But this doesn't mean that the federal courts' computers aren't functioning!
For example, this morning at 4:05 a.m. the 9th Circuit's computer system dutifully posted on the Oral Argument Dates & Location page the identities of panels hearing cases next week. So don't think that just because it's a federal holiday that the courts are entirely shut down -- automated processes continue automatically!
No holidays for robots. |
For dispatches from the distaff side of appellate practice, see Morning Coats and First Arguments: Female SCOTUS Lawyers on Breaking Barriers as well as Appellate Honchos Duke It Out in 'Blurred Lines' Copyright Case.