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Court and Judge Rules Update: October 29 - November 4, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 7-586-7827 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: October 29 - November 4, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 04 Nov 2014 • USA (National/Federal) |
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between October 29 and November 4, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
Judge Shira A. Scheindlin issued a standing order regarding sentencing proceedings.
Judge Lorna G. Schofield updated her civil case management plan and scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
District of New Jersey
The following judges updated their judicial preferences:
- Hon. Faith S. Hochberg.
- Hon. Joseph E. Irenas.
- Hon. Steven C. Mannion.
- Hon. Karen M. Williams.
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Judge Cynthia M. Rufe updated her policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Edward G. Smith updated his:
- Policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals updated its:
- Checklist for preparation of briefs, record excerpts, motions and other papers. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eastern District of Texas
Judge Michael H. Schneider issued a standing order regarding page and type-volume limitations.
Northern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a special order regarding civil case assignment.
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued a general order regarding case assignment and procedures.
Sixth Circuit
Eastern District of Michigan
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan updated its local civil rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois updated its general order on electronic case filing. A redline of the changes is available here.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California updated its:
- Local civil and criminal rules, effective December 1, 2014. A redline of changes is available here.
- Electronic filing procedures to require electronic filing for all civil cases, effective December 1, 2014.
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California updated its local civil rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
District of Idaho
The US District Court for the District of Idaho updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
District of Montana
The US District Court for the District of Montana issued a standing order regarding case assignment.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Judge Carlos E. Mendoza updated his courtroom decorum and procedures.