The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has approved updates to the 2024-2025 sessions calendar and adopted the new 2025-2026 sessions calendar. Both calendars are available on the court’s website.
Pursuant to Judge Newman’s request under Rule 23(b)(7) and pursuant to Rule 23(b)(8), the materials below are being released.
Prior documents in this matter can be found on the court’s website. Neither the Judicial Council, Special Committee, nor the court are providing any additional statements at this time.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071(b) and Federal Circuit Rule 47(a), the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit gives notice that it proposes to amend Federal Circuit Rules of Practice 21, 27, 28, 30, 32, 35, and 40, the Practice Notes to Rules 15, 28, 30, 35, and 40, and the Federal Circuit Attorney Discipline Rules Introduction and Rule 5. The proposed amendments are available on the court’s website. If adopted, the amendments would take effect on December 1, 2024. Public comments must be received by the Clerk of Court on or before October 4, 2024.
Public comments must be received by the Clerk of Court on or before October 4, 2024, and may be submitted by email or by mail to Proposed Rules Comments 2023, Clerk’s Office, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 717 Madison Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20439.
The full notice is available on the court’s website (pdf).
On August 1, 2024, the Clerk’s Office and Circuit Library will be temporarily unavailable for public services and support from 1:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. (Eastern). Nonelectronic filings and materials may be deposited in the night drop box on H Street, N.W. Electronic filing will remain available.
Pursuant to Judge Newman’s request under Rule 23(b)(7) and pursuant to Rule 23(b)(8), the materials below are being released.
Prior documents in this matter can be found on the court’s website. Neither the Judicial Council, Special Committee, nor the court are providing any additional statements at this time.
*Updated on August 15, 2024 to add the July 8, 2024 Order, which was inadvertently omitted from the original release of materials.
Pursuant to Judge Newman’s request under Rule 23(b)(7) and pursuant to Rule 23(b)(8), the materials below are being released.
Prior documents in this matter can be found on the court’s website. Neither the Judicial Council, Special Committee, nor the court are providing any additional statements at this time.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is pleased to announce that it intends to sit in and around San Francisco, California as part of its October 2024 session. The Federal Circuit will also concurrently hold its regular session in Washington, D.C. Counsel scheduled for the October 2024 session in either location will be notified by the Clerk’s Office later this year. The full notice is available here (pdf).
From Monday, July 8, 2024 through Thursday, July 11, 2024, there will be extensive street closures and traffic restrictions near the National Courts Building. Court week will proceed as scheduled with access to the courthouse only available off of H Street, NW. Arguing counsel are encouraged to plan for extra time in getting to and from the courthouse.
For updates on street closures and traffic advisories, please visit the Metropolitan Police Department website and stay informed via local news.