CommLaw Monitor
Funding for federal courts could end on February 1st
On January 22 nd, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts estimated that federal courts can sustain paid operations through January 31, 2019 – but “no further extensions beyond February 1 st will be possible.”…
Government shutdown closes in on the federal court system (including the trade courts)
Despite the partial government shutdown since December 22 nd, the Supreme Court and lower federal courts have remained open by drawing on non-appropriated funds and court fees. Federal courts will be able to continue…
How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting Federal Agencies
While many today returned to work after the Holiday season, things remained quieter than usual here in the nation’s capital – with many federal workers furloughed until further notice as the federal government…
Trade Agencies Closed for Business with Government Shutdown
As a result of the partial government shutdown which began on December 22, 2018, about 800,000 federal employees are currently on furlough or working without pay. Nine federal departments have been shutdown: Department…
FCC Reopens; Temporary Suspension of Filing Deadlines
UPDATED . Filing Deadlines and Rescheduled Open Meeting Announced With the temporary budget deal reached on October 16th, the FCC again opened for business on October 17. However, the FCC published a notice this…