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Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor |
| Employees' Benefits |
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| Benefits Review Board, Department of Labor |
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| Rules of Practice and Procedure |
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| Procedure for Review |
20 CFR 802.308 - Conduct of oral argument.
- Section Number: 802.308
- Section Name: Conduct of oral argument.
(a) Oral argument shall be held in Washington, DC, unless the Board
orders otherwise, and shall be conducted at a time reasonably convenient
to the parties. For good cause shown, the presiding judge of the panel
may, in his or her discretion, postpone an oral argument to a more
convenient time.
(b) The proceedings shall be conducted under the supervision of the
Chairman or, if the Chairman is not on the panel, the senior judge, who
shall regulate all procedural matters arising during the course of the
argument.
(c) Within the discretion of the Board, oral argument shall be open
to the public and may be presented by any party, representative, or duly
authorized attorney. Presentation of oral argument may be denied by the
Board to a party who has not significantly participated in the appeal
prior to oral argument.
(d) The Board shall determine the scope of any oral argument
presented and shall so inform the parties in its notice scheduling oral
argument pursuant to Sec. 802.307.
(e) The Board in its discretion shall determine the amount of time
allotted to each party for argument and rebuttal.
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