Judge John D. Bates, of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, is the 2025 recipient of the Edward J. Devitt Distinguished Service to Justice Award.
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---- Old Section -----Bankruptcy Filings Increase 10.6 Percent
Personal and business bankruptcy filings increased 10.6 percent in the twelve-month period ending Sept. 30, 2025, compared with the previous year.
Judiciary Funding Runs Out; Only Limited Operations to Continue
The judicial branch announced that beginning on Monday, Oct. 20, it will no longer have funding to sustain full, paid operations.
Chief Justice Names Conference Committee Chairs
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.
Judiciary Still Operating as Shutdown Starts
Despite a federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, the Judiciary remains open and will continue paid operations through Friday, Oct. 17, by using court fee balances and other funds not dependent on a new appropriation.

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