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Court and Judge Rules Update: May 8-14, 2013
Practical Law Legal Update 6-528-1389 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: May 8-14, 2013
by PLC Litigation
| Published on 14 May 2013 • USA (National/Federal) |
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local and federal rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between May 8 and May 14, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.
First Circuit
District of New Hampshire
The US District Court for the District of New Hampshire posted a notice on new protocol for sentencing letters.
District of Puerto Rico
The US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico added to its website:
District of Rhode Island
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island amended its filing procedures to reflect the new $400 filing fee.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York revised its CM/ECF civil event list.
Southern District of New York
Judge Alison Nathan amended her individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the judge's old rules is available here.
Third Circuit
District of New Jersey
Judge Renee Bumb revised her judicial preferences and individual rules and procedures. A copy of the judge's old rules and procedures is available here.
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania updated Appendix Q of its procedural handbook by:
Fourth Circuit
District of Maryland
The US District Court for the District of Maryland posted new CM/ECF rules for:
- Civil cases. A copy of the old rules is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Northern District of Mississippi
The US District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi updated its criminal and civil CM/ECF event lists.
Eastern District of Texas
Chief Judge Leonard Davis added a Docket Control Order redline and Word document to his list of sample patent forms.
Seventh Circuit
Central District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Central District of Illinois added a general order increasing the attorney admission fee to $226.
Northern District of Illinois
Magistrate Judge Geraldine Brown updated her standing order on settlement conferences. A copy of the judge's old standing order is available here.
Northern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana posted an amended order for filing documents under seal in criminal cases.
Eighth Circuit
Eastern District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri amended Local Rule 6.02, effective July 1, 2013, and provided a redline of the changes.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge Dean Pregerson changed his mandatory courtesy copy policy, encouraging parties to prepare hyperlinked versions of their documents and submit them as courtesy copies on CD or flash drive.
Judge Otis D. Wright II updated his Scheduling Conference Order. A copy of the judge's old scheduling order is available here.
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California revised its Joint Case Management Statement and Proposed Order, effective May 8, 2013.
District of Guam
The US District Court for the District of Guam posted new CM/ECF rules. A copy of the old rules is available here.
District of Montana
The US District Court for the District of Montana posted a standing order regarding the reassignment of cases.
Eastern District of Washington
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington revised its civil summons form.
Tenth Circuit
District of Colorado
The US District Court for the District of Colorado adopted a pilot program that implements a term of court in Durango, Colorado.
District of Kansas
The US District Court for the District of Kansas revised its CM/ECF:
- Civil Administrative Procedures and provided a summary of the changes.
- Criminal Administrative Procedures and provided a summary of the changes.
Eleventh Circuit
Southern District of Florida
The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida updated its form for complaints filed under the Civil Rights Act.