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Court and Judge Rules Update: December 11-17, 2013
Practical Law Legal Update 5-551-9565 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: December 11-17, 2013
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 17 Dec 2013 • 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 December 11 and 17, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.
Second Circuit
Northern District of New York
The US District Court for the Northern District of New York announced updates to its local rules, effective January 1, 2014. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Ronnie Abrams updated her individual rules and practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Andrew J. Peck updated his Rule 16 IPTC Scheduling Order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Judge Jeffrey L. Schmehl updated his policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Schmehl also posted an order governing electronic discovery.
Fifth Circuit
Eastern District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana posted an order amending its rules for lawyer disciplinary enforcement. The order includes a blackline of the changes.
The Eastern District of Louisiana also announced that effective February 1, 2014, the Clerk's Office will no longer accept payment of restitution obligations by credit card. Restitution payments must be made by cash, check or money order only.
Eastern District of Texas
Judge Rodney Gilstrap posted an exemption order regarding courtesy copies of electronically filed documents.
Judge Gilstrap also posted a referral order for civil cases assigned to him.
Magistrate Judge K. Nicole Mitchell posted an exemption order regarding courtesy copies of electronically filed documents.
Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne posted an exemption order regarding courtesy copies of electronically filed documents.
Sixth Circuit
Northern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio updated its local civil rules with amendments to rule 83.5. A copy of the previous version of the local civil rules is available here.
The Northern District of Ohio also updated its local criminal rules with amendments to rules 32.2 and 57.5.
Eastern District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Seventh Circuit
Southern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana updated its case management plan with changes to sections II, III(G), III(I), IV(B)-Tracks 2 and 3, V, VI, VII, and VIII(A)(1). A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eighth Circuit
District of Nebraska
The US District Court for the District of Nebraska posted a general order regarding the assignment of cases involving Berkshire Hathaway or its subsidiaries as parties.
Southern District of Iowa
The US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa posted a notice regarding a CM/ECF upgrade that may affect docketing procedures.
Ninth Circuit
District of Alaska
The US District Court for the District of Alaska updated its electronic filing administrative policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.