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Court and Judge Rules Update: November 18-24, 2015
Practical Law Legal Update w-000-8922 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: November 18-24, 2015
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 24 Nov 2015 • USA (National/Federal) |
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local civil and criminal rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between November 18 and 24, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
Magistrate Judge Steven I. Locke updated his individual motion practices. 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 updated its administrative procedures for electronic case filing. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Valerie E. Caproni posted a new civil case management plan and scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Katherine B. Forrest posted a new scheduling order for civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Jed S. Rakoff updated his individual rules of practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Judge Mark A. Kearney posted a new form report of rule 26(f) meeting. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fourth Circuit
Western District of Virginia
The US District Court for the Western District of Virginia posted Standing Order No. 2015-7, regarding the upcoming amendments to FRCP 4(m).
Northern District of West Virginia
The US District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia posted a new standing order regarding the upcoming amendment to FRCP 4(m) that reduces the period for effecting service from 120 days to 90 days.
Sixth Circuit
Southern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio has approved amendments to the local civil and criminal rules. The court posted a redline of the amendments, which will be effective January 1, 2016.
Eastern District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee posted a new standing order regarding the reassignment of cases assigned to Magistrate Judge William B. Carter Mitchell.
Seventh Circuit
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit updated its Operating Procedures as of December 1, 2015, adding a section on recruiting or appointing counsel to Operating Procedure 1, Motions, and abrogating Operating Procedure 3, Issuance of Opinions.
Northern District of Illinois
Judge Samuel Der-Yeghiayan updated his joint jurisdictional status report for removal orders. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge John Z. Lee posted a new initial status report. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eighth Circuit
Southern District of Iowa
The US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa posted a new administrative order regarding the upcoming amendments to FRCP 4(m).
Western District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Western District of Missouri issued a general order amending Local Rule 9011-4, regarding attorney’s signature information on pleadings.
Ninth Circuit
District of Arizona
The US District Court for the District of Arizona has adopted amendments to the local rules of court. The court posted a redline as well as an explanation of the amended rules, which become effective December 1, 2015.
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California updated its application for admission to the bar. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Frederick F. Mumm updated his procedures and schedules, revising rules on mandatory chambers copies of filings.
Judge Otis D. Wright II updated his procedures and schedules, revising rules regarding:
- Requests to seal an application, order, or document.
- Courtesy copies of ex parte applications.
- E-filing documents that accompany proposed orders.
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California posted General Order No. 65, regarding the cameras in the courtroom pilot project.
District of Idaho
The US District Court for the District of Idaho updated Local District Rule 72.1 – Magistrate Judge Rules, and posted a redline of the changes.
Tenth Circuit
District of Utah
The US District Court for the District of Utah issued General Order 15-009, adopting amendments to the local rules of court. The amended rules become effective December 1, 2015.