This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between June 17 and 23, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Second Circuit
Northern District of New York
The US District Court for the Northern District of New York amended the following general orders:
General order 15: Electronic Filing of Documents, Civil and Criminal Forfeiture Actions.
General order 22: Administrative Procedures for Electronic Case Filing.
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
Judge Gregory M. Sleet:
Updated the general info/briefs section of his chambers page.
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued a notice regarding a new procedure for attorneys when filing a motion to withdraw, effective immediately. A fillable notification of party contact information form was added to the court's website.
Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cole revised his instructions and procedures for settlement conferences. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana updated its motion to appear pro hac vice form.
Eighth Circuit
District of Minnesota
The US District Court for the District of Minnesota updated its: