Navigation 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. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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Judiciary Releases First Annual Report on the Workplace
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. Click Here To Read The Full Article
The Need for Additional Judgeships: Litigants Suffer When Cases Linger
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. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judge and Intern Forge Lasting Bond Through Shared Native Heritage
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. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Bankruptcy Filings Rise 16.2 Percent
Personal and business bankruptcy filings rose 16.2 percent in the twelve-month period ending Sept. 30, 2024, compared with the previous year. Click Here To Read The Full Article