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Adams v. Securities & Exchange Commission

D.C. CircuitApril 19, 2002No. 01-1221Cited 12 times
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Case Details

Judge(s)
Rogers, Sentelle, Williams
Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

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Outcome

The D.C. Circuit reversed the SEC's denial of Adams's Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) attorneys' fees application, holding that the 30-day filing deadline should not commence until after the statutory appeal period expires, not when the order is issued. The case was remanded to the SEC to determine Adams's eligibility for fees.

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