Sixth Circuit modifies court rules

The Court recently announced amendments to the FRAP and local rules: http://www.ca6.uscourts.gov/internet/rules_and_procedures/rulesproc.htm.

Significantly, local rule 30 does away with the need to file an appendix in most immigration petitions for review.  According to the clerk's office, this rule is effective immediately and applies to pending cases, although counsel is cautioned to check with the case manager before deciding whether to forgo an appendix. This rule should reduce the time and cost associated with filing a petition for review.

The amendments also reflect a change in the way time periods are computed.