This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between February 26 and March 4, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.
First Circuit
District of Massachusetts
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts posted an updated attorney handbook.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York posted a new case management plan regarding Hurricane Sandy-related cases.
The US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina updated its local rules and provided a summary of the changes.
The court also posted guidelines for the filing of confidential information in civil cases.
Fifth Circuit
Northern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a special order adopting amendments to its local civil and criminal rules, effective September 2, 2014 unless modified after receipt of public comment.
Ninth Circuit
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit updated its ECF user guide. A copy of the previous version is available here.
The US District Court for the District of Nevada updated its sample motion for permission to practice pro hac vice and designation of local counsel form.
District of Oregon
The US District Court for the District of Oregon posted new and amended local rules and provided a summary of the changes.