United States Tax Court: Press Releases

Press Releases

2012

09/18/12 - In Memory of Judge Russell E. Train.
09/11/12 - In Memory of Judge Lapsley W. Hamblen, Jr.
07/13/12 - In Memory of Judge Renato Beghe.
07/06/12 - The Tax Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure requiring electronic filing by most practitioners, providing privacy protections in whistleblower cases, and making other miscellaneous and conforming changes.
06/26/12 - The Tax Court announces a uniform method of spot-citing Memorandum Opinions.
06/12/12 - The Tax Court announces the investiture of Judge Kathleen Kerrigan.
05/08/12 - The Tax Court has issued a press release announcing the date and time of the 2012 written exam for admission to practice for applicants other than attorneys at law.
05/07/12 - Judge Michael B. Thornton has been elected as Chief Judge of the United States Tax Court to serve a 2-year term beginning June 1, 2012.
04/30/12 - Judge Robert P. Ruwe received the J. Edgar Murdock Award for distinguished service to the United States Tax Court.
04/17/12 - Daniel A. Guy, Jr., will take the oath of office to serve as a Special Trial Judge of the United States Tax Court on May 31, 2012.
03/26/12 - Chief Special Trial Judge Peter J. Panuthos received the J. Edgar Murdock Award for distinguished service to the United States Tax Court.
03/06/12 - Comments received on proposed amendments to the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure requiring electronic filing by most parties represented by counsel, providing privacy protections in whistleblower cases, and making other miscellaneous and conforming changes.

2011

12/28/11 - The Tax Court has announced proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure reducing the number of copies required for papers filed with the Court, requiring electronic filing by most parties represented by counsel, providing privacy protections in whistleblower cases, and making other miscellaneous and conforming changes.
06/17/11 - The Tax Court has added to its Internet Web site an “Orders” tab containing two new features to assist the public in identifying and locating orders issued by the Court: Today’s Designated Orders and Orders Search.
05/05/11 - The Tax Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure affecting time periods for filing summary judgment motions, Rule 155 computations, and motions regarding elections to proceed under the small tax case procedure, as well as other amendments to Rules and forms.
03/18/11 - Comments received on proposed amendments to the Tax Court Rules of Practice and Procedure affecting time periods for filing summary judgment motions, Rule 155 computations, motions regarding elections to proceed under the small tax case procedure, and answers in lien and levy cases, as well as other proposed amendments to Rules and forms.

2010

12/23/10 - Chief Judge John O. Colvin announced today that H.R. 5901, relating to appointment of employees of the United States Tax Court, was passed by the United States Senate on December 17 and by the United States House of Representatives on December 22.
12/20/10 - The Tax Court has announced proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure affecting time periods for filing summary judgment motions, Rule 155 computations, motions regarding elections to proceed under the small tax case procedure, and answers in lien and levy cases. It also proposes other amendments to its Rules and forms.
05/05/10 - The Tax Court has issued a press release announcing the date and time of the 2010 written exam for admission to practice for applicants other than attorneys at law.

2009

11/20/09 - The Tax Court has adopted an amendment to its Rules of Practice and Procedure authorizing the electronic filing of documents in all Tax Court cases effective January 1, 2010. The Court is also considering a proposal requiring in the near future electronic filing for most parties represented by practitioners admitted to practice before the Court, and has invited comments on the proposed eFiling requirement to be received by the Court by December 21, 2009.
09/18/09 - The Tax Court has adopted amendments to various Rules of Practice and Procedure to conform them more closely with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
03/27/09 - The Court has proposed amendments to conform its Rules of Practice and Procedure more closely with selected procedures from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

2008

10/09/08 - Judge Richard T. Morrison sworn in.
10/03/08 - The Court has adopted amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure regarding whistleblower award actions and electronic service, and other amendments to its Rules and forms.
08/04/08 - Judge David Gustafson sworn in.
08/01/08 - Judge Elizabeth Crewson Paris sworn in.
06/02/08 - The Court has proposed amendments to its Rules of Practice and Procedure regarding whistleblower award actions and electronic service, and other amendments to its Rules and forms.
04/30/08 - The Tax Court has issued a press release announcing the date and time of the 2008 written exam for admission to practice for applicants other than attorneys at law.
01/15/08 - The Court has adopted amendments to its Rules regarding privacy issues and access to its electronic case files, and other amendments to its Rules and forms.

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Last updated: September 18, 2012