The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit is accepting comments about proposed amendments to 5th Circuit Procedures 6, 8, 11, 15, 18, 19, and 20. Read the full notice, which includes the proposed redline changes, on the court’s website.… Continue Reading
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit adopted a change to its rules this month. The amendment is as follows: FIFTH CIRCUIT RULE 32.4 5th Cir. R. 32.4 Motion for Extra-Length Briefs. A motion to file a brief in excess of the page length or word volume limitations must be filed at least … Continue Reading
The United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit is accepting comments about proposed amendments to circuit rules 26, 28, 29, 31, and 32. Read the full notice, which includes the proposed redline changes, on the court’s website. The court is accepting written comments through November 15 by email at Changes@ca5.uscourts.gov or by mail … Continue Reading
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit adopted a change to its rules this week. The amendment is as follows: FIFTH CIRCUIT RULE 27.1.20 27.1.20 To rule on an unopposed motion by the government or a defendant in a direct criminal appeal to gain access to matters sealed in the case and for … Continue Reading
