Who is the Circuit Justice for the Second Circuit?
Sonia Sotomayor
The Second Circuit has its clerk’s office and hears oral arguments at the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse at 40 Foley Square in Lower Manhattan….
| United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit | |
|---|---|
| Judges | 13 |
| Circuit Justice | Sonia Sotomayor |
| Chief Judge | Debra Ann Livingston |
| ca2.uscourts.gov |
What is a briefing schedule in court?
The court sets the briefing schedule when the record is complete and sends notice to the parties of the dates the briefs are to be filed.
Are Second Circuit arguments in person?
In the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, counsel appearing for in-person oral argument starting Aug. 16 also can also only have one colleague with them, according to a Monday announcement. Courtrooms in the 2nd Circuit remain closed to the public, as they are in other regions, including the 9th Circuit.
Is the Second Circuit conservative?
Remember, the Second Circuit was previously comprised of a liberal majority and was flipped to a conservative-appointed majority in late 2019.
What is a briefing in court?
In the United States a brief is a written legal argument that is presented to a court to aid it in reaching a conclusion on the legal issues involved in the case.
What is a brief hearing?
Submitting a written “brief” to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) prior to your hearing allows you to highlight the most important evidence, clarify the issues, and present your theory of the case.
How often are court appeals successful?
The national average is that 4 percent of those appeals succeed, compared to 21 percent civil cases that are overturned. However, success doesn’t mean you’re off the hook, it means you get a new trial.
When to file reply briefs in Second Circuit?
June 13, 2019 – Amendment to the Local Rules of the Second Circuit – The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has amended Local Rule 31.2(a)(2), effective June 13, 2019, which governs the time to file reply briefs. The time to file an Oral Argument Statement, Local Rule 34.1(a), has not been amended.
When to file notice of appeal to Second Circuit?
Document Filings and Form Deadlines – On March 16, 2020 the Second Circuit ordered a 21-day extension of time for all filings and deadlines. Filing dates set specifically by order after March 13, 2020 and the filing date for a notice of appeal or other document that confers jurisdiction on the Court were not covered by the March 16th order.
Who is the Chief Judge of the Second Circuit?
June 22, 2021 – Court Operations at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit – Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston has announced that the 2021 Term will begin on August 16, 2021 with oral arguments conducted in person at the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, Room 1703.
When is the deadline for the Second Circuit?
April 6, 2021 – Second Circuit’s Pro Bono Appellate Mediator Panel – The Legal Affairs Committee is accepting applications for the Second Circuit’s Pro Bono Appellate Mediator Panel. The deadline is June 30, 2021. Please refer to the Court’s official announcement and application materials, which are available here.