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Court and Judge Rules Update: November 9-15, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-004-5473 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: November 9-15, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 15 Nov 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 November 9 and 15, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
First Circuit
District of Rhode Island
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island issued a general order regarding the assignment of social security cases to magistrate judges.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York updated its fee schedule, effective December 1, 2016.
Magistrate Judge Marilyn D. Go updated her individual motion practices.
Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo updated her rule 26(f) conference checklist.
Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold updated his individual motion practices.
Southern District of New York
Judge Deborah A. Batts updated her individual rules of practice.
Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker updated her:
Third Circuit
Third Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit:
- Updated its fee schedule, effective December 1, 2016.
- Issued an order vacating option B for filing an appendix.
District of New Jersey
The US District Court for the District of New Jersey:
- Updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Issued:
- order 9.1 and 41.1, regarding amendment of civil rules 9.1 and 41.1; and
- order 101.1, regarding amendment of civil rule 101.1.
Fourth Circuit
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a notice regarding implementation of amendments to the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Western District of Virginia
The US District Court for the Western District of Virginia:
- Updated its local rules, effective December 1, 2016. A redline of the changes is available here.
- Updated its fee schedule, effective December 1, 2016.
Fifth Circuit
Northern District of Mississippi
The US District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi updated its fee schedule, effective December 1, 2016.
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued an order regarding the assignment of cases.
Sixth Circuit
District of Ohio
The US District Court for the District of Ohio updated its fee schedule, effective December 1, 2016.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Judge Jorge L. Alonso updated his policy regarding initial status hearings.
Judge Andrea R. Wood updated her:
- Policy regarding courtesy copies.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
The US District Court for the Central District of California updated its:
- Fee schedule, effective December 1, 2016.
Judge Dean D. Pregerson updated his policy on mandatory chamber copies.
Judge George H. Wu updated his policy on mandatory chamber copies.
Judge Steve Kim updated his policies regarding informal discovery dispute resolution.
District of Oregon
The US District Court for the District of Oregon updated its fee schedule, effective December 1, 2016.
Tenth Circuit
District of Colorado
The US District Court for the District of Colorado updated its local rules, effective December 1, 2016. A redline of the changes is available here.
District of Utah
The US District Court for the District of Utah updated its CM/ECF and e-filing administrative procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Eleventh Circuit
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit:
- Updated his local rules and IOPs, effective December 1, 2016. A redline of the changes is available here.
- Updated its sample certificate of compliance.
Middle District of Georgia
The US District Court for the Middle District of Georgia updated its CM/ECF administrative procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Northern District of Georgia
The US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia updated appendix H of its local rules, effective December 1, 2016.