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Court and Judge Rules Update: January 14-20, 2015
Practical Law Legal Update 2-596-5825 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: January 14-20, 2015
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 20 Jan 2015 • USA (National/Federal) |
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between January 14 and 20, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
First Circuit
District of Massachusetts
The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts has amended Local Rule 203, Bankruptcy Appeals, and posted a redline of the amended rule.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
Judge I. Leo Glasser updated his individual rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Northern District of New York
The Northern District of New York updated its local rules of practice. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
Judge Katherine B. Forrest updated her:
- Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Patent Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Martin R. Goldberg moved to a new courthouse and updated his contact information.
Magistrate Judge Frank Maas posted a new scheduling order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
The US District Court for the District of Delaware updated its procedures regarding service of documents via registered mail, effective February 2, 2015.
Middle District of Pennsylvania
The US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted a notice for parties granted in forma pauperis.
Fourth Circuit
Middle District of North Carolina
The US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina updated its CM/ECF policies and procedures manual. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Southern District of Texas
The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas has updated its fee schedule for motions in bankruptcy cases.
Sixth Circuit
Eastern District of Michigan
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan approved new and amended rules for alternative dispute resolution, effective February 1, 2015.
Seventh Circuit
Northern District of Illinois
Judge Jorge L. Alonso updated procedures for cases that have been reassigned to his calendar.
Southern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois updated its case initiation policy, requiring attorneys to open civil cases online via the CM/ECF system beginning February 2, 2015.
Northern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana posted a new order regarding the reassignment of Judge Roger B. Cosbey’s cases to Judge Susan L. Collins.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge William D. Keller updated his procedures and schedules regarding civil motions.
Northern District of California
The US District Court for the Northern District of California updated its local civil rules to reflect the new location of the Eureka Division courthouse.
Tenth Circuit
District of New Mexico
The US District Court for the District of New Mexico has set its 2015 federal bar dues at $25.00.