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Yesterday the Federal Circuit released a “Notice of Revised Building Access Restrictions and Protocols for In-Person Argument.” In addition to previous protocols released on October 25, 2021, the court has added a new building-wide mask requirement and various other restrictions for the National Courts Building. The court also issued revised protocols for in-person argument that includes mask mandates, attendance limitations, and health certifications that will apply once in-person argument resumes. Here is the text of the announcement.

This morning the Federal Circuit released a “Notice of Change to February 2022 Session.” In it, the court announced that it will be conducting all scheduled arguments for the February 2022 session by video conference, with a simultaneous live audio stream of each argument broadcast via the court’s YouTube channel. Here is the text of today’s announcement.

This morning the Federal Circuit announced that a read-aloud service is now available on the Federal Circuit website. The service is intended to provide an accessibility tool for users who have trouble reading, have visual impairments, or other limitations accessing information. Here is the text of today’s announcement.

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.