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Court and Judge Rules Update: December 3-9, 2014
Practical Law Legal Update 5-591-4311 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: December 3-9, 2014
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 09 Dec 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 December 3 and 9, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
DC Circuit
District Court for the District of Columbia
The US District Court for the District of Columbia updated its local rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
First Circuit
District of Maine
The US District Court for the District of Maine announced new local rules effective January 1, 2015. A copy of the current version, in effect until then, is available here.
District of Rhode Island
The US District Court for the District of Rhode Island announced amendments to its local rules effective December 15, 2014. A copy of the current version, in effect until then, is available here.
Second Circuit
Southern District of New York
Judge Vernon S. Broderick amended his individual rules and practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Valerie E. Caproni added individual practices in criminal cases.
Judge Katherine Polk Failla updated her individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Paul G. Gardephe updated his individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Analisa Torres updated her individual practices in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Frank Maas amended his procedures applicable to cases referred for settlement. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy updated her individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Judge Gene E.K. Pratter added general guidelines regarding discovery.
Fourth Circuit
Eastern District of North Carolina
The US District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina updated its:
- Local civil rules of practice and procedure. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Local criminal rules of practice and procedure. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Fifth Circuit
Northern District of Mississippi
The US District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi updated its administrative procedures for electronic case filing. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Ninth Circuit
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit updated its circuit rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Northern District of California
Judge William H. Orrick updated his civil pre-trial order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Tenth Circuit
District of New Mexico
The US District Court for the District of New Mexico updated its local rules of civil procedure. A copy of the previous version is available here.