Court and Judge Rules Update: June 15-21, 2016 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: June 15-21, 2016 | Practical Law

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 15 and 21, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

Court and Judge Rules Update: June 15-21, 2016

Practical Law Legal Update w-002-6885 (Approx. 3 pages)

Court and Judge Rules Update: June 15-21, 2016

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 21 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 15 and 21, 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

Southern District of New York

The US District Court for the Southern District of New York posted a new civil cover sheet.
Judge J. Paul Oetken revised his civil case management plan and scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Third Circuit

Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Judge Joel H. Slomsky updated his scheduling and motion policies and procedures. 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 an order announcing an amendment to Rule IV of the Western District's rules of disciplinary enforcement.

Fifth Circuit

Southern District of Mississippi

The US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi amended its administrative procedures for electronic case filing. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Sixth Circuit

Eastern District of Tennessee

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee amended its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here. The court also amended its CM/ECF policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Seventh Circuit

Northern District of Illinois

Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez updated her instructions for settlement conference. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Eighth Circuit

Northern District of Iowa

The US District Court for the Northern District of Iowa issued an administrative order regarding system-sealed documents.

Ninth Circuit

Central District of California

Judge Suzanne H. Segal revised her standing order.

Tenth Circuit

District of Kansas

The US District Court for the District of Kansas posted a continuance order form for criminal practitioners.