Court and Judge Rules Update: May 7-13, 2014 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: May 7-13, 2014 | Practical Law

This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between May 7 and 13, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this period.

Court and Judge Rules Update: May 7-13, 2014

Practical Law Legal Update 7-567-9586 (Approx. 3 pages)

Court and Judge Rules Update: May 7-13, 2014

by��Practical Law Litigation
Published on 13 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 May 7 and 13, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this period.

DC Circuit

District Court for the District of Columbia

The US District Court for the District of Columbia revised its procedures for filing sealed documents in non-sealed civil and criminal cases.

Second Circuit

Eastern District of New York

Judge Sandra J. Feuerstein updated her individual rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Southern District of New York

The US District Court for the Southern District of New York adopted a standing order regarding pre-sentence investigation reports.
Judge Edgardo Ramos updated his individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Fourth Circuit

Middle District of North Carolina

The US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina revised its manual for ECF administrative policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Fifth Circuit

Eastern District of Texas

Chief Judge Leonard Davis updated his standing order regarding letter briefs, motions in limine, exhibits, deposition designations and witness lists. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Southern District of Texas

The court adopted a general order regarding attorney admissions and the court's mandatory electronic filing training.

Ninth Circuit

Central District of California

Judge James V. Selna updated his individual rules regarding stipulations.

Northern District of California

Judge Susan Illston updated her standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.