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Court and Judge Rules Update: February 12-18, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 1-557-8745 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: February 12-18, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 18 Feb 2014 • 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 February 12 and February 18, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.
First Circuit
District of Puerto Rico
The US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico revised its CM/ECF registration form.
Second Circuit
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
District of Connecticut
The US District Court for the District of Connecticut updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Ronnie Abrams posted special rules and practices for civil pro se cases.
Judge Kenneth M. Karas added the following:
Judge Karas also updated his:
- Default judgment procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual rules of practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Western District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana updated its local rules and provided a summary of the changes.
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas clarified that there is no required fee for admission pro hac vice.
Eighth Circuit
District of Minnesota
The US District Court for the District of Minnesota posted attorney re-registration information and added a re-registration form.
Ninth Circuit
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.