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Court and Judge Rules Update: September 10-16, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 9-581-0745 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: September 10-16, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 16 Sep 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 September 10 and 16, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
First Circuit
District of Massachusetts
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a public notice regarding changes to the manner in which opinions and other judicial orders are made publicly available.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
Judge Gregory H. Woods updated his civil case management plan and scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
District of Vermont
The US District Court for the District of Vermont updated its case assignment procedures.
Third Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Judge Anita B. Brody updated her:
- Policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Pretrial and scheduling orders. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Trial scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Eastern District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Northern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas updated its local civil rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Sixth Circuit
Northern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio issued a general order regarding case assignment to Magistrate Judge Vernelis K. Armstrong in anticipation of her retirement.
Judge John R. Adams updated his criminal trial order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eighth Circuit
District of Minnesota
The US District Court for the District of Minnesota:
- Updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Adopted local rule 12.1, effective October 13, 2014.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California updated its notice to the court of complex criminal case.
Magistrate Judge Jean P. Rosenbluth updated her procedures and schedules.
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California updated its joint case management and proposed order.
Judge Susan Illston updated her case management conference order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore updated her standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
District of Hawaii
The US District Court for the District of Hawaii updated its schedule of fees.
Tenth Circuit
District of Kansas
The US District Court for the District of Kansas updated its local criminal rules.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Judge Sheri P. Chappell updated her case and trial management preferences for submissions in civil trials.