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Court and Judge Rules Update: March 4-10, 2015
Practical Law Legal Update 4-603-7905 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: March 4-10, 2015
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 10 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 March 4 and 10, 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 pro hac vice admission.
Magistrate Judge Roanne L. Mann revised her individual rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Richard M. Berman revised his individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Kenneth M. Karas revised his individual rules of practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Gregory H. Woods revised his individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Eastern District of Texas
Judge Amos L. Mazzant has relocated to the Paul Brown Courthouse at 101 East Pecan Street, Sherman, Texas, 75090.
Northern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas:
- Issued a special order regarding the assignment of cases.
- Updated its procedures for admission to practice and pro hac vice appearances.
- Revised its CM/ECF administrative procedures manual. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Western District of Texas
The US District Court for the Western District of Texas updated its application for admission.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Judge Jorge L. Alonso revised his individual rules regarding proposed orders and protective orders.
Ninth Circuit
Northern District of California
Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton added a standing order regarding removed cases.
Eastern District of Washington
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington:
- Issued new local criminal rules.
- Revised its CM/ECF administrative procedures for civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Revised its CM/ECF administrative 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 issued a general order regarding the assignment of criminal cases.