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Court and Judge Rules Update: December 23-29, 2015
Practical Law Legal Update w-001-1260 (Approx. 3 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: December 23-29, 2015
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 30 Dec 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 December 23 and 29, 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
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York revised its civil cover sheet.
Judge William F. Kuntz revised his individual motion practices and rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
District of New Jersey
The US District Court for the District of New Jersey issued:
- Standing order 15-4 regarding the amendment of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m).
- Standing order 15-5 regarding the emergency amendment of Local Civil Rule 41.1(a).
Fifth Circuit
Eastern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a general order regarding the assignment of cases.
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas revised its local bankruptcy rules.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian revised her procedures regarding filing documents under seal.
Northern District of California
Judge Vince Chhabria revised his:
- Civil standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Standing order for criminal trials. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Claudia Wilken revised her scheduling notes and standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.