This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between June 4 and 10, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
First Circuit
District of Maine
The US District Court for the District of Maine revised its local rules, effective July 1, 2014.
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas posted a general order transferring Tyler Division patent cases.
Judge Rodney Gilstrap issued a standing order regarding proper notification of settlement to the court.
Northern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a special order announcing that its local rules will be amended effective September 2, 2014.
Sixth Circuit
Western District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee issued a standing order referring certain matters to a magistrate judge for determination in cases assigned to Judge Samuel H. Mays, Jr.