Court and Judge Rules Update: October 9-15, 2013 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: October 9-15, 2013 | Practical Law

This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between October 9 and 15, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.

Court and Judge Rules Update: October 9-15, 2013

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Court and Judge Rules Update: October 9-15, 2013

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 15 Oct 2013USA (National/Federal)
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between October 9 and 15, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.

DC Circuit

District Court for the District of Columbia

The US District Court for the District of Columbia updated its local rules. The court has provided an annotated version of the rules, showing the relevant changes.

Second Circuit

Southern District of New York

Judge Ronnie Abrams updated her Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge P. Kevin Castel updated his Individual Rules of Practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Third Circuit

District of Delaware

The US District Court for the District of Delaware released Standing Order for Objections Filed Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 72.
Judge Christopher J. Burke revised two forms to conform with the newly-released Standing Order:

Sixth Circuit

Eastern District of Michigan

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan released Amendments to Local Rules, which will take effect November 1, 2013.

Ninth Circuit

District of Alaska

The US District Court for the District of Alaska updated its Electronic Filing Practices and Procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Central District of California

Judge S. James Otero updated his Criminal Initial Standing Order. A copy of the previous order is available here.

Eastern District of California

The US District Court for the Eastern District of California updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.