Appellate Rule Amendments Add New Class of Cases to Those Covered by Longer Appeal Periods

Instead of the usual 30-day appeal period, a 60-day period applies when the United States, a federal officer, or federal agency is a party to a case. Recent amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure have expanded this class of matters to include U.S. officers or employees who have been sued in their individual capacity. This Alert discusses the new amendments.

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