Court and Judge Rules Update: September 18-24, 2013 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: September 18-24, 2013 | Practical Law

This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between September 18 and 24, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.

Court and Judge Rules Update: September 18-24, 2013

Practical Law Legal Update 1-542-5125 (Approx. 4 pages)

Court and Judge Rules Update: September 18-24, 2013

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 24 Sep 2013USA (National/Federal)
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between September 18 and 24, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.

First Circuit

District of Massachusetts

The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts posted a public notice regarding filing sealed documents pursuant to local rule 7.2.

Second Circuit

Southern District of New York

Judge Deborah A. Batts updated her Individual Rules of Practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Vincent L. Briccetti updated his Individual Rules of Practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger updated his Individual Rules of Practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Katherine B. Forrest updated her Individual Rules of Practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge William H. Pauley III updated his Individual Rules of Practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Cathy Seibel updated her Individual Rules of Practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Eastern District of New York

Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr. updated his Motion and Individual Practice Rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Third Circuit

District of New Jersey

Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni updated her preferences regarding courtesy copies.

Fifth Circuit

Eastern District of Texas

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a general order regarding use of contract court reporters.

Seventh Circuit

Central District of Illinois

The US District Court for the Central District of Illinois updated its instructions for completing a motion for admission to practice.

Ninth Circuit

District of Arizona

The US District Court for the District of Arizona updated its Electronic Case Filing Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual. The previous version of the manual is available here.

Central District of California

Magistrate Judge Victor B. Kenton added a Social Security Case Management Order.
Magistrate Judge Arthur Nakazato updated his procedures for presenting documents electronically for sealing.

District of Montana

The US District Court for the District of Montana issued a standing order regarding the reassignment of cases.

Eleventh Circuit

Southern District of Florida

The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida updated its District Judge-Paired Magistrate Judge Reference Table.