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 August 24 and 30, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Chief Magistrate Judge Roanne L. Mann revised her individual rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania revised its application for admission.
Fourth Circuit
District of Maryland
The US District Court for the District of Maryland posted a notice approving a fee increase for pro hac vice attorney admissions, effective September 1, 2016.
Fifth Circuit
Western District of Texas
The US District Court for the Western District of Texas issued the following orders regarding court docket management for the Austin division:
The court also issued an order requiring parties removing cases to the Austin Division to file a supplement to the civil cover sheet.
Sixth Circuit
Northern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Northern District of Ohio issued a general order regarding the docket of Magistrate Judge Kenneth S. McHargh, who is retiring September 30, 2016.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Judge Thomas M. Durkin revised his case procedures regarding amended complaints.
Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston revised his case procedures regarding: