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Court and Judge Rules Update: April 9-15, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 6-564-3927 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: April 9-15, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 15 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 9 and April 15, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this period.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
Judge Gregory H. Woods revised his individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
The US District Court for the District of Delaware posted electronic filing tips for attorneys.
Fourth Circuit
Eastern District of North Carolina
The US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina amended its local rules of civil practice and procedure. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Sixth Circuit
Eastern District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued the following standing orders:
- Reassignment of cases assigned to District Judge James Howard Jarvis II.
- Reassignment of cases assigned to Senior District Judge Thomas W. Phillips.
Seventh Circuit
Southern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana made an announcement that attorneys may file documents with active hyperlinks within e-filed documents.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth added procedures for presenting documents electronically for sealing to her web page.
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California posted a procedural guidance for class action settlements.
Judge Phyllis J. Hamilton posted a new standing order providing procedural guidance for class action settlements.
Judge Jeffrey S. White updated his:
- Civil standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Criminal standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of California
The US District Court for the Southern District of California updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Ruben B. Brooks updated his chamber rules.
District of Montana
The US District Court for the District of Montana updated its administrative procedures manual. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Tenth Circuit
District of Colorado
The US District Court for the District of Colorado updated its:
- CM/ECF procedures for civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- CM/ECF rules for criminal cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
District of Utah
The US District Court for the District of Utah changed the address for non-resident attorney admission applications to:
ATTN: Attorney Admissions
U.S. District Court
United States Courthouse
351 S. West Temple, Room 1.100
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Eleventh Circuit
Southern District of Alabama
The US District Court for the Southern District of Alabama updated its attorney application for admission to practice.