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Court and Judge Rules Update: December 10-16, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 5-592-5748 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: December 10-16, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 16 Dec 2014 • USA (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 December 10 and 16, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
First Circuit
District of Rhode Island
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island revised its local rules effective December 15, 2014. A copy of the previous version is available here.
The District of Rhode Island also posted a notice regarding the mandatory electronic filing of civil complaints.
Second Circuit
Northern District of New York
The US District Court for the Northern District of New York amended the general order governing the court's pilot mandatory mediation program.
Southern District of New York
Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein revised his individual rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Judge Gene E.K. Pratter added general guidelines regarding discovery.
Sixth Circuit
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit revised the local rules for the Sixth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel and issued a notice regarding the amendments.
Western District of Kentucky
The US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky issued General Order 2014-13 and General Order 2014-14, both governing the assignment of cases.
Seventh Circuit
Western District of Wisconsin
The US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin issued Administrative Order 320 and Administrative Order 321, both governing the assignment of cases.
Eighth Circuit
Eastern District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri revised the following local rules:
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California revised its bill of costs form and its request for approval of substitution or withdrawal of counsel form.
Judge Ronald S.W. Lew revised his procedures and schedules, including the section on mandatory courtesy copies.
District of Idaho
The US District Court for the District of Idaho posted redlined changes to local civil rule 15.1.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Judge Paul G. Byron revised his case and trial management preferences regarding exhibits and exhibit lists.
Southern District of Florida
The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued an administrative order amending its magistrate judge pairing plan.