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This timeline includes tasks that are to be completed by the Administrative Office, the Judicial Conference, and the Federal Judicial Center
L. Ralph Mecham summarizes the major changes to the judiciary brought about by recent legislation in this memo to the Chief Justice and the members of the Judicial Conference
A news article detailing the passage of The Civil Justice Reform Act of 1990 (Wall Street Journal)
Discussion of each title of the Judicial Improvements Act of 1990
Debates and proceedings in the House of Representatives pertaining to H.R. 5316 and the provisions of the Judicial Improvements Act.
The record of the 10/27/1990 proceedings of the House and Senate, including the passage of the Civil Justice Reform Act
An article regarding negotiations between the Judiciary and Congress regarding the Civil Justice Reform Act. (Legal Times)
Senator Joseph R. Biden's report to the Senate regarding S. 592, the Civil Voir Dire Demonstration Act of 1990
Administrative Office Director L. Ralph Mecham provides members of the Judicial Conference with updates on recent legislation
The Congressional Record of House proceedings related to H.R. 3898