Beginning Monday, May 20th eFiling became mandatory for all cases filed in the Missouri Counties of Stoddard and Cape Girardeau. Missouri began rolling out the first phase of its eFiling system in September 2011. They carefully and successfully added a handful of courts during 2012, thus paving the way for adding 26 courts by the [...]
California State Court Rules Changes for February 2013
26 February 2013
The Central District of California has amended its Local Rules effective December 1, 2012. The Northern District of California adopted e-discovery guidelines effective November 27, 2012. The Southern District of California amended its ECF Procedures effective November 26, 2012. The Southern District of California amended its ECF Policies and Procedures effective October 4, 2012. The [...]
US Federal Court Rules Update for February 2013
26 February 2013
The Federal Court rules have recently changed. Amendments to the Federal Bankruptcy and Criminal Rules are effective December 1, 2012. Amendments are proposed to the federal Appellate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Evidence Rules. Comments by February 15, 2013.
State Court Updates for December 2012 and January 2013
19 January 2013
Delaware Effective November 1, 2012, The Delaware District Court requires electronic filing of sealed documents. _____________________________________________________________ Florida The Southern District of Florida amended its local rules effective December 2012. ___________________________________________________________________ Georgia NEW — Georgia Superior Court Rule 39.7 is amended effective January 1, 2013. ___________________________________________________________________ Illinois The Northern District of Illinois amended Local Rules 26.2, [...]
Washington Court Rules Changes for December 2012
18 January 2013
Washington – The Eastern District of Washington has proposed amendmenst to Local Rule 7.1 effective December 14, 2012. - The Western District of Washington has amended its Local Rules effective December 1, 2012. – The Washington Courts have published proposed amendments to the statewide rules, comments until December 31, 2012.
Connecticut Court Rules Changes for January 2013
17 January 2013
The Connecticut Judicial Branch amends the Rules of Appellate Procedure effective January 1, 2013.
At A Glance Guides
Western District of Missouri Posts Proposed Amendments To Local Rules
Posted on 07 December 2011
The Western District of Missouri has posted proposed amendments to its local rules, comments until December 14, 2011. Details can be found here. Learn more from the SmartRules Western District of Missouri Guides.
Bankruptcy Update
Eastern District of Washington Bankruptcy Court Amends Local Rules
Posted on 03 November 2011
The Eastern District of Washington Bankruptcy Court amends its local rules effective December 1, 2011. Details can be found here. Learn more from the SmartRules Eastern District of Washington Bankruptcy Court Guides.
Electronic Filing
Mandatory eFiling in Missouri Courts Continues
Posted on 21 May 2013
Beginning Monday, May 20th eFiling became mandatory for all cases filed in the Missouri Counties of Stoddard and Cape Girardeau. Missouri began rolling out the first phase of its eFiling system in September 2011. They carefully and successfully added a handful of courts during 2012, thus paving the way for adding 26 courts by the [...]
Litigation Practice
State Court Rules Updates for February 2013
Posted on 26 February 2013
Arizona The Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure are amended effective January 1, 2013. NEW — The Arizona District Court amended its Local Rules effective December 1, 2012. Colorado NEW –The Colorado District Court amended its Local Rules effective December 1, 2012. The Colorado Supreme Court has proposed revisions to CRCP 45. The comment period is closed. [...]
Updates-Federal Cts
Central District of California Amends Local Rules
Posted on 19 December 2011
The Central District of California has amended its local rules effective December 1, 2011. Details can be found here. Learn more from SmartRules Central District of California Guides.
US Federal Court Rules Changes
US Federal Court Rules Changes for December 2012
Posted on 14 January 2013
The US Federal Court posted some amendments to their rules effective December 1, 2012. There are also some proposed rules changes that are open for comment. Federal Rules Amendments to the Federal Bankruptcy and Criminal Rules are effective December 1, 2012. Amendments are proposed to the federal Appellate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Evidence Rules. Comments by February [...]
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June 8th – SmartRules webinar
Posted on 10 May 2010
The SmartRules June 2010 webinar will be held on June 8th, 2010. This monthly webinar provides a high-level introduction to when and how to use SmartRules. Tuesday, June 8, 2010 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PDT https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/484663115 This monthly webinar provides a high-level introduction to when and how to use SmartRules. SmartRules is the premier [...]
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- Connecticut Court Rules Changes for January 2013
- Colorado Court Rules Changes for December 2012
- Arizona Court Rules Changes for December 2012
- California Court Rules Changes for December 2012
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