Court and Judge Rules Update: September 7-13, 2016 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: September 7-13, 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 September 7 and 13, 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: September 7-13, 2016

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Court and Judge Rules Update: September 7-13, 2016

by Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 13 Sep 2016USA (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 September 7 and 13, 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

Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis updated his individual rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Leonard D. Wexler amended his individual motion practice and rules. A copy of the previous version is available here. The judge also updated his pretrial/trial rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Southern District of New York

Judge Robert W. Sweet updated his individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Fifth Circuit

Eastern District of Texas

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a general order regarding divisional assignment and the apportionment of cases among magistrate judges.

Seventh Circuit

Southern District of Illinois

The US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois issued an administrative order regarding reassignment of cases to Magistrate Judge Reona Daly.

Eastern District of Wisconsin

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin amended its summons in a civil action form.

Ninth Circuit

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit updated its notice of cases set for hearing form.

Central District of California

The US District Court for the Central District of California updated its schedule of fees.