Court and Judge Rules Update: June 4-10, 2014 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: June 4-10, 2014 | 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 June 4 and 10, 2014. 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: June 4-10, 2014

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Court and Judge Rules Update: June 4-10, 2014

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 10 Jun 2014 • 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 June 4 and 10, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

First Circuit

District of Maine

The US District Court for the District of Maine revised its local rules, effective July 1, 2014.

Second Circuit

Eastern District of New York

The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York updated its CM/ECF civil event list for attorneys.

Southern District of New York

Judge Lorna G. Schofield updated her civil case management plan and scheduling order.

Fifth Circuit

Eastern District of Texas

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas posted a general order transferring Tyler Division patent cases.
Judge Rodney Gilstrap issued a standing order regarding proper notification of settlement to the court.

Northern District of Texas

The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a special order announcing that its local rules will be amended effective September 2, 2014.

Sixth Circuit

Western District of Tennessee

The US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee issued a standing order referring certain matters to a magistrate judge for determination in cases assigned to Judge Samuel H. Mays, Jr.

Ninth Circuit

Central District of California

Judge John A. Kronstadt updated his standing orders for civil cases.

Northern District of California

Judge William Orrick added a new civil standing order and a standing order on administrative motions to file under seal.
Magistrate Judge Paul S. Grewal posted a new civil standing order.
Magistrate Judge Nandor J. Vadas added a new standing order.

District of the Northern Mariana Islands

The US District Court for the District of the Northern Mariana Islands revised its fee schedule.

Western District of Washington

The US District Court for the Western District of Washington adopted a new general order regarding the deposit and investment of registry funds.

Tenth Circuit

Western District of Oklahoma

The US District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma revised its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.