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Court and Judge Rules Update: April 30 - May 6, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 7-567-2146 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: April 30 - May 6, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 06 May 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 30 and May 6, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this period.
District of Columbia Circuit
District of Columbia
The US District Court for the District of Columbia posted new clerk’s office general information and civil filing procedures. A copy of the previous version can be found here.
First Circuit
District of Rhode Island
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island posted a new general order regarding electronic filing of civil complaints.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York posted a notice to the bar reminding attorneys that effective May 5, 2014, the e-submission of case initiating documents is no longer available. Counsel should instead open and file civil cases directly on ECF.
Judge Joseph F. Bianco updated his individual motion practices and rules. A copy of the previous version can be found here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Katherine B. Forrest updated her individual practices in:
- Civil cases. A copy of the previous version can be found here.
- Criminal cases. A copy of the previous version can be found here.
Judge John G. Koeltl updated his individual rules of practice. A copy of the previous version can be found here.
Magistrate Judge Frank Maas posted new procedures applicable to cases referred for settlement. A copy of the previous version can be found here.
Sixth Circuit
Southern District of Ohio
The court also posted a general order about the adoption of these amended rules.
Eastern District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee posted a new standing order on court reporter rates and voir dire transcripts.
Seventh Circuit
Central District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Central District of Illinois posted a notice regarding a change in the court clerk's business hours.
Northern District of Illinois
Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cole updated his motion hearing schedule and is no longer hearing motions on Fridays.
Southern District of Illinois
Magistrate Judge Clifford J. Proud updated his case management procedures. A copy of the previous version can be found here.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California posted a notice about amended local civil and criminal rules going into effect on June 1, 2014. The posting includes links to the:
The court also posted a new notice directing a defendant to appear for arraignment calendar in criminal cases.
Eastern District of California
The US District Court for the Eastern District of California posted new forms for:
Southern District of California
The US District Court for the Southern District of California posted a revised edition of its local rules. A copy of the previous version can be found here.
The court also updated its abstract of judgment form.
Western District of Washington
The US District Court for the Western District of Washington posted a new order on its electronic device policy.
Eleventh Circuit
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit updated its: