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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Mar 16, 2022

The federal judiciary this week took action on two issues that have raised red flags for Congress. First, a group of judges and officials tasked with reviewing the judiciary's approach to workplace sexual harassment and other misconduct has recommended several reforms to improve how allegations are addressed. The report comes out as Congress is set to hold hearings on the issue. Read more from the courts. Second, the Judicial Conference yesterday approved automating the release of judges' financial disclosure reports and amending its conflict screening policy. That move comes as Congress is considering whether more stringent requirements are needed. Read a release from the courts. Reuters has more on both stories.