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Court and Judge Rules Update: April 23-29, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 1-566-2065 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: April 23-29, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 29 Apr 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 April 23 and April 29, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this period.
US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court posted court orders regarding amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate, Bankruptcy, Criminal, Civil and Evidence, adopted by the Court and reported to Congress by the Chief Justice.
First Circuit
District of Massachusetts
Judge Richard G. Stearns added a standing order regarding notices of related actions.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
- The US District Court for the Southern District of New York revised its civil cover sheet.
- Judge Valerie E. Caproni updated her:
- individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here; and
- case management plan and scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. updated his individual rules of practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Judge George B. Daniels updated his individual rules of practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein updated his individual rules of practice and civil case management plan. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Western District of New York
The US District Court for the Western District of New York amended its CM/ECF rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
The US District Court for the District of Delaware updated its electronic filing tips.
Fifth Circuit
Middle District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana added a witness fee of $40 to its fee schedule.
The court also updated its instructions for admission.
Eastern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas revised its local rules and provided a summary of the changes.
Western District of Texas
The US District Court for the Western District of Texas revised its attorney admission form.
Southern District of Texas
Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo revised her criminal court procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Diana Song Quiroga also revised her criminal court procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Seventh Circuit
Central District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Central District of Illinois added an administrative order authorizing full-time and recalled magistrate judges in the US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa to serve in the adjoining Central District of Illinois, and vice-versa.
Northern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois posted a notice for general bar admission for new Illinois attorneys.
Eighth Circuit
District of Minnesota
The US District Court for the District of Minnesota and the U.S. General Services Administration renamed the courthouse located at 118 South Mill Street as the "Edward J. Devitt United States Courthouse and Federal Building."
Ninth Circuit
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit updated its attorney admission instructions and form.
District of Arizona
The US District Court for the District of Arizona added Jury Evidence Recording Systems (JERS) information.
Northern District of California
- The US District Court for the Northern District of California:
- added instruction 6.2A and modified instruction 8.71 to its model criminal jury instructions; and
- modified the comments for instructions 9.9 and 15.12 in its model civil jury instructions.
- The court also added a model stipulated order regarding the discovery of electronically stored information for patent cases.
- Judge Claudia Wilken updated her procedural guidance for class action settlements. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton updated her procedural guidance for class action settlements. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler updated her standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Magistrate Judge Howard Lloyd updated his standing order regarding civil discovery disputes. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Tenth Circuit
District of Colorado
The US District Court for the District of Colorado made minor changes to its civil CM/ECF rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eleventh Circuit
Northern District of Florida
The US District Court for the Northern District of Florida added an administrative order amending case assignments, dated February 28, 2014.
Northern District of Georgia
The US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia made minor changes to its local rules. A copy of a previous is available here.