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Court and Judge Rules Update: December 30, 2015 - January 5, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-001-1304 (Approx. 6 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: December 30, 2015 - January 5, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 05 Jan 2016 • 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 30, 2015 and January 5, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
US General Services Administration
The US General Services Administration released new privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement rates, effective January 1, 2016.
Federal Circuit
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit amended Federal Circuit Rules of Practice 28(a)(11) and 28(f), and added Rule 30(b)(4)(E). These rules shall apply to all appeals docketed on or after January 4, 2016.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
Judge Edward R. Korman updated his individual motion practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Allyne R. Ross 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 revised its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Ronnie Abrams updated her:
- Individual rules and practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Special rules and practices in civil pro se cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Denise L. Cote revised her individual practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Barbara Moses updated her chambers contact information.
Western District of New York
The US District Court for the Western District of New York updated its local rules of civil procedure and local rules of criminal procedure, and included a summary of the proposed amendments.
Fourth Circuit
District of Maryland
The US District Court for the District of Maryland posted a new fee schedule, effective January 1, 2016.
Fifth Circuit
Middle District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana:
- Updated its attorney admission requirements, reducing the admission fee for new petitioners.
- Posted general order No. 2016-02, regarding assignment of pending Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Riedlinger cases.
- Posted general order No. 2016-03, regarding assignment of cases filed in the district.
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas posted general order 2015-13, regarding the division of work and judicial assignments in 2016.
Sixth Circuit
Eastern District of Michigan
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan amended Local Rule 1.3, Availability of the Local Rules, making the amended local rules available online.
Southern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio revised its local rules, and included a redline of the amendments.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois posted general orders:
- 15-0020, regarding proper identification to enter court facilities in the district.
- 15-0030, regarding a technical amendment to Local Rule 77.2, Emergencies; Emergency Judges.
- 15-0031, regarding a technical amendment to Local Rule 81.3, Habeas Corpus Proceedings by Persons in Custody.
- 15-0032, appointing Judge Maria Valdez as Presiding Magistrate Judge for a period of two years, effective January 26, 2016.
Southern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois posted Administrative Order No. 180, revising certain attorneys' fees, effective January 1, 2016.
Southern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana:
- Revised its local rules and posted a summary of the amendments.
- Posted a new fee schedule, increasing attorney fees for admission to practice and for a pro hac vice motion.
Eighth Circuit
Eastern District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri revised its local rules, and posted a redline and a summary of the amendments.
District of North Dakota
The US District Court for the District of North Dakota revised its local rules and posted a summary of the amendments.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California updated its form request for attorney admission information.
Judge Beverly Reid O'Connell updated her judges’ procedures and schedules, revising preferences for under seal filings.
Judge Otis D. Wright II updated his:
- Standing minute order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Judges’ procedures and schedules, revising preferences for under seal filings.
Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver updated her judges’ procedures and schedules, revising preferences for under seal filings.
Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal updated her judges’ procedures and schedules, revising preferences for under seal filings.
District of Idaho
The US District Court for the District of Idaho revised its local civil rules, and included a summary of the amendments. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Tenth Circuit
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit amended its:
- Rules on filing an appeal, revising requirements for e-filing appendices.
District of Colorado
The US District Court for the District of Colorado posted a revised schedule of fees.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington revised her judicial information page by:
- Adding new information about general matters, electronic case filing requirements, and civil case management, among other matters.
- Posting a new case management report for fast track cases.
- Posting a new notice of pendency of other actions.