On November 1, 1980, he was transferred by operation of law to the newly created United States Court of International Trade.

The first sale of the freehold units in a commonhold to prospective unit-holders; and The transfer by operation of law of the freehold of the common parts in the commonhold to the commonhold association, on the registration of the commonhold.

In addition to the listed Judges, Judge Samuel Murray Rosenstein served in senior status only on the court, having transferred by operation of law from the United States Customs Court on November 1, 1980, serving in that capacity until his death on December 11, 1995.