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Court and Judge Rules Update: May 21-27, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 5-569-3625 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: May 21-27, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 27 May 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 May 21 and 27, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this period.
DC Circuit
District Court for the District of Columbia
The US District Court for the District of Columbia revised its local rules.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
Judge Jesse M. Furman revised his:
- Individual rules and practices for trials. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual rules and practices for civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual rules and practices for criminal cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Lisa Margaret Smith revised her:
- Individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Trial procedures and suggestions. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
District of New Jersey
The US District Court for the District of New Jersey revised its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Joseph E. Irenas updated his policy on courtesy copies.
Fifth Circuit
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit revised its guidelines for citations to records on appeal.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Magistrate Judge Daniel G. Martin revised his standing order for settlement conferences. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of Illinois
Chief Judge David R. Herndon revised his case management procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge J. Phil Gilbert revised his case management procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson revised his case management procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eighth Circuit
Western District of Arkansas
The US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas revised its notice of appearance form.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar revised her individual procedures regarding filing under seal.
Tenth Circuit
District of Utah
The US District Court for the District of Utah posted a new admission forms package for law students.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Judge Gregory A. Presnell revised his case management preferences regarding paper copies of exhibits in support of motions.