Federal Reporter

Federal Reporter The Federal Reporter is a case reporter that publishes decisions of the United States Courts of Appeals for the federal circuit courts, as well as other federal courts, including the United States Court of Federal Claims, the United States Court of International Trade, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Federal Reporter was first published in 1884 and has been a primary source of federal appellate case law ever since. The reporter is published by Westlaw, a Thomson Reuters company. The Federal Reporter is widely used by attorneys, judges, and legal scholars to research and analyze federal appellate case law.

History and background

The Federal Reporter was first published in 1884, shortly after the establishment of the United States Courts of Appeals in 1883. The reporter was initially published by the West Publishing Company, which later became part of Thomson Reuters. The Federal Reporter was created to provide a centralized source of federal appellate case law, which was previously scattered across various state and federal reports. The reporter has undergone several changes and updates over the years, including the addition of new series and the transition to electronic publication.

Publication and coverage

The Federal Reporter publishes decisions of the United States Courts of Appeals for the 13 federal circuit courts, as well as other federal courts, including the United States Court of Federal Claims, the United States Court of International Trade, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The reporter covers a wide range of federal appellate case law, including constitutional law, statutory interpretation, and administrative law. The Federal Reporter is published in print and electronic formats, with new cases added on a regular basis.

Significance and usage

The Federal Reporter is a widely used and highly respected source of federal appellate case law. Attorneys, judges, and legal scholars rely on the reporter to research and analyze federal appellate case law, and to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the law. The Federal Reporter is also used by law schools and legal research institutions to support legal education and research. The reporter's cases are often cited by courts and litigants in support of their arguments, and are considered an important part of the common law of the United States.

Series and related reporters

The Federal Reporter has several series, including the first series (1884-1925), the second series (1925-1950), and the third series (1950-present). The reporter is part of a larger family of Westlaw reporters, which includes the Federal Supplement and the Federal Reporter, Third Series. The Federal Reporter is also related to other case reporters, such as the Northwest Reporter and the Northeast Reporter, which publish decisions of state courts.

Electronic access and citation

The Federal Reporter is available electronically through Westlaw and other online legal research platforms. The reporter is also available in print format, with new cases added on a regular basis. The Federal Reporter uses a unique citation system, which includes the reporter volume and page number, as well as the court and date of decision. The reporter is widely cited by courts and litigants, and is considered an authoritative source of federal appellate case law.

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