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.

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.

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. 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.

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. 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.

NY Residential Brush Burning Prohibition Reminder

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding residents that the annual statewide prohibition on residential brush burning begins March 16 and ends May 14. This annual ban is in place to reduce wildfire risks during the spring season.

NY Environmental Conservation Police Activity Report 2025

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Law Enforcement reported responding to over 35,575 complaints in 2025, resulting in 15,673 tickets or arrests for environmental violations. The report highlights specific enforcement actions, including a snowmobile checkpoint and a response to a loose bull.

Beetle Predator Reproducing Successfully for Adelgid Control

New York State agencies announced a major milestone in biological control efforts against the invasive hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA). The predator beetle, *Laricobius nigrinus*, is reproducing successfully in the Hudson Valley, exceeding collection expectations and allowing for redistribution to new sites.