Court and Judge Rules Update: June 11-17, 2014 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: June 11-17, 2014 | Practical Law

This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between June 11 and 17, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

Court and Judge Rules Update: June 11-17, 2014

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Court and Judge Rules Update: June 11-17, 2014

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 17 Jun 2014 • 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 June 11 and 17, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

DC Circuit

District of the District of Columbia

The US District Court for the District of Columbia amended the following local rules:
  • Local Civil Rule 83.2 and Local Criminal Rule 44.1, both concerning practice by attorneys. A redline showing the changes is available here.
  • Local Civil Rule 83.8 and Local Criminal Rule 57.21, both concerning admission to the bar. A redline showing the changes is available here.

First Circuit

District of Massachusetts

Judge Indira Talwani added:

Second Circuit

Southern District of New York

Judge Gregory H. Woods updated his individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy added individual rules of practice.

Western District of New York

The US District Court for the Western District of New York revised its procedures to practice.

Fourth Circuit

Eastern District of North Carolina

The US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina released new local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Seventh Circuit

Western District of Wisconsin

The US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin posted Administrative Order 314, regarding the assignment of cases.

Ninth Circuit

Central District of California

Judge Josephine L. Staton revised her order setting scheduling conference.

Eastern District of California

Judge Kimberly J. Mueller modified her standing orders to include instructions for young attorneys.

Northern District of California

The US District Court for the Northern District of California released a new standing order, affecting the management of all civil cases in the court's San Jose division.
Judge Vince Chhabria:

Southern District of California

The US District Court for the Southern District of California posted the following new general orders to its website:
  • GO 639: The Transfer of Cases to New Magistrate Judges.
  • GO 640: Related MDL Cases and Related Patent Cases.

Eleventh Circuit

Southern District of Florida

The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida posted the following new administrative orders: