Recent reports have identified mid-morning slowdowns experienced by attorneys in the Southern District of New York using the federal courts database, PACER. According to a confirmation from a district official, the disruptions are attributed to an increase in activity from data miners who simultaneously access the system. These miners operate during similar time windows each day, leading to the decreased performance noticed by those relying on the database for crucial legal information and filings.
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