This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between July 16 and 22, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has announced Standing Order 14-01, effective for briefing orders issued on or after September 1, 2014. This order is meant to reduce costs in appointed counsel and in forma pauperis cases.