Court and Judge Rules Update: July 8-14, 2015 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: July 8-14, 2015 | 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 July 8 and 14, 2015. 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: July 8-14, 2015

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Court and Judge Rules Update: July 8-14, 2015

by Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 14 Jul 2015 • 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 July 8 and 14, 2015. 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

Judge Patti B. Saris revised her Standing Order Re: Sealing Court Documents to reflect that any motion to seal must be supported by an affidavit explaining the need for the sealing and that when a document is under seal, the party must file a courtesy paper copy of the complete unredacted document filed in connection with a contested matter.

District of Puerto Rico

The US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico revised its CM/ECF Manual. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Second Circuit

Southern District of New York

Judge Cathy Seibel updated her individual rules of practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Fifth Circuit

Eastern District of Texas

Judge Robert W. Schroeder III posted his:

Seventh Circuit

Northern District of Illinois

The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois:
  • Updated its local rules, incorporating the amendments below. A copy of the previous version is available here.
  • Announced that the court is in the process of updating its trial bar membership database and that members should verify that their contact information provided to the court is accurate. Additionally, the court announced that all members must have a CM/ECF account issued by the court prior to August 1, 2015 in order to remain a member in good standing of the trial bar.
Judge Harry D. Leinenweber revised his final pretrial order form. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Cole revised his Instructions and Procedures for Settlement Conferences. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Ninth Circuit

Central District of California

The US District Court for the Central District of California announced that, effective July 20, 2015, attorneys must file new civil miscellaneous cases electronically.
Judge Josephine L. Staton revised her Order Setting Scheduling Conference form.

Northern District of California

The US District Court for the Northern District of California amended General Order No. 44 regarding the district's assignment plan. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Eleventh Circuit

Middle District of Florida

The US District Court for the Middle District of Florida announced that it revised its Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed posted her Case and Trial Management Preferences.

Northern District of Georgia

The US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia updated its civil local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.