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Court and Judge Rules Update: September 2-8, 2015
Practical Law Legal Update w-000-5625 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: September 2-8, 2015
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 08 Sep 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 September 2 and 8, 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 announced that the $50.00 biennial registration fee under Local Rule 83.1(a)5 for all permanent, active members of the Northern District bar is due by November 3, 2015 and can be paid through Pay.gov.
Southern District of New York
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York:
- Amended its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Updated its ECF rules and instructions, revising ECF Rules 2.4 and 13.1.
Judge Vernon S. Broderick updated his individuals rules & practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Paul A. Engelmayer updated his individual rules and practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Katherine B. Forrest updated her individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Magistrate Judge Richard A. Lloret revised his practices and procedures to add further instructions for settlement conferences and to state that settlement conference summaries should now be emailed to chambers rather than faxed. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Northern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas updated its local criminal rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Sixth Circuit
Eastern District of Kentucky
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky changed its contact information instructions for emergency filings during non-business hours, requiring such filings to now be emailed to the court rather than called in.
Eighth Circuit
Southern District of Iowa
The US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa revised its bill of costs guidelines.
Western District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Western District of Missouri changed the location provision of the mediation and assessment program general order, effective September 1, 2015.
Ninth Circuit
District of Alaska
The US District Court for the District of Alaska updated its clerk's office business hours, effective September 14, 2015.
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California announced that attorneys may now request certificates of good standing electronically using the court’s CM/ECF.
Judge Suzanne H. Segal amended her judges' procedures and schedules to reflect the new location to deliver mandatory chambers copies and ex parte applications.
Judge George H. Wu updated his standing order regarding final pre-trial conferences for civil jury trials. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Louise A. LaMothe:
- Updated her judges' procedures and schedules with a section on settlement conferences.
- Posted her instructions on settlement conference preparation.
Northern District of California
Judge Claudia Wilken updated her trial exhibit markers. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eleventh Circuit
Northern District of Georgia
The US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia announced that the Atlanta courthouse address has changed.