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ARTICLE · 10 JUNE 2020

Federal Courts Extend Suspension Periods To June 15

The Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) and the Federal Court (FC) have extended their Suspension Periods to June 15, 2020.

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The Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) and the Federal Court (FC) have extended their Suspension Periods to June 15, 2020.

Federal Court of Appeal

On May 28, 2020, the FCA issued a Notice to the Parties and the Profession extending the Suspension Period to June 15, 2020.

Federal Court

On May 29, 2020, the FC issued an updated Practice Direction and Order (FC Update), also extending the Suspension Period to June 15, 2020. Pursuant to the FC Update:

  • the Suspension Period is still subject to the five exceptions listed in the FC's Practice Direction and Order of April 29, 2020 (which we discuss here):
    • urgent and exceptional matters;
    • case management hearings;
    • by request of a party to proceed by telephone or video;

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