Events & pRograms
Federal Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules meeting
The Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules will meet on April 15, 2026, in Charlotte, NC. Please let the Rules Secretary (RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov) know if you wish to observe this meeting in person or remotely through Microsoft Teams. To observe the meeting in person, individuals must contact the Rules Secretary office by 5 p.m. (eastern time) on April 8, 2026. After this deadline, only remote observation is permitted. Remote registration is available until the meeting date, provided it is completed before the projected end time.
Meeting Date & Time: April 15, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET) (approximate timing).
Meeting Location: Jury Assembly Room, Ground Level, United States District Court Western District of North Carolina (401 West Trade Street). After a security scan at the main entrance, you will need to sign in with a government issued ID or passport with the court security.
Food & Beverage: Procurement regulations prohibit us from including observers in the meals provided for committee members. We appreciate your understanding.
Special Needs: Please notify us if you need special accommodation. We are committed to upholding and providing a professional atmosphere that is ADA compliant.
The agenda and meeting materials will be available at this link at least ten days in advance of the meeting. Thank you for your interest in the rulemaking process.
Federal Advisory Committee on Civil Rules meeting
The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules will meet on April 14, 2026, in Charlotte, NC. Please the Rules Secretary (RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov) know if you wish to observe this meeting in person or remotely through Microsoft Teams. To observe the meeting in person, individuals must contact the Rules Secretary office by 5 p.m. (eastern time) on April 7, 2026. After this deadline, only remote observation is permitted. Remote registration is available until the meeting date, provided it is completed before the projected end time.
Meeting Date & Time: April 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET) (approximate timing).
Meeting Location: Jury Assembly Room, Ground Level, United States District Court Western District of North Carolina (401 West Trade Street). After a security scan at the main entrance, you will need to sign in with a government issued ID or passport with the court security.
Food & Beverage: Procurement regulations prohibit us from including observers in the meals provided for committee members. We appreciate your understanding.
Special Needs: Please notify us if you need special accommodation. We are committed to upholding and providing a professional atmosphere that is ADA compliant.
The agenda and meeting materials will be available at this link at least ten days in advance of the meeting. Thank you for your interest in the rulemaking process.
Deadline for written comment letters on proposed civil, evidence and criminal rules of procedure
Please notify LCJ if you plan to submit written comments.
cancelled - Public hearing on proposed rules, Federal Advisory Committee on Rules of Criminal Procedure
This hearing has been cancelled by the Rules committee. Please note that the January 22 will proceed as scheduled.
Public hearing on proposed rules, Federal Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence
Virtual hearing. Please register to participate at least 30 days in advance and notify LCJ.
Public hearing on proposed rules, Federal Advisory Committee on Civil Rules
Virtual hearing. Please register to participate at least 30 days in advance and notify LCJ.
Public hearing on proposed rules, Federal Advisory Committee on Rules of Criminal Procedure
Virtual hearing. Please register to participate at least 30 days in advance and notify LCJ.
Public hearing on proposed rules, Federal Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence
Virtual hearing. Please register to participate at least 30 days in advance and notify LCJ.
CANCELLED - Public hearing on proposed rules, Federal Advisory Committee on Civil Rules
The virtual civil hearing previously scheduled for January 13 has been cancelled and consolidated into a single virtual hearing on January 27, 2026.
Deadline to register to participate in the 2/5/26 hearing on proposed federal rules of criminal procedure
Interested parties should e-mail the Rules Committee Secretary at RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov. Please notify LCJ that you plan to participate.
Meeting of the Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure, US Judicial Conference
To register in advance to attend in person or on-line, e-mail RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov
The agenda and meeting materials will be available at this link at least ten days in advance of the meeting.
Deadline to register to participate in the 1/29/26 hearing on proposed federal rules of evidence
Interested parties should e-mail the Rules Committee Secretary at RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov. Please notify LCJ that you plan to participate.
Deadline to register to participate in the 1/27/26 hearing on proposed federal rules of evidence
Interested parties should e-mail the Rules Committee Secretary at RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov. Please notify LCJ that you plan to participate.
Deadline to register to participate in the 1/22/26 hearing on proposed federal rules of criminal procedure
Interested parties should e-mail the Rules Committee Secretary at RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov. Please notify LCJ that you plan to participate.
Deadline to register to participate in the 1/15/26 hearing on proposed federal rules of evidence
Interested parties should e-mail the Rules Committee Secretary at RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov. Please notify LCJ that you plan to participate.
Deadline to register to participate in the 1/13/26 hearing on proposed federal civil rules
Interested parties should e-mail the Rules Committee Secretary at RulesCommittee_Secretary@ao.uscourts.gov. Please notify LCJ that you plan to participate.
LCJ Expert Evidence Committee Meeting
For participate in the meeting, contact Dan Steen, DSteen@lfcj.com
LCJ's 2025 Fall Meeting
Please mark your calendar now, as LCJ’s Fall 2025 membership meeting returns to New York City
LCJ Fall 2025 Meeting Registration Deadline
LCJ members should register in advance of this deadline, as LCJ’s Fall meeting is expected to sell out early.