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Court and Judge Rules Update: May 14-20, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 4-568-1307 (Approx. 3 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: May 14-20, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 20 May 2014 • 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 May 14 and 20, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this period.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
Judge Gregory H. Woods updated his civil case management plan and scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Judge Edward G. Smith posted:
- A joint status report pursuant to Rule 26(f).
Sixth Circuit
Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky
The US District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Kentucky posted a notice regarding the revision of certain joint local rules of civil and criminal practice.
Eighth Circuit
District of Minnesota
The US District Court for the District of Minnesota posted a notice regarding amendments to Local Rules 16.5, 83.5 and 83.6.
The court also updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Ninth Circuit
Eastern District of Washington
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington updated its ECF filing procedures for civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
The court also updated its ECF filing procedures for criminal cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Tenth Circuit
District of Colorado
The US District Court for the District of Colorado added:
- A consent form for a pilot program for direct assignment of civil cases to full-time magistrate judges.
- Instructions, a proposed order and a notice of availability regarding consent to the exercise of jurisdiction by a US magistrate judge.