Upcoming Changes to Federal Subpoena Practice

October 17, 2013

Federal subpoena practice will change in several important respects on December 1, when extensive amendments to Rule 45 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are scheduled to take effect. The attached memorandum summarizes the five major areas of subpoena practice affected by the changes to the rule, as well as their practical implications for parties serving and responding to federal subpoenas.