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Notices & Announcements

Notice Regarding Operations During Possible Lapse in Federal Appropriations

September 28, 2023

In the event of a lapse in federal appropriations on Sunday, October 1, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will remain open for business and will be fully staffed to provide all judicial business functions until further notice from the court. Arguments scheduled for the week of October 2, 2023, will proceed as scheduled.

Electronic case filing will remain available through CM/ECF and electronic filing deadlines will remain in effect. 

The full notice is available on the court’s website.

Release of Materials in Judicial Investigation

September 20, 2023

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.

Release of Materials in Ongoing Judicial Investigation

August 4, 2023

Pursuant to Judge Newman’s request under Rule 23(b)(7) and pursuant to Rule 23(b)(8), the materials below are being released.  Judge Newman has also requested public release of the transcript of the oral argument held on July 13, 2023.  The Committee is prepared to release that transcript, but has been waiting for proposed redactions from Judge Newman since July 27.  Once Judge Newman proposes any redactions or confirms that she has none, the transcript will be released promptly.

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 statement at this time.

Public Service Interruption Notice (July 3, 2023)

July 3, 2023

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is experiencing technical difficulties and is unable to receive external emails, telephone calls, or web chat service requests. Walk-in public services are also limited to only accepting paper filings or documents. Public electronic filing, PACER access, and online payment services remain available.

There is currently no estimated time as to when services will be fully restored but additional information will be posted once it becomes available. 

Release of Prior Orders in Ongoing Judicial Investigation

June 5, 2023

The Court has approved the public release of all prior orders of the Special Committee and the Judicial Council, as well as Judge Newman’s Letter Responses to date, with appropriate redactions to protect the identity of witnesses.  These orders, including orders entered today, are available below. Prior orders in this matter can be found on the court’s website.

Neither the Judicial Council, Special Committee, nor the Court are providing any additional statement at this time.

Federal Circuit Schedules October 2023 Session for the Atlanta Area

May 30, 2023

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit is pleased to announce that it intends to sit in Atlanta, Georgia as part of its October 2023 session.  The Federal Circuit will also concurrently hold its regular session in Washington, D.C.  Counsel scheduled for the October 2023 session in either location will be notified by the Clerk’s Office later this year. The full notice is available here (pdf).