Judge Ronnie Abrams updated her Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order.

The US District Court for the District of New Jersey released a new Civil Cover Sheet.

The US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas issued General Order No. 42 In re: Plan for Direct Assignment of Social Security Appeal Cases to a United States Magistrate Judge on January 17, 2013.

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit added FAQs for its new procedures to request initial extensions of time to file briefs and for its electronic submission of excerpts policy.

The Ninth Circuit also updated several attorney guides on its website.

The US District Court for the Central District of California posted an updated version of the following form: Notice of Application to the Clerk to Tax Costs and Proposed Bill of Costs.

Recently appointed Judge Jesus G. Bernal posted his procedures and schedules, including a requirement that mandatory chambers copies of all e-filed documents be delivered to the courtesy box outside his courtroom.

The US District Court for the Northern District of California released a new Civil Cover Sheet.

Judge Susan Illston updated her Standing Order. Judge Illston no longer accepts ex parte motions seeking to file documents under seal. Judge Illston still accepts stipulations with proposed orders in lieu of the administrative motion to seal.

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington adopted amendments to Local Rule 7.1 on Motion Practice effective February 1, 2013. The court provided a summary of amendments to the local rules. The new rule:

The US District Court for the District of Colorado amended its schedule of fees, effective May 1, 2013. The schedule of fees will include a $50 administrative fee for filing a civil action, suit, or proceeding in a district court.

The US District Court for the District of New Mexico issued Administrative Order 13-MC-00004-03, In the Matter of: Adoption of the Employment Dispute Resolution Plan.

The US District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma released a new Civil Cover Sheet.

The US District Court for the District of Wyoming posted the e-mail addresses that should be used for submitting proposed orders that do not require the filing of a motion:

The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida announced that effective February 1, 2013, it is participating in the Electronic Records on Appeal program. For information about how this may impact future filings with the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, click here.