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 July 27 and August 2, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for judges in select district courts during this period.
Second Circuit
Second Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued an order amending IOP C regarding the availability of audio recordings of oral arguments on its website.
Eastern District of New York
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York posted a sealing cover sheet.
Southern District of New York
Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein updated his individual rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Washington updated its civil cover sheet.
Eleventh Circuit
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit amended its local rules and internal operating procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Middle District of Florida
Judge Virginia M. Hernandez Covington revised her case management report. A copy of the previous version is available here.