Announcements

Jennifer A. Shah Sworn in as Special Master in the Vaccine Program

On August 12, 2024, Jennifer A. Shah was sworn in as a Special Master of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program within the United States Court of Federal Claims.  Special Master Shah will carry out the functions authorized by the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34.

Robin M. Meriweather took the oath of office on August 9, 2024, as a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

Robin M. Meriweather took the oath of office on August 9, 2024, as a Judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims. President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. nominated Judge Meriweather on December 19, 2023, the United States Senate confirmed her on July 11, 2024, and the President appointed her to a 15-year term on August 8, 2024. Judge Carolyn N. Lerner of the United States Court of Federal Claims administered the oath of office.

Notice of Adoption of Amendments to Rules

On June 3, 2024, the court posted notice on its website advising of proposed amendments to its rules and inviting public comment on the proposed amendments by July 18, 2024. The court hereby adopts the amendments as proposed on its website on June 3, 2024, with minor modifications based on public comments.

Please see the Official Notice for more information.

General Order Regarding July 5th, Closure

The United States Court of Federal Claims will be closed on Friday, July 5, 2024.

The full order can be found here.

Notice of Proposed Amendments to Rules

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 2071(b) and 2503(b), the United States Court of Federal Claims hereby provides notice that it proposes to amend its rules and invites public comment on the proposed amendments.

For more information, please see the Official Notice.

Law Day 2024

Law Day 2024 will be on Wednesday, May 15 at 12:00 p.m. at The Willard. The theme is "Voices of Democracy" and our speaker will be Paul M. Smith. Mr. Smith is a Professor of Law at Georgetown and the Senior Vice President of the non partisan Campaign Legal Center.

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Updated Scheduled Matters

Beginning Tuesday, February 20, 2024, the court's daily schedule will be available through an automated link.

 

Court Closure Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The Court of Federal Claims will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 due to inclement weather.

General Order Regarding 2023 Holiday Closings

The United States Court of Federal Claims will be closed on Friday, November 24, 2023.

The full order can be found here.

Updated Fee Schedule

The Fee Schedule for the United States Court of Federal Claims has been updated effective 12/1/2023.

Changes effective 12/1/2023:

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