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Court and Judge Rules Update: May 11-17, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-002-3714 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: May 11-17, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Law stated as of 18 May 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 May 11 and 17, 2016. 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 posted revised:
- Pro hac vice forms, including:
- affidavit in support of motion to admit counsel pro hac vice;
- sponsoring affidavit; and
Southern District of New York
Judge Katherine B. Forrest amended her scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fourth Circuit
District of Maryland
The US District Court for the District of Maryland added a new fee for requesting records electronically, effective June 1, 2016.
Fifth Circuit
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas updated its attorney admissions requirements, revising rules on membership renewal.
Sixth Circuit
Northern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio posted a notice regarding changes to attorney registration information.
Seventh Circuit
Central District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Central District of Illinois revised its civil cover sheet.
Northern District of Illinois
Magistrate Judge Young B. Kim updated his case procedures for social security cases.
Northern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana updated its fee schedule regarding electronic retrievals.
Eighth Circuit
District of Minnesota
The US District Court for the District of Minnesota approved amendments to local rule 49.1 regarding filing documents under seal in criminal cases. The amendments are effective as of May 16, 2016.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California revised form CV-11, regarding consent to proceed before a US magistrate judge.
Judge Stephen V. Wilson revised his judges' procedures and schedules, updates rules regarding the Court's ADR program.
Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson updated her judges' procedures and schedules.
Tenth Circuit
District of Kansas
The US District Court for the District of Kansas added a new fee for requesting records electronically, effective June 1, 2016.
Western District of Oklahoma
The US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma revised its local rules, effective as of May 10, 2016. A summary of the amendments is available here.
Eleventh Circuit
Southern District of Georgia
The US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued an order amending local rule 26.1(a), regarding party conferences. The amendment is effective immediately.