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Submitted by Megan Kindelan on June 17, 2011 - 10:38 am EDT
Some agencies (SSA, VA and DOJ) are making use of video technology in administrative hearings in ways that speed the processing of large case queues, save substantial amounts of money, and do not adversely affect the fairness of the proceedings.  This recommendation invites agencies (especially...
Submitted by Megan Kindelan on June 16, 2011 - 4:39 pm EDT
This recommendation, "Rulemaking Comments," passed at the 54th plenary session of the Administrative Conference of the United States, considers a variety of issues related to the comment phase of notice and comment rulemaking that are independent of whether the comments are paper or electronic. ...
Submitted by Megan Kindelan on April 14, 2011 - 10:35 am EDT
Listen to the Chairman's interview with Andrew Langer on Liberty Line's "Legal Wednesday" here.  The Chairman discussed the Ellis Island Special Master Case, what it takes to successfully rejuvenate the Administrative Conference, and a few of the agency's current projects, like E-Rulemaking. ...
Submitted by Megan Kindelan on April 6, 2011 - 11:16 am EDT
Paul R. Verkuil, the tenth Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States, was sworn in by Vice President Biden on April 6, 2010. Today marks the one-year anniversary of the President Emeritus of the College of William & Mary and former Dean of the Tulane and Cardozo Law Schools...
Submitted by Megan Kindelan on January 11, 2011 - 12:06 pm EST
On January 11, the Administrative Conference published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would implement the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.  Public comments will be accepted through February 10, 2011 via Regulations.gov, email to smcgibbon@acus.gov or by mail...
Submitted by Megan Kindelan on January 4, 2011 - 6:00 am EST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Kathy Kyle 202.480.2091 kkyle@acus.gov Revived Administrative Conference Publishes First Recommendation in Fifteen Years New Guidance For Agency Rulemaking That May Preempt State Law Washington, D.C., January 4, 2011 – The Administrative Conference of the United...
Submitted by Megan Kindelan on December 7, 2010 - 11:59 pm EST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Kathy Kyle 202.480.2091 kkyle@acus.gov Government and Private Sector Executives Gather to Launch Administrative Law Agency Supreme Court Justice to provide opening remarks at first Administrative Conference plenary in 15 years Washington, D.C., December 8, 2010 –...
Submitted by Megan Kindelan on October 4, 2010 - 5:20 pm EDT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Kathy Kyle 202.480.2091kkyle@acus.gov Building a Public-Private Partnership Dedicated to Improving GovernmentAdministrative Conference of the United States Announces Senior Fellows Washington, D.C., October 4, 2010 – The Administrative Conference of the United...
Submitted by Megan Kindelan on September 28, 2010 - 6:45 pm EDT
Download Public Member Announcement. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:  Kathy Kyle 202.480.2091kkyle@acus.gov A Commitment to Collaborative GovernmentAdministrative Conference of the United States Announces Public Members Washington, D.C., September 28, 2010 – The Administrative Conference of the...
Submitted by Megan Kindelan on July 8, 2010 - 11:54 am EDT
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release July 08, 2010 President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 7/8/10 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced the appointment of the following individuals to serve on the Council of the Administrative...