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Court and Judge Rules Update: April 3-9, 2013
Practical Law Legal Update 1-525-5953 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: April 3-9, 2013
by PLC Litigation
| Published on 09 Apr 2013 • USA (National/Federal) |
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between April 3 and April 9, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.
Administrative Fee
Effective May 1, 2013, pursuant to Judicial Conference Policy, all federal district courts will begin charging a $50 administrative fee for filing a civil action, suit or proceeding in a district court, in addition to the $350 filing fee. The administrative fee does not apply to persons granted in forma pauperis status under 28 U.S.C. § 1915. Several courts have announced this change, and an example of the announcement can be read here.
Federal Circuit
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit posted a Notice to Counsel on Oral Argument. The court also added a Certificate of Service.
First Circuit
District of Maine
The court updated its guidelines for posting confidential information in civil cases.
District of Massachusetts
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts updated its attorney handbook. The previous attorney handbook can be viewed here.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York adopted new local patent rules, effective April 8, 2013.
Southern District of New York
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York adopted new local patent rules, effective April 8, 2013.
Judge Katherine B. Forrest posted two new protective orders.
Judge Ronnie Abrams posted several new documents on April 3, 2013, including:
Third Circuit
District of New Jersey
Judge Esther Salas now requires that all correspondences and proposed orders must be submitted through ECF. If extensions of time are consented to, this may be done via consent order and must be submitted via ECF. Judge Salas's page can be viewed here.
Western District of Pennsylvania
Judge Arthur J. Schwab added a new Case Management Order.
District of the Virgin Islands
The US District Court of the Virgin Islands updated its Schedule of Court Fees, effective April 1, 2013.
Fourth Circuit
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit posted a Notice of Amendments to Local Rules 36(b) and 46(c).
The court also posted new Electronic Appendix Instructions.
Fifth Circuit
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas posted a new general order regarding admission of attorneys and electronic filing registration.
Sixth Circuit
Northern District of Ohio
Senior Judge Lesley Wells posted a new general order.
Eastern District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee posted new Garnishment and Execution Instructions and a new Motion for Order to Disburse Garnished Funds.
Seventh Circuit
Southern District of Illinois
Judge G. Patrick Murphy updated his Case Management Procedures. Proposed orders, jury instructions and other documents for which leave is sought to be filed must be e-mailed to the court. The subject line of the e-mail must include the case name, the case number, the corresponding document number and a brief description of the proposed document. Proposed documents, except for settlement statements (which are submitted ex parte to the magistrate judge), should also be served on all parties.
Judge Michael J. Reagan updated his Case Management Procedures with the following:
- Trial briefs are not required. If filed, they are due 14 calendar days before the Final Pretrial Conference.
- Exhibit lists should be e-mailed to the courtroom deputy in Word format if possible.
Senior Judge William D. Stiehl changed his Case Management Procedures. He now requires that proposed jury instructions be provided in Word format.
Magistrate Judge Clifford J. Proud changed his Case Management Procedures as well, also to require that proposed jury instructions be provided in Word format.
Ninth Circuit
Northern District of California
Judge Jeffrey S. White posted new Guidelines for Motions, Final Pretrial Conference and Trial in Criminal Cases.
Southern District of California
Magistrate Judge William V. Gallo revised his chamber rules.
District of Montana
The US District Court for the District of Montana posted the following standing orders:
District of Oregon
The US District Court for the District of Oregon posted a Statement of Professionalism and Notice of Rule 83-6.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
The US District Court for the Middle District of Florida revised its list of certified mediators.