Judge Susan H. Black of the Middle District of Florida provides commentary on S. 2027 to Senator Robert Graham. She encloses a history of the Federal Magistrates Act of 1968 by U.S. Magistrate Harvey E. Schlesinger.
In a memorandum to the chairman and members of the Judicial Conference, the executive committee recommends that the Judicial Conference oppose S. 2027 as it is currently drafted and instead offer its own plan and recommendations for case management reform.
An updated draft of the Judicial Conference's statement of principles regarding S. 2027, transmitted to the executive committee and Robert F. Peckham by Karen K. Seigel and Robert E. Feidler, respectively
Robert E. Feidler and Karen K. Siegel write to the Judicial Conference Executive Committee about the Judicial Conference Guidance and Principles, attached
District Judge Avern Cohn writes to inform Administrative Office Director L. Ralph Mecham that Chief Judge Cook has asked him to monitor the Biden Bill's progress and asks to be kept in the loop regarding negotiations.
Press release summarizing Judge Aubrey E. Robinson's statement before Congress regarding S. 2027, and announcing the formation of a Judicial Conference subcommittee to review and offer opinions on civil justice reform legislation as bills H.R. 3898 and S. 2027 move through Congress