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This morning, the Federal Circuit announced that, given the restoration of federal appropriations, it has resumed normal operations. Here is the full text of the announcement.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced it has adopted amendments to the Federal Circuit Rules of Practice and Practice Notes. After receiving and reviewing public comments to the proposed amendments, published on September 16, the court has ordered the adoption of the proposed amendments, as amended, effective December 1, 2025. The announcement includes links to the court’s order, a draft proof copy of the Federal Circuit Rules of Practice, and a summary of the adopted amendments. Here is a full text to the announcement along with links to the materials.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced that during the government shutdown the Federal Circuit will remain open and continue staffing as necessary. All scheduled arguments will proceed as scheduled, and all filing deadlines remain in effect. Here is the full text of the announcement along with a link to the court’s related order.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced modified hours of operation for the public intake counter of its Clerk’s Office during the government shutdown. Here is the full text of the announcement.

Yesterday, the Federal Circuit announced the closure of the Circuit Library and suspension of all public and support services until further notice due to the lapse in federal appropriations. Here is the full text of the announcement.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced that the Clerk’s Office and Circuit Library will be temporarily unavailable for public services and support this afternoon. Electronic filing will be available. Here is the full text of the announcement.

This morning, the Federal Circuit announced it will remain open for business during the lapse in federal appropriations, all scheduled arguments will proceed as scheduled, and all deadlines remain in place. Here is the full text of the announcement along with a link to the court’s related order.

On Wednesday, the Federal Circuit announced that next month it will be relocating the court’s drop box and changing the times when it will be available. Here is the text of the announcement.

Yesterday, the Federal Circuit announced proposed amendments to the Federal Circuit Rules of Practice. Among other things, the amendments would add a new section permitting an eligible law student to enter an appearance on behalf of a party with the consent of the party and a supervising attorney, as well as appear on briefs and participate in oral arguments in appropriate circumstances. The amendments would also prohibit former court employees from disclosing to new employers or potential employers the list they receive of pending cases that they may not participate in or assist with after employment at the court. The announcement includes links to the proposed amendments and an email address to submit public comments. Here is a full text to the announcement along with links to the materials.

Monday and again yesterday, the Federal Circuit announced the launch of what it is calling the Federal Circuit Center for Innovation & Law. The announcement includes links to a website, an Instagram page, and a LinkedIn page. The website describes the Center as offering field trips for middle and high school students to experience “the connections between law, history, science, and technology.” Here is the full text of the announcement along with the links to the materials.