- New Rules for
Judicial-Conduct and Judicial-Disability Proceedings,
effective April 11, 2008
- Notice: CM/ECF Information (3/31/08)
- Federal Criminal Appellate Practice Writing Seminar
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The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is sponsoring a one-day
writing seminar on May 16th at the Portland Regency
Hotel in Portland, Maine for both experienced brief writers and less seasoned
criminal appellate practitioners. There is no charge to attend this seminar.
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Professor Timothy P. Terrell, co-author of "Thinking Like a Writer:
A Lawyer’s Guide to Effective Writing and Editing," will address how
to write a brief that is clear and persuasive. Experienced criminal appellate
practitioners from the public and private sectors will add their own tips
on brief writing and will also address major developments in First Circuit
and United State Supreme Court law.
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The seminar materials have been submitted to the CLE organizations in Puerto Rico,
Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island for CLE-accreditation. Attendees will
receive a Certificate of Attendance. This seminar has been approved for the
following CLE credits:
Puerto Rico - 5.75 credits/0 ethics credit
Maine - 5.75 credits/0 ethics credit
New Hampshire - 5.75 credits/0 ethics credit
Rhode Island - 6.5 credits/0 ethics credit
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This writing seminar was conducted in San Juan, Puerto Rico on November 9,
2007, and in Boston on April 25, 2008.
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Click here for a registration form
and seminar program for the May 16th Portland session.
- Notice of Adoption of Amendment to Local Rule 32.0
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Counsel and parties proceeding pro se must inform the Court of any change of address,
firm name, telephone number and fax number. Please click here
for new change of address instructions and form.
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