Greenspan v Greenspan US Court Ruling Clarifies Post-Opp Motion Deadline

• The operative date for post-opinion motions and petitions for certification was established by amendments to the Connecticut Practice Book, effective January 1, 2011.
• The officially released date appearing in an opinion now marks the start of relevant time periods for filings.
• This change affects lawyers and parties involved in similar cases, requiring careful review of opinions to ensure timely submissions.
• The distinction between officially released and publication dates is crucial for post-opinion procedures.

The operative date for the beginning of all time periods for the filing of postopinion motions and petitions for certification is the “officially released” date appearing in the opinion.

A recent US court ruling has clarified the timeline for filing post-opinion motions and petitions for certification. The operative date for these filings was established by amendments to the Connecticut Practice Book, effective January 1, 2011. The key takeaway is that the officially released date appearing in the opinion will now serve as the starting point for all relevant time periods. This change has significant implications for lawyers and parties involved in similar cases.

The distinction between the 'officially released' date and the actual publication date of an opinion is crucial. According to court precedent, the officially released date marks the moment when an opinion becomes publicly available, either through publication in the Connecticut Law Journal or as a slip opinion. This clarification has been welcomed by legal professionals seeking clarity on post-opinion procedures.

The revised operative date for post-opinion motions and petitions for certification will have far-reaching consequences for lawyers and parties navigating the US court system. With the officially released date now serving as the benchmark, litigants must carefully review opinions to ensure timely filings. This shift underscores the importance of precise timing in the legal process.

Lawyers should note the new operative date for post-opinion motions and petitions for certification, which is now tied to the officially released date appearing in the opinion.

Source: Original reporting via court documents