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Manuals, Monographs & Guides

As part of its educational mission, the Center produces monographs on substantive legal subjects and a variety of manuals and guides for judges and court staff. Topics covered include discrete areas of law, courtroom and case-management procedures, the Federal Rules, and different types of litigation. These publications are authored by Center staff and outside subject-matter experts. See also Reports & Studies.

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Admiralty and Maritime Law [Superseded]

This monograph introduces federal judges to admiralty and maritime law, including both general maritime and statutory law. The author examines the rules relating to jurisdiction and procedure that are peculiar to this field. Topics include areas relating to commercial law, such as charter parties, carriage of goods, and marine insurance.

January 1, 2004
A Primer on the Jurisdiction of the U.S. Courts of Appeals, Third Edition

This primer is a brief introduction to the complexity and nuance in the subject-matter jurisdiction of the U.S. courts of appeals. It examines procedural issues related to the exercise of appellate jurisdiction in appeals from final judgments and interlocutory appeals. It covers civil and criminal appeals, extraordinary writs, and federal administrative agency reviews.

August 3, 2023
A Primer on the Jurisdiction of the U.S. Courts of Appeals, Second Edition [Superseded]

Superseded by A Primer on the Jurisdiction of the U.S. Courts of Appeals, Third Edition.

January 1, 2009
A Primer on the Jurisdiction of the U.S. Courts of Appeals [Superseded]

A brief introduction to the statutory law, case law, and rules of court governing the U.S. courts of appeals. The author traces the appeals process and analyzes jurisdictional requirements for final and interlocutory appeals, criminal appeals, review by writ, and agency appeals. He provides an annotated bibliography. This publication is copyrighted by the author. Note: A "talking book" of this publication available from the Center's Information Services Office.

January 1, 1989
A New Judge’s Introduction to Federal Judicial Administration, Second Edition

This guide serves as a brief introduction to the administrative organization of the federal judiciary, and the organizations, offices, and individuals involved in the governance of the federal judiciary.

July 20, 2020
A Guide to the Judicial Management of Bankruptcy Mega-Cases, Second Edition—Report and Exhibits

(update of the 2007 version to incorporate the December 2007 bankruptcy rules amendments)

January 1, 2009
A Guide to the Judicial Management of Bankruptcy Mega-Cases, Second Edition

(update of the 2007 version to incorporate the December 2007 bankruptcy rules amendments)

January 1, 2009

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