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Court and Judge Rules Update: June 1-7, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-002-5487 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: June 1-7, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 07 Jun 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 June 1 and 7, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Administrative Office of US Courts
The US Judicial Conference posted revisions for the following fee schedules, effective June 1, 2016:
- The US Court of Federal Claims fee schedule.
- The Bankruptcy Court miscellaneous fee schedule.
- The Court of Appeals miscellaneous fee schedule.
- The District Court miscellaneous fee schedule.
Appellate and district courts have posted revised fee schedules.
DC Circuit
District of Columbia
Judge Reggie G. Walton updated his:
First Circuit
District of Maine
The US District Court for the District of Maine posted amended local rules, effective July 1, 2016.
The court also updated its witness mileage fees.
District of New Hampshire
The US District Court for the District of New Hampshire posted a notice regarding amended local rule 83.2(c), effective June 6, 2016.
Second Circuit
Northern District of New York
The US District Court for the Northern District of New York amended General Order 47 regarding its mandatory mediation program.
Southern District of New York
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York added an electronic court recording transcript request form.
Third Circuit
District of New Jersey
Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni revised her judicial preferences regarding standing orders for settlement conferences, adjournment requests, and telephone conferences.
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania revised its frequently asked questions regarding attorney admissions.
Judge Mark. A. Kearney revised his policies and procedures.
Fifth Circuit
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit revised its fee schedule, effective June 1, 2016.
Western District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Western District of Louisiana revised its deficiency checklist for attorneys.
Eastern District of Texas
Judges Rodney Gilstrap and Robert W. Schroeder III posted a joint standing order regarding protection of proprietary and/or confidential information to be presented to the court during motion and trial practice.
Northern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas posted a notice to attorneys employed by the federal government.
Sixth Circuit
Northern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio posted a general order regarding case assignments for Judge James G. Carr.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois posted a set of orders amending its local rules, effective May 27, 2016.
The court also posted a notice regarding the addition of NOS code 376, Qui Tam 31 U.S.C. 3729(a) to its civil cover sheet.
Southern District of Illinois
Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams revised his case management procedures.
Eastern District of Wisconsin
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin posted an administrative order regarding juror questionnaires, effective June 1, 2016.
Western District of Wisconsin
The US District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin revised its fee schedule, effective June 1, 2016.
Eighth Circuit
Western District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Western District of Missouri posted procedures for retrieving restricted or sealed documents from CM/ECF.
Ninth Circuit
District of Arizona
The US District Court for the District of Arizona revised its administrative policies and procedures manual regarding ex parte applications for writs of garnishment of non-earnings.
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California revised its civil cover sheet.
Magistrate Judge Steve Kim updated his judges’ procedures and schedules.
Eastern District of California
Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone posted an electronic warrant submission form.
District of Idaho
The US District Court for the District of Idaho revised its local rules.
Eastern District of Washington
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington posted a general order regarding representation of indigent pro-se litigants in civil cases.
Tenth Circuit
District of Kansas
The US District Court for the District of Kansas posted a notice regarding attorney annual renewal.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Magistrate Judge Gregory J. Kelly issued a standing order regarding procedure for assertion of privilege.
Middle District of Georgia
The US District Court for the Middle District of Georgia amended its CM/ECF administrative procedures.