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Court and Judge Rules Update: May 13-19, 2015
Practical Law Legal Update 3-613-5685 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: May 13-19, 2015
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 19 May 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 May 13 and 19, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
DC Circuit
District of Columbia
Judge Rosemary M. Collyer updated her order for joint pretrial statement for criminal cases.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy updated her individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit revised its local rules to incorporate changes to Rule 34.7. A copy of the order adopting the changes is available here.
Middle District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana updated its CM/ECF administrative procedures . A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eastern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued General Order 15-12 amending the local rules. While the court is accepting public commentary through May 29, 2015, the rule amendments are effective immediately unless otherwise noted in the general order.
Northern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas updated its judges’ copy requirements for electronic filing.
Southern District of Texas
Judge Nancy F. Atlas updated her court procedures and forms. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Sixth Circuit
Western District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee issued a standing order referring certain matters to a magistrate judge for determination.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Magistrate Judge Susan E. Cox updated her standing order regarding setting a settlement conference. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Ninth Circuit
District of Arizona
The US District Court for the District of Arizona updated its e-filing policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eastern District of California
Judge Michael J. Seng added written Rule 43 waiver request requirements.
Tenth Circuit
District of Colorado
The US District Court for the District of Colorado approved revisions to its local rules, effective May 15, 2015. A redline of the changes is available here.