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Court and Judge Rules Update: October 1-7
Practical Law Legal Update 9-583-2827 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: October 1-7
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 07 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 1 and 7, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
Judge Margo K. Brodie revised her individual practices and rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge John Gleeson amended his motion and individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Valerie Caproni amended her individual practices in pro se cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Kenneth M. Karas updated his individual rules of practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Analisa Torres updated her individual practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
The US District Court for the District of Delaware issued a standing order that revises the e-filing and service deadline to 6:00 pm Eastern Time for all documents other than initial pleadings, effective 10/16/14.
Middle District of Pennsylvania
The US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued an announcement that changes to its local rules will become effective December 1, 2014. A redline detailing the changes is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas posted its fourth amended division of work order.
Sixth Circuit
Southern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio issued a general order regarding case assignments to magistrate judges.
Seventh Circuit
Southern District of Illinois
Chief Judge Michael J. Reagan amended his case management procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eighth Circuit
Western District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Western District of Missouri posted a general order creating Local Rule 3082-1 regarding home mortgage modifications in Chapter 13 cases.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge Dolly M. Gee updated her procedures and schedules page.
Magistrate Judge Douglas F. McCormick updated his procedures and schedules page.
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California issued a standing order regarding San Jose judges.
Magistrate Judge Nathanael M. Cousins issued a new standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Judge Carlos E. Mendoza updated his judicial info page. When filing motions electronically with the Clerk, it is not necessary to provide separate “courtesy” copies. However, all PDF documents filed electronically should be in full-page, text-searchable format.
Southern District of Florida
The United State District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued an administrative order regarding the reassignment of Senior District Judge Alan S. Gold's cases.