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Hon. Julie A. Robinson (12-CV-E)

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Released onAugust 20, 2012

Category: Suggestions

Committee: Civil

Rules Status: Considered

Rule or Form: New rule(s) regarding electronic signatures and the retention of paper documents containing original signatures

4/18 - Amendments adopted by the Supreme Court and transmitted to Congress.
9/17 - Amendments to Rule 5 approved by the Judicial Conference.
6/17 - Amendments to Rule 5 approved by the Standing Committee.
4/17 - Amendments to Rule 5 approved by the Advisory Committee.
8/16 - Proposed amendments to Rule 5 published for public comment.
4/13 - Advisory Committee considered for the first time; similar issues considered as part of the inter-advisory committee on electronic filing, service, notice, and signature.