Our courts have been busy updating Local Rules and procedures. At SmartRules we have an extensive library and network of court resources that we put to work for you. We monitor courts and compile all Local Rule changes into easy-to-use guides.
Here are some of the changes that have taken place so far this year:
January 2020
California Code of Civil Procedure
Discovery Process Requirements
Organized Production of Documents Requirements
California Rules of Court
Requirements for Electronically Filed Documents
Los Angeles, California Superior Court Local Rules
Complex Case Requirements
San Mateo, California Superior Court Local Rules
Withdrawal of Motions
Hearing Date Changes and Notice Requirements
Contesting Tentative Rulings
Law & Motion Department Procedures
Electronic Filing Requirements
Santa Clara, California Superior Court Local Rules
Courtesy Copies
Ventura, California Superior Court Local Rules
Electronic Filing Exceptions
Vacation of Mediation or Mandatory Early Settlement Conferences
Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
Failure to Respond
Loss of Electronically Stored Information (ESI)
Michigan Court Rules
Subpoena Requirements
Deadlines for Initial Disclosures
Clark County, Nevada District Court Local Rules
Formatting of Complaints
Moving Papers Requirements
Requesting a Hearing
General Formatting Requirements for all Documents
Washoe County, Nevada District Court Local Rules
Opposition Papers Requirements
Continuance Appearance Requirements
Requests to Shorten or Extend Time
Norfolk, Virginia Circuit Court Local Rules
Motion for Continuance Requirements
Western District of Washington Local Rules
Civil Cover Sheet Requirements
February 2020
Eastern District of New York Local Rules
Requirements for Filing Under Seal
Southern District of New York Local Rules
Requirements for Proposed Orders
Electronic Filing Availability
March 2020
Southern District of California Local Rules
Pro Hac Vice Eligibility
Virginia Supreme Court Rules
Deposition Attendees
April 2020
District of Nevada Local Rules
Admission to Practice Deadlines
Reply Requirements
Proof of Service Requirements
May 2020
District of Arizona Local Rules
Initial Discovery Pilot Project
New York Supreme Court Rules
Electronic Filing Requirements
Alameda, California Superior Court Local Rules
Tentative Ruling Requirements
San Bernardino, California Superior Court Local Rules
Trial Setting Conference Procedures
San Diego, California Superior Court Local Rules
Small Claims Procedures
June 2020
San Diego, California Superior Court Local Rules
Unlawful Detainer Procedures
Northern District of Georgia Local Rules
Pro Hac Vice Admission Requirements
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
Service by Publication Procedures
July 2020
Los Angeles, California Superior Court Local Rules
Non-Complex Case Requirements
San Diego, California Superior Court Local Rules
Civil Settlement Conferences Procedures
Informal Discovery Conferences Procedures
San Francisco, California Superior Court Local Rules
Restraining Order Procedures
San Mateo, California Superior Court Local Rules
Electronic Filing Requirements
Central District of California Local Rules
Electronic Filing Requirements
Signature Requirements
Deadlines for Jury Demand
Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure
Scope of Discovery
Initial Disclosures
Discovery Timing and Requirements
Duty to Avoid Unnecessary Expenses
Waiver of Service
August 2020
Colorado
Affidavits
Discovery
Duty to Disclose
Florida
Rules of Civil Procedure
Maryland
Rules of Civil Procedure
September 2020
Northern District of Texas
Local Rules
King County, Washington
Local Civil Rules
Spokane County, Washington
Local Civil Rules
Editor’s note: This is not a complete list of 2020 changes to Local Rules and procedures. Please see SmartRules for comprehensive Local Rule changes.
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