Court and Judge Rules Update: April 8-14, 2015 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: April 8-14, 2015 | 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 April 8 and 14, 2015. 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: April 8-14, 2015

Practical Law Legal Update 4-608-7250 (Approx. 3 pages)

Court and Judge Rules Update: April 8-14, 2015

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 14 Apr 2015USA (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 April 8 and 14, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

Second Circuit

Southern District of New York

The US District Court for the Southern District of New York updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Alison J. Nathan updated her individual rules of practice in criminal cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Third Circuit

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit updated its CM/ECF user manual. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Judge Mark A. Kearney updated his policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Fourth Circuit

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit amended internal operating procedure 34.3, regarding audio files of oral argument. A redline of the changes is available here.

Fifth Circuit

Eastern District of Texas

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas amended its local criminal rules. A redline of the changes is available here.

Ninth Circuit

Central District of California

The US District Court for the Central District of California updated its schedule of fees.

Northern District of California

The US District Court for the Northern District of California updated its filing procedures for San Francisco.

Tenth Circuit

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit updated its criminal pattern jury instructions.

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.