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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

Jul. 14, 2012

Circuit cancels 2013 conference

The cost-cutting move followed blistering criticism from two prominent lawmakers.

By John Roemer
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The judicial conference of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals - an annual event for more than 40 years - will not be held in 2013, Circuit Executive Cathy A. Catterson said Friday.

The cost-cutting move followed blistering criticism of the expense and luxurious locale of the 2012 event, set for Aug. 13-16 in Maui, from two prominent lawmakers, Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., the ranking membe...

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