This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local civil and criminal rules and procedures for all US federal district courts and appellate courts between January 22 and January 28, 2020. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for judges in select district courts during this period.
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York approved amendments to its Electronic Case Filing Rules and Instructions, effective February 3, 2020.
Eighth Circuit
District of South Dakota
The US District Court for the District of South Dakota issued a standing order regarding electronic submissions of exhibits.
Ninth Circuit
Central District of California
Judge Alka Sagar revised their judge's procedures regarding motion scheduling and discovery motions.
Western District of Washington
The US District Court for the Western District of Washington revised its attorney ECF registration form.