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Court and Judge Rules Update: September 30 – October 6, 2015
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Court and Judge Rules Update: September 30 – October 6, 2015
by Practical Law Litigation
| Law stated as of 06 Oct 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 30 and October 6, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court announced that, beginning with the October 2015 term:
- Post-release edits to slip opinions on the court's website will be highlighted and the date they occur will be noted.
- Web-based content included in court opinions from the 2005 term onward will available on the court’s website.
- Line standers will not be permitted and only court bar members who intend to attend argument will be allowed in the line for the bar section.
Administrative Office of the US Courts
The Administrative Office of the US Courts announced new rates for contract court interpreters, effective October 1, 2015.
Federal Circuit
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit:
DC Circuit
DC Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit updated its brief & appendix compliance checklist. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
Judge Margo K. Brodie updated her individual practices and rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Northern District of New York
The US District Court for the Northern District of New York issued revised General Order 25 regarding the timely progression of civil actions.
Southern District of New York
Judge Jesse M. Furman amended his:
- Civil case management plan and scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual rules and practices for trials. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual rules and practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual rules and practices in criminal cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Individual rules and practices in civil pro se cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Shira A. Scheindlin:
- Updated her individual rules and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Issued a standing order regarding current and future sentencing proceedings.
Judge Richard J. Sullivan posted his:
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
Chief Magistrate Judge Mary P. Thynge updated her:
- Order governing mediation conferences and mediation statements. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Order governing patent mediation conferences and mediation statements. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a notice stating that Judges Joel H. Slomsky, Gerald J. Pappert and Mary A. McLaughlin relocated chambers.
Judge Michael M. Baylson updated his pretrial and trial procedures for civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Mark A. Kearney updated his policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fourth Circuit
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit amended the following local rules, effective October 1, 2015:
- Local Rule 6(a), regarding bankruptcy records.
- Local Rule 25(a)(1)(C), regarding administrative records.
- Local Rule 25(a)(1)(E), regarding vouchers.
- Local Rule 30(b)(4), regarding number of copies.
- Local Rule 31(d), regarding number of copies.
- Local Rule 32(a), regarding reproduction of appendices.
- Local Rule 32(b), regarding length of briefs.
- Local Rule 34(c), regarding court sessions and notification to counsel.
- Local Rule 39(c), regarding recovery of costs in the district court.
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit updated its brief & appendix requirements checklist. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Middle District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana announced that the certificate of good standing request process is available online effective October 1, 2015.
Southern District of Texas
Judge Nancy F. Atlas added a standing order for certain employment cases to her court procedures and forms. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Western District of Texas
The US District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, updated its requirements for attorney admissions.
Sixth Circuit
Eastern District of Kentucky
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky:
- Updated its local civil rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Updated its local criminal rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eastern District of Michigan
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Western District of Michigan
The US District Court for the Western District of Michigan announced that, beginning October 1, 2015, the electronic process will become required for petitions for admission.
Western District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee issued Administrative Order No. 2015-18 regarding assessing eligibility for relief under Johnson v. United States.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois issued General Order 15-0024 regarding petitions for retroactive application of Johnson v. United States.
Northern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana issued General Order No. 2015-7 regarding the assignment of civil cases.
Eighth Circuit
District of Minnesota
The US District Court for the District of Minnesota posted new rates of juror subsistence payments for individuals from various parts of the state, for the period spanning October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016.
Ninth Circuit
District of Alaska
The US District Court for the District of Alaska announced that it is accepting credit card payments for items listed under its schedule of fees, effective September 30, 2015.
Central District of California
Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish updated her judges' procedures and schedules to reflect a change to which floor mandatory chambers copies of all e-filed documents must be delivered.
Eastern District of California
Judge William B. Shubb announced that all calls regarding case-related matters must be made to his courtroom deputy.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
The US District Court for the Middle District of Florida announced that the Tampa Division is now fully electronic and no longer accepts paper applications.