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News and Notices

Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Fri, 05/22/2026

The Staff Attorney's Office of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for the position of Temporary Staff Attorney. Further details can be found ...

Fri, 05/22/2026

The Staff Attorney's Office of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for the position of Temporary Legal Intern. Further details can be found ...

Fri, 05/15/2026

Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has announced the formation of a Bankruptcy Merit Selection Panel to screen and review applicants for the bankruptcy judgeship vacancy in San Juan, Puerto...

Fri, 05/15/2026

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico. More information can be found ...

Wed, 04/08/2026

The Circuit Executive's Office of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for the position of Space and Facilities Project Specialist. Further details can be found ...

Wed, 01/07/2026

Effective January 1, 2026, the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel attorney hourly rates, case compensation maximum for certain appeals, and mileage rate for privately-owned vehicles have increased, as provided in the attached...

Mon, 12/01/2025

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit previously provided notice of proposed amendments to Local Rule 39.0. No comments were received. The court hereby provides notice that it has adopted the amendments to...

Tue, 11/04/2025

The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time United States Magistrate Judge, serving in Providence, Rhode Island, commencing upon the retirement of Magistrate Judge Patricia A....

Thu, 10/16/2025

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit provides notice that it proposes the attached amendments to Local Rule 39.0.

Thu, 08/14/2025

Chief Judge David J. Barron, of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, announced that United States Bankruptcy Judge Michael A. Fagone, of the District of Maine, will assume the duties of Chief Judge of the United States...

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