What happens at a typical oral argument?
Oral arguments are recorded and transcribed, and become part of the record. The DAB generally opens oral arguments with a brief introductory statement. Typically, the presiding Board member will identify the appeal by name and docket number, state the issues in the case, state the purpose of the oral argument, ask the counsel to identify themselves and any other participants in the argument, and take care of any preliminary matters, such as ruling on pending motions.
