Changes to the Federal Rules of Procedure
Posted On: October 5, 2009
The Drug and Device Law Blog has a guest post explaining expected changes to the Federal Rules of Procedure that will dramatically change how time is calculated in litigation in federal court. If you are an attorney with a case in federal court, you really need to read this post.
One interesting tidbit that will be a blow to courier services and lawyers looking for a very petty advantage: the deletion of the rule that provided extra time if service was effectuated by U.S. Mail rather than by hand delivery.
