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Court and Judge Rules Update: March 19-25, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 5-561-9367 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: March 19-25, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 25 Mar 2014 • 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 March 19 and March 25, 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
Judge Richard G. Stearns updated his order setting civil case for jury trial. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
Judge Katherine Polk Failla updated her individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Jesse M. Furman updated his:
- Individual rules and practices in criminal cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Gregory H. Woods:
- Updated his individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Updated his individual rules of practice in criminal cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Updated his individual rules of practice in civil pro se cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Eastern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas updated its local rules and appendices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Sixth Circuit
Western District of Michigan
The US District Court for the Western District of Michigan:
- Updated its local civil rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Updated its local criminal rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Released General Order 14-021, explaining changes to the rules.
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
Northern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois released General Order 14-0009, a redline of changes to the court's electronic case filing procedures.
Ninth Circuit
District of Arizona
The US District Court for the District of Arizona released General Order 14-07, reducing the fee for pro hac vice admission to $35 (from $50), effective April 1, 2014.
Eastern District of California
Judge Kimberly J. Mueller added:
District of Hawaii
The US District Court for the District of Hawaii released a general order adopting a court-wide electronic device policy.
Tenth Circuit
District of Kansas
The US District Court for the District of Kansas updated its rules of practice and procedure. A copy of the previous version is available here.
District of Wyoming
The US District Court for the District of Wyoming updated its notice of complexity of civil case form.