Here’s what was said about the Federal Rules web site: “Besides courtroom duties, the federal judiciary is responsible for establishing and maintaining the rules governing practice and procedure, and evidence in the federal courts. This responsibility encompasses a continuing obligation to study the operation and effect of the rules. When changes in the rules seem called for, the Judicial Conference of the U.S. recommends amendments or additions. Using the site, the Judicial Conference posts the complete text of proposed amendments. Conveniently, this site allows those wishing to comment to do so using a Web comment form. Right now, the ability to submit comments via the Web is temporary, part of a two-year pilot project, but if the project proves workable, it is likely to be extended.”

     Here’s what was said about the History of the Federal Judiciary web site: It “is a basis reference source for information about the history of the federal courts and the judges who have served on the federal courts since 1789. Of most practical use to practicing lawyers is the access it provides to the Federal Judges Biographical Database, containing entries for more than 2,800 individuals who have served as federal District and Court of Appeals judges, as well as Supreme Court justices. The record for each judge includes information on the nomination and confirmation process and service on the federal courts.”