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Court and Judge Rules Update: December 14-20, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-005-0634 (Approx. 3 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: December 14-20, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 20 Dec 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 December 14-20, 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
The US District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York adopted revisions to Local Civil Rules 1.3 and 1.8, effective December 19, 2016.
The court also posted its second order regarding procedures to protect cooperators.
Southern District of New York
The US District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York adopted revisions to Local Civil Rules 1.3 and 1.8, effective December 19, 2016.
Judge Gregory H. Woods updated his individual rules of practice in civil cases.
Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker updated her individual practices in civil cases and her settlement conference summary.
Eighth Circuit
Northern District of Iowa
The US District Court for the Northern District of Iowa issued an administrative order regarding the deposit and investment of registry funds.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge Otis D. Wright, II updated his scheduling and case management order.
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California amended Local Rule 7.3, effective December 19, 2016. A redline of the changes is available here.
Southern District of California
Judge Cathy Ann Bencivengo posted new chambers rules for civil cases.
District of Montana
The US District Court for the District of Montana posted a new standing order regarding case assignments.