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This morning the Federal Circuit released a “Notice of Updated Clerk’s Office Filing and Practice Resources.” Here is the text of today’s announcement, with links to updated electronic filing procedures, an updated guide to oral argument, and an updated guide for unrepresented parties.

This morning the Federal Circuit released a “Notice of Change to January 2022 Session.” In it, the court announced it will conduct all arguments in January by telephone as a result of “public health conditions impacting the National Capital Region.” Here is the text of today’s announcement.

This morning the Federal Circuit released a Notice of New Revised Protocols for In-Person Argument. Here is the text of today’s announcement.

This morning the Federal Circuit published an updated version of its Rules of Practice. Notably, the court indicated amendments effective today to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure do not impact the court’s local rules or procedures. Here is the text of today’s announcement along with a link to the new document.

This morning the Federal Circuit announced a new joint order with the Court of Federal Claims concerning access to the National Courts Building complex in Washington, D.C. This new order supersedes the court’s previous order dated July 31, 2021. Here is the text of today’s announcement.

This morning the Federal Circuit announced that it will be closed on Friday, November 26, following its closure for the Thanksgiving federal holiday on Thursday, November 25. Here is the text of today’s announcement.

Today the Federal Circuit announced the launch of its new website. Here is the court’s announcement regarding the new website and some highlights of the website’s new and improved features.

This afternoon, the Federal Circuit announced the swearing in of the newest judge serving on the bench of the Federal Circuit, the Honorable Tiffany P. Cunningham. Here is today’s announcement.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced that the court has entered a new order concerning access to the National Courts Building complex in Washington, D.C., limiting access through October 31, 2021. Here is the text of today’s announcement.

This morning the Federal Circuit announced revised protocols for in-person arguments that apply starting with the court’s September 2021 hearings, which begin on Monday, August 30. Notably, compared to the protocols issued in June, the court reduced the number of non-arguing attendees from two to one per arguing counsel; the court adjusted the protocols to require vaccinated individuals to wear masks in the court building; and now, “[t]o enter the courtroom, counsel and attendees will be required to attest to the fact that they are fully vaccinated or have received a negative COVID19 test administered within the prior 48 hours.” Here is the text of this morning’s announcement, with links to the revised protocols and related documents.