The Judicial Conference Advisory Committees on Appellate, Bankruptcy, Civil and Evidence Rules have proposed amendments to their respective rules, have asked that they be circulated to the bench, bar, and public for comment. Appellate Rules:  35, and 40 Bankruptcy Rules: 2002, 2004, and 8012 Civil Rules: 30 Rules of Evidence: 404 The proposed amendments and the advisory committees’ reports explaining the proposed changes are posted on the Judiciary’s website. The information is posted in a printable format for those who prefer hard-copy documents. The public comment period closes on February 15, 2019.