Litigator Libations

The U.S. Air Force's Defense Counsel Assistance Program (DCAP) has a lively biweekly podcast called Litigator Libations. Run by Darrel "the DCAP" Johnson, it's also available here. Seventy episodes have been uploaded since 2021. "The Air Force DCAP providing updates and tips on defensive litigation in military justice including discussing recent appellate decisions and advocacy tips." Check it out!

End o' Term

During the Term that ernded on September 30, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces handed down full opinions in 30 cases. One argued case from the Term is hanging fire.

The court ruled on numerous petitions for grant of review as well as original petitions for extraordinary relief, writ-appeal petitions, petitions for a new trial, and procedural motions (many of which sought extensions of time). We know of no original or reciprocal attorney disciplinary matters during the Term. 

On September 30, the court issued revised Rules of Practice and Procedure that went into effect on October 1. It also entered the usual Notice concerning the Rules Advisory Committee:

Pursuant to Rule 45 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure, United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, the following persons are, this 30th day of September, 2024, hereby appointed as members of the Rules Advisory Committee, effective October 1, 2024, for a term expiring on September 30, 2027:

Mr. Dwight H. Sullivan, Esq., Mr. Thomas E. Booth, Esq., Mr. Seth D. Berlin, Esq. 

The following members, whose terms expire on the dates indicated below, remain on the Rules Advisory Committee:

 To expire on September 30, 2025:

 Prof. Alan B. Morrison (Chair), Ms. Michelle Lindo McCluer, Esq., Ms. Carol K. Joyce, Esq.

To expire on September 30, 2026:

Mr. William A. DeCicco, Esq., Ms. Rebecca S. Snyder, Esq., Mr. Solomon L. Wisenberg, Esq.

The Clerk of the Court is an ex officio member of the Committee and serves as its Reporter.

The Court expresses its deep appreciation to John P. Taitt for his distinguished service as a member of the Rules Advisory Committee.

According to USASpending.gov, the court's obligated amount for FY24 was $15,692,849 as of August 30. Of that, 57.49% ($9,021,524) went to Personnel Compensation and Benefits.