Court and Judge Rules Update: October 22-28, 2014 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: October 22-28, 2014 | Practical Law

This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between October 22 and 28, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

Court and Judge Rules Update: October 22-28, 2014

Practical Law Legal Update 8-585-9285 (Approx. 4 pages)

Court and Judge Rules Update: October 22-28, 2014

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 28 Oct 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 22 and 28, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

Second Circuit

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit updated its instructions for submitting a corrected attorney admission application.

Fourth Circuit

Northern District of West Virginia

The US District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia announced that the court will begin using pay.gov on November 3, 2014, for online credit card payments of filing fees for civil complaints, notices of removal, civil appeal events and criminal appeal events.

Fifth Circuit

Middle District of Louisiana

The US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana issued a general order confirming that Uniform Local Rule 16.3.1M has been repealed and that a formal ADR program no longer exists in the district. The order also vacated General Order 2000-9.

Northern District of Mississippi

The US District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi posted revised local rules for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi, which will go into effect on December 1, 2014. The current version of the local rules is available here.

Sixth Circuit

Eastern District of Michigan

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan announced revisions to the court's local rules. The revised rules go into effect on November 1, 2014.

Seventh Circuit

Northern District of Illinois

Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez updated her instructions for settlement conferences. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Frederick J. Kapala updated his standing order on motions under Rule 12 and Rule 56. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Ninth Circuit

Central District of California

Judge Sheri Pym:
  • Revised her procedures regarding mandatory chambers copies and stipulated protective orders.
  • Posted a sample stipulated protective order.

Northern District of California

Judge Susan Illston revised her:
Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler revised her standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.