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Court and Judge Rules Update: July 29-August 4, 2015
Practical Law Legal Update w-000-4929 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: July 29-August 4, 2015
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 04 Aug 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 29 and August 4, 2015. 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
Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke posted individual motion practices.
Third Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Judge Mark. A Kearney updated his:
- Policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Form report of Rule 26(f) meeting.
Sixth Circuit
Northern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio updated its Electronic Filing Policies and Procedures Manual, revising certain rules including those regarding remote public access. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Judge Jorge L. Alonso updated his Judges’ Information page, revising his preferences for courtesy copies.
Eighth Circuit
Eastern District of Arkansas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas updated its:
- CM/ECF administrative policies and procedures manual for civil filings. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- CM/ECF administrative policies and procedures manual for criminal filings. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Ninth Circuit
District of Arizona
The US District Court for the District of Arizona updated its electronic case filing administrative policies and procedures manual. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California posted a new application for admission to the bar of the Central District of California. All applications for admission must now be submitted online.
Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish updated her Judges’ Procedures and Schedules, revising her procedures on discovery motions.
Northern District of California
Judge Claudia Wilken updated her:
- Scheduling notes and standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Minute order and case management order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Western District of Washington
The US District Court for the Western District of Washington updated its electronic filing procedures for civil and criminal cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eleventh Circuit
Southern District of Alabama
The US District Court for the Southern District of Alabama updated its:
- Standing orders to reflect the rescission of several orders.
Middle District of Florida
The US District Court for the Middle District of Florida posted a new administrative order authorizing the court clerk to implement and publish the court’s revised administrative procedures for electronic filing.