Court and Judge Rules Update: March 25-31, 2015 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: March 25-31, 2015 | Practical Law

This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between March 25 and 31, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

Court and Judge Rules Update: March 25-31, 2015

Practical Law Legal Update 2-606-5715 (Approx. 4 pages)

Court and Judge Rules Update: March 25-31, 2015

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 31 Mar 2015 • USA (National/Federal)
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between March 25 and 31, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

Second Circuit

Eastern District of New York

The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York updated its:
  • Questionnaire for attorneys in mediated cases form.
  • Mediation Instructions to counsel in EDNY mediation form.
  • Instructions to the mediator form.

Southern District of New York

Judge Analisa Torres amended her individual practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Third Circuit

District of New Jersey

Judge Joseph H. Rodriguez updated his judicial preferences.

Fourth Circuit

Eastern District of North Carolina

The US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina issued a standing order on the assignment of petty offenses and other misdemeanors.

Fifth Circuit

Eastern District of Louisiana

Magistrate Judge Sally Shushan added chambers communication information to her web page.

Eastern District of Texas

Magistrate Judge John D. Love revised his docket control order.

Seventh Circuit

Northern District of Illinois

Judges Frederick J. Kapala and Philip G. Reinhard updated their standing order for motions to exclude expert testimony. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Jeffrey T. Gilbert revised his settlement checklist. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Southern District of Indiana

The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana updated its:
  • Motion to appear pro hac vice form.
  • Motion to appear pro hac vice filed on behalf of attorney form.

Ninth Circuit

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals updated its manual of model criminal jury instructions for the district courts. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Central District of California

Judge André Birotte Jr. updated his order setting scheduling conference. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Otis D. Wright II updated his patent standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Northern District of California

Judge Vince Chhabria updated his standing order for civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.

District of Idaho

The US District Court for the District of Idaho issued a general order on amendment to the plan for the random selection of grand and petit jurors.

Eastern District of Washington

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington announced amended local rules, effective March 23, 2015, and provided a summary of the changes.

Western District of Washington

The US District Court for the Western District of Washington amended its electronic filing procedures for civil and criminal cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Eleventh Circuit

Middle District of Florida

Judge Henry Lee Adams, Jr. updated his instructions regarding exhibits. A copy of the previous version is available here.