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Court and Judge Rules Update: February 25 - March 3, 2015
Practical Law Legal Update 4-602-6445 (Approx. 3 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: February 25 - March 3, 2015
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 03 Mar 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 February 25 and March 3, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York revised its form for attorneys seeking admission to practice pro hac vice.
Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto posted new chambers practices, updating procedures for discovery or other non-dispositive motions. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Northern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas revised its judges' copy requirements for electronic filing.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Judge Jorge L. Alonso updated his:
- Case management procedures, adding instructions for proposed orders and updating instructions for protective orders.
- Procedures for providing courtesy copies of electronically-filed documents.
Southern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana:
- Updated its attorney admission information.
- Posted a new invoice for court interpreter services.
Eighth Circuit
Southern District of Iowa
The US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa posted a new order form for a status report on electronically stored information.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald updated his procedures and schedules, revising the list of documents for which the court requires chambers copies.
Tenth Circuit
District of New Mexico
The US District Court for the District of New Mexico updated its CM/ECF administrative procedures manual. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Judge Carlos E. Mendoza updated his judicial information page, revising his preferences on courtroom decorum and procedure.