Due to the upcoming Timing and Deadline Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure effective December 1, 2009, many more courts than usual have posted proposed revisions to their local rules.  To keep you abreast of rules changes that will impact your practice, the editorial staff at SmartRules has highlighted proposed amendments to United [...]

The California Superior Courts will be closed to the public on the third Wednesday of each month due to a mandatory statewide closure.

Due to the upcoming Timing and Deadline Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure effective December 1, 2009, many more United States District Courts than usual have posted proposed revisions to their local rules.

Use this At A Glance Guide to learn the New York rules of civil procedure (New York Civil Practice Law and Rules and Uniform Rules) applicable to ex parte motions in the New York Supreme Courts.

Use this At A Glance Guide to learn the statewide rules of civil procedure, (the California Code of Civil Procedure and California Rules of Court) applicable to ex parte motions in the California Superior Courts.

Use this At A Glance Guide to learn the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that govern ex parte motions in the United States District Courts.

Use this “At A Glance Guide” to learn the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure applicable to amended answer in Florida Circuit Courts. For more detailed information, please see the SmartRules Response to Request for Production guides for the court where your action is pending.
“For each item or category the response shall state that inspection and related activities [...]

By Joel Stashenko
New York Law Journal
August 12, 2009 
The New York Legislature has set the stage for an expansion of the use of computers and facsimile machines to file notice of service and papers in civil actions throughout New York.
The bill, given final approval last week by the Senate, would allow electronic filing in most civil [...]

The editorial staff of SmartRules™ is pleased to present the following “Tips and Tricks” regarding the upcoming Timing and Deadline Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure effective December 1, 2009. Although the timing and deadline amendments are intended to simplify deadline calculations, it is hard to imagine changes that are more likely to [...]

Use this At A Glance Guide to learn the Virginia Supreme Court Rules related to Motion for Protective Order in Virginia Circuit Courts. For more detailed information, please see the SmartRules Deposition Notice Guide for the court where your action is pending.
The notice shall state the time and place for taking the deposition and the name and address [...]