This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between January 21 and 27, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
First Circuit
First Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit revised local rule 46.5. A copy of the previous version of the court's local rules is available here.
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
The US District Court for the District of Delaware issued an order regarding procedures to govern the appointment and utilization of special masters in complex civil cases.
District of New Jersey
Judge Renée Marie Bumb updated her rules and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
The US District Court for the District of Guam issued a general order revising its local rules, which will take effect on February 15, 2015. The current version of the court's local civil rules is available here.
Eastern District of Washington
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington announced revisions to its local criminal rules, which will take effect on March 1, 2015.