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Court and Judge Rules Update: January 6-12, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-001-3019 (Approx. 5 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: January 6-12, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 12 Jan 2016 • USA (National/Federal) |
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 6 and 12, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Second Circuit
Northern District of New York
The US District Court for the Northern District of New York updated general order 25.
Southern District of New York
Judge Cathy Seibel updated her individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Magistrate Judge Barbara Moses added individual rules of practice in civil cases.
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
District of the Virgin Islands
The US District Court for the District of the Virgin Islands posted a notice regarding the renewal of bar memberships for 2016.
Fourth Circuit
Eastern District of Virginia
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia announced the adoption of new local civil rule 5, effective January 11, 2016.
Sixth Circuit
Southern District of Ohio
The US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio updated its ECF procedures guide. Pursuant to Rule 3.1 of the amended local rules, the filing rights of counsel who are members of the bar have been updated to allow for the filing of new cases electronically.
Seventh Circuit
Southern District of Illinois
The US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois increased the fee for pro hac vice admission from $100 to $200.
Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams updated his case management procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Northern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana issued:
- General order 2016-03, regarding the assignment of civil cases.
- General order 2016-04, regarding the assignment of criminal cases.
Southern District of Indiana
The US District Court for the Southern District of Indiana increased the fee for pro hac vice admission from $30 to $100.
Eighth Circuit
Southern District of Iowa
The US District Court for the Southern District of Iowa updated its attorney registration form for electronic case filing.
Ninth Circuit
District of Arizona
The US District Court for the District of Arizona updated sections N(1)(c) and (d) of its ECF administrative policies and procedures manual. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Central District of California
Judge Frederick F. Mumm updated his procedures and schedules regarding mandatory chambers copies.
Judge Beverly R. O'Connell issued a final pre-trial conference order and updated her:
- Standing order on newly assigned cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Order for civil jury trial. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Order setting rule 26(f) scheduling conference. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Criminal discovery order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
- Criminal motion and trial order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Northern District of California
Judge James Donato updated his standing order for civil cases. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Judge Claudia Wilken posted a notice regarding telephonic appearance procedures.
Magistrate Judge Nathanael M. Cousins updated his civil standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
District of Idaho
The US District Court for the District of Idaho issued general order 307, adopting the revised district court local rules for civil procedure.
Eleventh Circuit
Middle District of Florida
Judge Gregory A. Presnell added case management preferences to his court webpage.