TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 14, 2024

The American Bar Association (ABA) has asked the federal judiciary to stop using the term “court-appointed master," arguing that it has negative connotations and does not accurately describe the role of those who help guide litigation. The group proposed using the term “court-appointed neutral” instead. The judiciary’s Advisory Committee on Civil Rules may consider the change when it meets on April 9, Reuters reports.