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Cache Valley Electric Co. v. Dep't of Labor & Industries - Safety Violations

The Washington Court of Appeals reviewed penalties assessed by the Department of Labor and Industries against Cache Valley Electric Company for safety violations. The court affirmed one penalty for using a chainsaw near an exposed power line and reversed another concerning expired protective blankets.

Bankruptcy Rules Committee Meeting Notice

The Judicial Conference of the United States has issued a notice for an open meeting of the Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules. The meeting will be held on September 25, 2025, in Washington, DC, with options for in-person and remote observation.

Judicial Conference Proposes Rule Amendments and Schedules Hearings

The Judicial Conference of the United States, through its Advisory Committees, has proposed amendments to rules governing Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil, Criminal, and Evidence procedures. Public comment is open from August 15, 2025, to February 16, 2026, with virtual hearings scheduled in January and February 2026.

Evidence Rules Committee Meeting Observation Notice

The Judicial Conference of the United States has issued a revised notice for the Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules meeting. The meeting will now be held virtually on November 5, 2025, instead of in New Orleans, and will be open for remote observation only.

Criminal Rules Committee Meeting Notice

The Judicial Conference of the United States has issued a revised notice for the Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules open meeting. The meeting will now be held virtually on November 6, 2025, instead of in person. The public can observe remotely.

Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure Meeting Notice

The Judicial Conference's Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has issued a notice for an open meeting to be held on January 6, 2026. The meeting will be open to the public for observation, with specific registration deadlines for in-person attendance.

Proposed Rule for Victims of Crime Act Compensation Grant Program

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has proposed a new rule to replace existing Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Program Guidelines. This proposed rule aims to update and codify program requirements for the VOCA Victim Compensation Formula Grant Program.

Rule Withdrawn: International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has withdrawn a previously posted rule concerning the International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program. The withdrawal was due to an erroneous posting of an old document, and the agency intends to post the correct, active document.

Proposed Rule for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Formula Grant Program

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) proposes to update the regulations for the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) Formula Grant Program. This proposed rule aims to reflect changes from the 2002 JJDPA reauthorization and policy updates.

Justice Programs Office Withdraws Proposed Victims of Crime Act Rule

The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) has withdrawn its proposed rule to replace the existing Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Program Guidelines. The withdrawal is effective January 6, 2025, leaving the 2001 guidelines in place.