civics program information nationwide.

5. Bankruptcy Filings Rise 14.2 Percent

   Total bankruptcy filings rose 14.2 percent, with increases in both business and non-business bankruptcies, in the twelve-month period ending Dec. 31, 2024.

6. Study Confirms Positive Impact of Early Release Initiative

   When a federal judge imposed two concurrent life sentences on Jerome Brough, he sat frozen in disbelief, struggling to comprehend how a non-violent drug-related offense could lead to a lifetime in prison. Yet, through determination, good fortune, and the Judiciary’s increasing use of early release from supervision, Brough is now a free man.

7. Director’s Awards Recognize 16 Employees for Leadership, Service

   A total of 16 employees have received the 2024 Director’s Awards, which recognize employees who have exemplified the core values, issues, strategies, and goals of the Judiciary.

8. Chief Justice Roberts Issues 2024 Year-End Report

   Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has issued his 2024 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary.

9. Statement of Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr., Director of the AO, Regarding Veto of the JUDGES Act

   Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr., the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, issued a statement regarding the President’s veto of S. 4199, the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act.

10. New Courthouse Learning Center Teaches Minnesota Students About Judiciary

    The federal courts in Minnesota are preparing today’s students to be the leaders of tomorrow through a new courthouse learning center in St. Paul. The Justice and Democracy Center of Minnesota is one of a growing number of civics education centers, museums, and exhibits in federal court buildings across the country.