Navigation 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. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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New Court Programs Inspire Students to Enter Legal Profession
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. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judge Raymond Lohier Shares His Immigration Story and the Diverse Perspective it Brings
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. Click Here To Read The Full Article
New Civics Education Program Puts a Local Lens on Landmark Supreme Court Cases
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. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Bankruptcy Filings Rise 16.8 Percent
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. Click Here To Read The Full Article