Court and Judge Rules Update: July 16-22, 2014 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: July 16-22, 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 July 16 and 22, 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: July 16-22, 2014

Practical Law Legal Update 3-575-4506 (Approx. 3 pages)

Court and Judge Rules Update: July 16-22, 2014

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 22 Jul 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 July 16 and 22, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.

Second Circuit

Eastern District of New York

Judge Leonard D. Wexler updated his pre-trial and trial rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Southern District of New York

Judge Gregory H. Woods updated his individual rules of practice in civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Fourth Circuit

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has announced Standing Order 14-01, effective for briefing orders issued on or after September 1, 2014. This order is meant to reduce costs in appointed counsel and in forma pauperis cases.

Eleventh Circuit

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has posted a new jury instructions builder.

Middle District of Florida

Judge Carlos E. Mendoza posted the following case and trial management forms: