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Court and Judge Rules Update: April 2-8, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 6-564-0556 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: April 2-8, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 08 Apr 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 April 2 and April 8, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
Judge Leonard D. Wexler:
- Updated his individual motion practice and rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Added pre-trial and trial rules.
Southern District of New York
Judge Lorna G. Schofield updated her:
- Civil case management plan and scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual rules of practice for civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke revised his Rule 16 scheduling order for non-patent cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
District of New Jersey
The US District Court for the District of New Jersey amended its electronic case filing policies and procedures. A redline showing all amendments is available here.
Fourth Circuit
Middle District of North Carolina
The US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina updated its electronic case filing administrative policies and procedures manual. 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 released General Order 14-8: Assigning Civil and Criminal Actions.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Judge Joan B. Gottschall updated her case management packet. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Daniel G. Martin updated his order setting initial status report. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eighth Circuit
District of Nebraska
The US District Court for the District of Nebraska, in conjunction with the US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa, released General Order 2014-02, "In the Matter of Exercise of Adjoining District Jurisdiction by United States Magistrate Judges," allowing full-time and recalled magistrate judges in the District of Nebraska to serve in the Southern District of Iowa, and vice versa.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge Arthur Nakazato added an order scheduling Rule 26(f) scheduling conference.
Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell updated her procedures and schedules with respect to both mandatory chambers copies of documents and citations.
Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler updated her standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Northern District of California
Judge Edward M. Chen updated his general civil standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge James Donato added the following documents:
Judge Jeffrey S. White moved to the district's Oakland courthouse.
District of Montana
The US District Court for the District of Montana released new local rules, effective April 7, 2014. A redline showing all amendments is available here.
Tenth Circuit
Western District of Oklahoma
The US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma amended its local criminal rules effective April 2, 2014. An announcement of the amendment is available here.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Georgia
The US District Court for the Middle District of Georgia updated its local rules. A redline showing all amendments is available here.