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SUPREME COURT OK’S USE OF UNPUBLISHED OPINIONS

In April, the U.S. Supreme Court approved an administrative change that will allow attorneys to cite unpublished opinions in federal courts. The historic rule, scheduled to go into effect Jan. 1, 2007, brings to a conclusion a long-standing debate over the accountability associated with unpublished opinions, which are generally written ... Log in to view the full text.