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Court and Judge Rules Update: October 2-8, 2013
Practical Law Legal Update 3-544-4929 (Approx. 6 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: October 2-8, 2013
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 09 Oct 2013 • 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 October 2 and 8, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.
US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court has posted a Guide For Counsel in cases to be argued before the Court.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York posted an updated Civil Event List for CM/ECF filing purposes.
Southern District of New York
Judge Ronnie Abrams updated her Individual Rules and Practices in Criminal Cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Katherine B. Forrest updated her Individual Practices in Civil Cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Paul G. Gardephe updated his:
- Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual Rules of Practice in Criminal Cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual Trial Practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Confidentiality Agreement and Protective Order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Kimba Wood updated her 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 posted a notice stating that it will only provide electronic, not paper, copies of the record on appeal to parties preparing appellate briefs.
Eastern District of Texas
Magistrate Judge John D. Love updated his:
- Sample Proposed Discovery Order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Order Regarding Letter Briefs, Various Motions, Exhibits, Deposition Designations and Witness Lists. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Sixth Circuit
Western District of Michigan
The US District Court for the Western District of Michigan posted a notice regarding an approved amendment to the local criminal rules.
Northern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio added a subsection to Local Civil Rule 3.13, and provided a redline of the changes.
Southern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio posted new per diem rates for travel-related expenses:
- For the Cincinnati courthouse, the rate increased from $174 to $183.
- For the Columbus courthouse, the rate increased from $150 to $155.
- For the Dayton courthouse, the rate increased from $138 to $143.
Eastern District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee updated its CM/ECF Rules and Procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
The court also posted a new Standing Order regarding electronic filing of documents.
Eighth Circuit
District of Minnesota
The US District Court for the District of Minnesota posted new rates of juror subsistence payments for individuals from various parts of the state, for the period spanning October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014:
- Minneapolis: $204 per day.
- St. Paul: $204 per day.
- Duluth:
- $162 per day from October 1 through October 31;
- $144 per day from November 1 though May 31;
- $162 per day from June 1 through September 30.
- Fergus Falls: $129 per day.
- Rochester: $159 per day.
- Dakota County: $142 per day.
- All other areas of the state: $129 per day.
Western District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Western District of Missouri posted an updated CM/ECF User's Guide. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California posted a notice regarding a new Civil Case Opening Pilot Project, and also posted a General Order regarding the project.
The court also updated its Instructions for Filing a Civil Action by a Non-Prisoner, and posted a Civil Action by a Non-Prisoner Packet that provides further instructions.
Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell updated her:
- Standing Order Regarding Newly Assigned Cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Civil Bench Trial Order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Civil Jury Trial Order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth updated her Procedures and Schedules, noting that when no reporter cite is available for a case, parties should cite to Westlaw rather than LexisNexis.
Eastern District of California
Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone updated his Civil Pre-Trial and Trial Procedures and Deadlines.
Northern District of California
Magistrate Judge Jacqueline S. Corley posted a new Civil Standing Order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Nathaniel M. Cousins posted a new Civil Standing Order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
District of Montana
The US District Court for the District of Montana posted a new Standing Order regarding the formatting of opinions, orders and memoranda.
Tenth Circuit
Western District of Oklahoma
The US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma updated its ECF Policies and Procedures Manual. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eleventh Circuit
Northern District of Alabama
The US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama posted new rates of juror subsistence payments:
- For the Decatur, Tuscaloosa, Birmingham, Florence, Gadsden and Anniston courts, the rate increased from $123 to $129 per day.
- For the Huntsville court, the rate increased from $138 to $139 per day.