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Court and Judge Rules Update: January 20-26, 2016
Practical Law Legal Update w-001-3867 (Approx. 4 pages)
Court and Judge Rules Update: January 20-26, 2016
by Practical Law Litigation
| Published on 26 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 20 and 26, 2016. It also reports on changes to the individual civil and criminal practice rules for the judges in select district courts during this period.
Administrative Office of US Courts
The Administrative Office of US Courts increased hourly rates and case maximums for attorneys appointed under the Criminal Justice Act, effective January 1, 2016.
Second Circuit
Eastern District of New York
Judge Joanna Seybert amended her individual motion practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Southern District of New York
Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy updated her individual practices. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Third Circuit
District of Delaware
The US District Court for the District of Delaware issued a standing order regarding all matters referred to a magistrate judge for alternative dispute resolution.
Fourth Circuit
Eastern District of Virginia
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia posted an announcement stating that, effective immediately, Local Civil Rule 4(a) and Local Civil Rule 16(b) have been changed to reflect the time periods adopted in the recent changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), effective December 1, 2015.
Sixth Circuit
Eastern District of Kentucky
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued a general order authorizing the clerk to collect $125 for each applicant seeking permission to practice in a particular case.
Western District of Kentucky
The US District Court for the Western District of Kentucky issued a general order regarding attorney admissions and pro hac vice fees, effective February 1, 2016.
Western District of Tennessee
The US District Court for the Western District of Tennessee posted a standing order referring certain matters to the assigned magistrate judge for determination.
Ninth Circuit
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit revised its general orders.
District of Alaska
The US District Court for the District of Alaska amended its CM/ECF administrative policies and procedures. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Central District of California
Judge Jesus G. Bernal amended his standing order. A copy of the previous version is available here.
Western District of Washington
The US District Court for the Western District of Washington signed general orders announcing:
- Amendments to the local civil rules. A redline is available here.
- Amendments to the local criminal rules. A redline is available here.
- An exhibits retention pilot project.
Tenth Circuit
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit updated its CM/ECF user manual. A copy of the previous version is available here.