Court and Judge Rules Update: August 19-25, 2015 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: August 19-25, 2015 | Practical Law

This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between August 19 and 25, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

Court and Judge Rules Update: August 19-25, 2015

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Court and Judge Rules Update: August 19-25, 2015

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 25 Aug 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 August 19 and 25, 2015. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

Fifth Circuit

Southern District of Mississippi

The US District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi amended Internal Rule 1, regarding assignment of cases to judges and magistrate judges, effective September 1, 2015.

Southern District of Texas

The US District Court for the Southern District of Texas posted General Order No. 2015-10, adjusting the Division of Work Order for 2015.

Sixth Circuit

Middle District of Tennessee

The US District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee amended its administrative practices and procedures for electronic case filing. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Seventh Circuit

Eastern District of Wisconsin

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin updated its form for consent to proceed before a magistrate judge.

Ninth Circuit

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit updated its form for notice of appearance of counsel or re-assignment of counsel within the same office. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Central District of California

Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson updated her judges' procedures and schedules, revising the hearing date for civil motions.
Magistrate Judge Michael R. Wilner updated his procedures and schedules, revising the drop-off point for chambers' copies of e-filed documents.