United States

Electronic Access Fees for Federal Agencies

The Administrative Office of the United States Courts will begin collecting fees for electronic public access in bankruptcy courts using the CM/ECF system starting July 1, 2001. This notice clarifies the implementation of a seven cents per page fee for electronic access to court data.

Chapter 7 Trustee Payment Regulations Under Bankruptcy Code

The Administrative Office of United States Courts has issued a notice regarding regulations for the administration of payments to Chapter 7 trustees under Section 330(e) of the Bankruptcy Code. These regulations are effective September 30, 2021.

Garnishment of Pay for Federal Judiciary Employees

The Administrative Office of United States Courts published a rule regarding the garnishment of pay for officers and employees of the federal judiciary, excluding the Supreme Court. This rule establishes procedures for handling such garnishments.

Administration of Certain Payments to Chapter 7 Trustees

The Administrative Office of the United States Courts issued a notice regarding the administration of certain payments to Chapter 7 Trustees. These revisions took effect on June 2, 2022.

Court Interpreters Certification Exam Announcement

The Administrative Office of United States Courts announced the written segment of the certification examination for court interpreters in multiple languages. Applications for the August 27, 1994 examination are due by July 15, 1994.

Senior Companion/Foster Grandparent Income Eligibility

The ACTION agency published updated income eligibility rules for the Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent programs. These changes, effective May 2, 1994, adjust the income thresholds for program participants.

Office of Administration Removes Regulations to Align Policy with Law

The Executive Office of the President's Office of Administration is removing certain regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations. This action aligns published policy with current legal interpretations, clarifying that the Office of Administration is not an agency under the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act of 1974. The rule is effective March 17, 2015.

United States v. Damon Houston - Criminal Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's imposition of a 60-month prison sentence for Damon Houston, who violated the conditions of his supervised release. The court found the sentence substantively reasonable and did not abuse its discretion.

Wayne Lyle v. Fulcrum Loan Holdings, LLC - Bankruptcy Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals filed an opinion regarding the appeal of an order denying motions to stay a real property sale in a bankruptcy proceeding. The court addressed jurisdictional issues and mootness concerning the appeal.

United States v. Joshua Thompson - Criminal Appeal

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals granted counsel's motion to withdraw in the case of United States v. Joshua Thompson. The court affirmed Thompson's conviction and sentence after an independent review of the record found no arguable issues of merit.