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Court and Judge Rules Update: December 21-27, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-005-1792 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: December 21-27, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 27 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 21st and 27th, 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
District of Connecticut
The US District Court for the District of Connecticut updated the following forms:
Northern District of New York
The US District Court for the Northern District of New York updated its local rules. A summary of the changes is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Paul G. Gardephe updated his civil case management plan and scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Western District of New York
The US District Court for the Western District of New York updated its:
- Local rules of civil procedure. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Local rules of criminal procedure. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Local patent rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Judge Berle M. Schiller updated his policies and procedure for civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fourth Circuit
District of Maryland
The US District Court for the District of Maryland updated its administrative regulations.
Fifth Circuit
Middle District of Louisiana
The US District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana updated its fee schedule.
Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi
The US District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi updated its local uniform civil rules. A redline of the major changes is available here.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois:
- Issued a general order amending rules 83.10 through 83.41.
- Updated its rules for alternative dispute resolution.
- Increased its fee for general attorney admission.
Judge Thomas M. Durkin updated his instructions on how to file a motion under seal.
Eighth Circuit
Western District of Missouri
The US District Court for the Western District of Missouri updated its CM/ECF Civil and Criminal Administrative Procedures Manual and Users Guide. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Ninth Circuit
Northern District of California
Judge Charles R. Breyer updated his telephonic appearance procedures.
Southern District of California
The US District Court for the Southern District of California issued a general order regarding deposition and investment of registry funds.