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...
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Fri, 11/21/2025
The Staff Attorneys' Office for 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 ...
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...
Fri, 08/01/2025
Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit announced today that Nell Brown has been selected as the next Criminal Justice Act Case Budgeting Attorney, effective September 15, 2025. Additional...
Mon, 06/16/2025
The Circuit Executive's Office is seeking programs to host the 2027 First Circuit Conference with consideration from Rhode Island venues. Please access the request for proposal with required event specifications...
Thu, 06/05/2025
Susan J. Goldberg, Circuit Executive of the U.S. Courts for the First Circuit, announced today that Jaime Toro-Monserrate has been selected to serve as Chief Settlement Counsel of the Puerto Rico office of the First Circuit Civil Appeals...
Thu, 06/05/2025
Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit announced today that John A. Dorsey, Jr., has been selected to fill the upcoming vacancy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode...
Wed, 06/04/2025
The Circuit Executive's Office of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for the position of Project and Procurement Specialist. Further details can be found...