Court and Judge Rules Update: February 26 - March 4, 2014 | Practical Law

Court and Judge Rules Update: February 26 - March 4, 2014 | Practical Law

This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between February 26 and March 4, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.

Court and Judge Rules Update: February 26 - March 4, 2014

Practical Law Legal Update 5-559-0665 (Approx. 3 pages)

Court and Judge Rules Update: February 26 - March 4, 2014

by Practical Law Litigation
Published on 04 Mar 2014 • USA (National/Federal)
This Legal Update reports on significant changes to the local rules and procedures for all US federal district and appellate courts between February 26 and March 4, 2014. It also reports on changes to the individual practice rules for judges in select district courts during this time period.

First Circuit

District of Massachusetts

The US District Court for the District of Massachusetts posted an updated attorney handbook.

Second Circuit

Eastern District of New York

The US District Court for the Eastern District of New York posted a new case management plan regarding Hurricane Sandy-related cases.
Judge Joseph F. Bianco posted new individual motion practice and rules. A copy of the previous version is available here.

Third Circuit

District of Delaware

Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet posted a new sample joint status report.

Fourth Circuit

Middle District of North Carolina

The US District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina updated its local rules and provided a summary of the changes.
The court also posted guidelines for the filing of confidential information in civil cases.

Fifth Circuit

Northern District of Texas

The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a special order adopting amendments to its local civil and criminal rules, effective September 2, 2014 unless modified after receipt of public comment.

Ninth Circuit

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit updated its ECF user guide. A copy of the previous version is available here.

District of Arizona

The US District Court for the District of Arizona updated its CM/ECF procedures manual.

District of Nevada

The US District Court for the District of Nevada updated its sample motion for permission to practice pro hac vice and designation of local counsel form.

District of Oregon

The US District Court for the District of Oregon posted new and amended local rules and provided a summary of the changes.