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  • 2020-28050 — Rules of Practice and Procedure for Administrative Hearings Before the Office of Administrative Law Judges
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 1862
    Reading Time:about 28 minutes

    The Department of Labor is proposing changes to improve the rules for administrative hearings before its Office of Administrative Law Judges. The main update is to require electronic filing and service of documents, making it easier and more efficient for lawyers and their clients. These rules also allow self-represented individuals to choose between electronic and traditional methods for filing papers. The Department has considered potential impacts and ensured that changes comply with relevant laws and regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants to start using computers to share important papers for certain kinds of meetings, which will make it faster and easier for people who have lawyers. People who don't have lawyers can still use paper if they want, but the plan doesn't say much about how it might be tricky for some people who don't have computers or the internet.

  • 2020-28056 — Rules of Practice and Procedure Concerning Filing and Service and Amended Rules Concerning Filing and Service
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 1834
    Reading Time:about 114 minutes

    The Department of Labor is proposing changes to rules regarding filing and service in proceedings involving the Administrative Review Board. The new rules aim to make electronic filing (e-filing) and electronic service (e-service) mandatory for attorneys and representatives, while self-represented individuals will have the choice of using electronic or traditional methods. The proposed changes include updates to existing regulations, aiming for improved efficiency and reduced processing time by transitioning to electronic case files. Public comments on the proposed rulemaking are being solicited until February 10, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of Labor wants lawyers to use computers to send and receive important documents instead of paper, making it faster and easier, but people who aren't lawyers can choose whether to use a computer or not. They are asking people to say what they think about this idea by a certain date.

  • 2024-31242 — Practice and Procedure: Rules of General Application, Safeguards, Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations, and Section 337 Adjudication and Enforcement
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 225
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) has made amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure. The changes are designed to address technical corrections, clarify provisions, and ensure the rules are harmonized and consistent. These amendments are aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs in the administration of agency proceedings and apply to future investigations and proceedings starting February 3, 2025. Some key updates include implementing gender-neutral language, eliminating paper copies in favor of e-filing, and refining confidentiality designations during the filing process.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States International Trade Commission is updating its rules to make them clearer and easier to follow, such as using gender-neutral words and allowing everyone to file papers online instead of on paper.