Court and Judge Rules Update: August 21-27, 2013 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: August 21-27, 2013 | Practical Law

This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between August 21 and 27, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.

Court and Judge Rules Update: August 21-27, 2013

Practical Law Legal Update 1-538-9325 (Approx. 5 pages)

Court and Judge Rules Update: August 21-27, 2013

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 27 Aug 2013USA (National/Federal)
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between August 21 and 27, 2013. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.

Second Circuit

Southern District of New York

Judge Denise Cote updated her:
Judge Katherine Forrest updated her:
Magistrate Judge Andrew Peck updated his individual rules of practice. A copy of his old rules are available here.

Third Circuit

District of New Jersey

The US District Court for the District of New Jersey revised its list of judicial preferences. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Eastern District of Pennsylvania

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted a notice authorizing the electronic filing of complaints.

Fourth Circuit

Eastern District of North Carolina

The US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina updated its local:

Fifth Circuit

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit made minor modifications to its application and oath for admission.

Eastern District of Texas

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas added a general order regarding pending criminal case transfers.
The court also posted a general order assigning civil and criminal actions.
Magistrate Judge John Love posted a standing order regarding court reporters.

Sixth Circuit

Eastern District of Tennessee

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee added a substitution of attorney form to its website.

Eighth Circuit

Eastern District of Arkansas and Western District of Arkansas

The US District Courts for the Eastern District of Arkansas and Western District of Arkansas posted notices about fee increases for attorney admission and pro hac vice applications. The attorney admission fee will increase to $200 and pro hac vice application will have a $100 fee, effective September 1, 2013.
The courts also suspended Local Rule 83.6, the collection of biennial assessment, until further notice.

Ninth Circuit

Central District of California

Judge David Carter changed the best way to contact the judge's courtroom deputy clerk, which is now only by e-mail at [email protected] and not by telephone.
Judge Beverly O'Connell added the following orders:
Additionally, Judge O'Connell made minor changes to her Rule 26 Schedule Conference Order. A previous version is available here.
Judge Manuel Real updated his notice to counsel. A copy of the old notice is available here.
Newly-appointed Magistrate Judge Alka Sagar posted a mandatory chambers copies policy.

Northern District of California

The US District Court for the Northern District of California added the following forms:
The court also posted a notice allowing registered CM/ECF users to electronically file new civil cases.
Judge David Carter updated his policy on sealing documents.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers updated her Criminal Standing Order.

District of Idaho

The US District Court for the District of Idaho posted a general order adopting revised local rules for civil and criminal practice.

Tenth Circuit

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit released a new attorney admission form.

Eastern District of Oklahoma

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma added a new general order regarding attorney use of electronic communication devices.

Eleventh Circuit

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit revised its guide to electronic case filing to reflect new procedures regarding appendices and en banc consideration of issues.

Middle District of Alabama

The US District Court for the Middle District of Alabama added a reminder to attorneys whose contact information has changed to timely file a Notice of Change of Address in every active case in which they are attorneys of record.