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ALN Rule Set Update Details October 1, 2016
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
JAMS—International Arbitration Rules (IAR)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Text Removed:
22.1 [Not based on rule updates]
Text Added:
3.1
8.8
8.9
22.1
22.3(d)
22.4
38.3
Text Updated:
2.5
4.1→5.1
5.1→6.1
5.2→6.2
7.2→8.2
7.4→8.4
7.5(c)→8.5(c)
9.1→10.1
17.2→18.2
31.1→34.1
35.1→38.1
35.2→38.2
Triggers Affected:
Arbitrators Appointed by Claimant and Respondent in Multi-Party Arbitration
Award Date
Circumstances Likely to Affect Emergency Arbitrator's Ability to Be Impartial or Independent Disclosed
Circumstances re Arbitrator’s Bias Become Known
Conference—Prehearing Conference
Notice of Appointment of Arbitrator
Request for Arbitration Received by JAMS
Tribunal Constituted in Expedited Arbitration
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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—Not Based On Rule Updates
Text Added:
E-File T&C (Timely)(Par. 1)
E-File T&C (Filing Answer)
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Answer to Complaint or Compliance Specification Not in PDF Format that Includes Required
Signature E-Filed
FEDERAL APPEALS
Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure (FRAP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Corrected Rule ID to reflect complete rule text actually contained in rule description.
Text Updated:
4(a)(5)(A)(i)4(a)(5)
U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit (11CIRC)—Not Based on Rule Updates
U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit (11CIRC)—Not Based on Rule Updates
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (DCCRCT)—Not Based on Rule Updates
Note regarding deferred appendix removed from triggers to add clarity to rule sets.
Triggers Affected:
Appeal Docketed [11CIRC only]
Record on Appeal Filed
Transcript Filed (District Court) [11CIRC only]
Triggers Removed:
Briefing—Appellant’s Opening Brief Due [10CIRC only]
Briefing—Appellee’s Response Brief Due [10CIRC only]
FEDERAL CLAIMS
United States Court of Federal Claims (USCFC)—Updates Effective 8-1-16
Text Added:
6(a)(4) [Not based on rules updated]
Text Updated:
Appendix C (2)
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CALIFORNIA
FEDERAL
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. Jesus G. Bernal (CAJGB)—Updates Effective September
2016
Text Updated:
JP Chambers Copies
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. David O. Carter (DOC)—Updates Effective September
2016
Text Updated:
JP 1
JP II
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Status Conference
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. Terry J. Hatter, Jr. (TJH)—Updates Effective September
2016
Text Updated:
LMS Chambers Copies
LMS Continuances
Triggers Affected:
Conference Triggers
Hearing Triggers
Trial
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. John A. Kronstadt (CAJAK)—Updates Effective 9-16-16
Text Removed:
SO Exh F I(3)(b)
SO Exh F I(5)
SO Exh F II(3)
SO Exh F III(4)
Text Added:
SO Exh A 11
SO Exh D C(7)(c)
SO Exh D (C)9
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Text Updated:
SO Exh A 7(a) [Deadline changed from 120 days to 90 days]
SO Exh A 7(b)
SO Exh A 8(a)
SO Exh A 9(b)(b)(i)
SO Exh A 9(e)
SO Exh A 10(c)(iii)
SO Exh A 10(d)
SO Exh B 2.3
SO Exh C Intro
SO Exh C 1
SO Exh D B [Deadline for lodging Final Pretrial Conference Order changed from 11
days to 14 days]
SO Exh D C(2)
SO Exh D C(5)
SO Exh D C(7)(b)
SO Exh D C(8)
SO Exh E 9
Triggers Removed:
Application to File Under Seal and Related Documents Submitted
Application to Seal Application to File Under Seal and Related Documents Submitted
Order Denying Application to Seal
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Final Pretrial Conference
Intended Delivery Date of Voluminous Trial Materials or Exhibits
Meet and Confer re Application for Under Seal Filing
Notice of Removal Filed
Trial
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. Consuelo B. Marshall (CBM)—Updates Effective September
2016
Text Updated:
Chambers Copies
LMS TP Court Hours
LMS TP Other
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. Douglas F. McCormick (CADFM)—Updates Effective
September 2016
Text Updated:
JP 6
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USDC, Central District of California, Hon. Fernando M. Olguin (CAFMO)—Updates Effective
September 2016
Text Added:
LMS 2
Triggers Affected:
Hearing on Motion Triggers
Intended Filing Date of Motion
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. Otis D. Wright II (CAODW)—Updates Effective September
2016
Text Added:
SCMO-C 6(b)
Text Removed:
SCMO-C 6(c)
Text Updated:
PSO 1
PSO 4
SCMO-C 4
SCMO-C 5(d)
SCMO-C 6(a)
SCMO-C 6(d)SCMO-C 6(e)
SCMO-C 6(f)SCMO-C 6(g)
SCMO-C 7(b)SCMO-C 7(c)
SCMO-C 7(c) Contentions-Exhibits SCMO-C 7(d) Contentions-Exhibits
SCMO-C 7(d)SCMO-C 7(d) Declarations
SCMO-C 7(c) Jury-ReportingSCMO-C 7(e)
SCMO-C 8
SCMO-C STPD
SCMO-J STPD [Not due to update]
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Final Pretrial Conference
Conference—Scheduling Conference
Ex Parte Application Served and Filed
Hearing on Motion for Summary Judgment
Hearing on Motions in Limine
PATENT—Claim Construction/Markman Hearing
PATENT—Responsive Claim Construction Brief Served
PATENT—Scheduling Order
Trial
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Triggers Removed:
Motion Hearing Cutoff
Order—Scheduling and Case Management Order in Non-Jury Trial
USDC, Northern District of California (NDCA)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to properly identify under seal motions as administrative, based on client feedback. Changes also
made to rule sets for all Northern District judges and magistrates.
Triggers Affected:
Motion to File Under Seal Filed
USDC, Northern District of California (Various Judges)—Updates Effective 9-15-16 and 9-20-16
Changes made for NDCA judges who participate in the Cameras in the Courtroom Pilot Project: Alsup (WHA),
Breyer (CACRB), Chen (EMC), Chesney (CAMMC), Chhabria (CAVC), Davila (CAEJD), Donato (CAJD),
Freeman (CABLF), Gonzalez Rogers (YGR), Henderson (CATEH), Illston (SI), Koh (LHK), Orrick
(CAWHO), Seeborg (CARS), Tigar (CAJT), White (CAJSW), and Wilken (CW).
Text Added:
NDCA CIC Proc. 1(c)
NDCA CIC Proc. 1(e)
Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
Notice of Request for Video Recording Filed
PATENT—Claim Construction/Markman Hearing
Trial
USDC, Northern District of California, Hon. James Donato (CAJD)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Text Added:
Cal PT
Text Updated:
Cal LM
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Final Pretrial Conference
USBC, Southern District of California (CASBCT)—Updates Effective 10-3-2016
Text Updated:
CASB 2002-1(b)(1)
CASB 2002-2(d)
CASB 4002-2(b)→CASB 4002-2(c)
CASB 4002-2(c)→CASB 4002-2(d)
CASB 7016-2 [Deadline changed from 45 days to 5 days after first appearance]
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Triggers Affected:
Motion to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12 Filed
Motion to Strike Filed
Motion for More Definite Statement Filed
Pleading—Answer Filed
Pleading—Counter/Cross-Claim Filed
Pleading—Complaint Served by Mail, to Clerk, Electronically or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Complaint Served Personally
USDC, Southern District of California, Hon. Michael M. Anello (MMA)—Updates Effective 9-14-16
Text Updated:
CCR III
CCR VII→CCR VIII
CCR VIII→CRR IX
CRR IX(A)→CRR X(A)
CRR IX(B)→CRR X(B)
CRR IX(C)→CRR X(C)
Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
STATE
California Superior Court, Los Angeles County (CALAIC/CALAMC/LDCALA)—Updates Effective
September 2016
Text Updated:
3.23
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Case Management Conference or Review
Conference—Initial Case Management Conference or Review
California Superior Court, San Bernardino County (CABESC)—Not Based on Rules Update
Changes made to better implement CCP 430.41 re demurrer procedures.
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Acknowledgment of Receipt of Summons Executed
Pleading—Amended Answer Served triggers
Pleading—Amended Complaint Served triggers
Pleading—Amended Cross-Complaint Served triggers
Pleading—Answer Served triggers
Pleading—Answer to Cross-Complaint Served triggers
Pleading—Cross-Complaint Served triggers
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Pleading—First Day Summons Published in Newspaper
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Mailed After Substituted Service or to Person Outside CA
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
California Superior Court, San Mateo County (CASMSC)—Not Based on Rules Update
Reference to court’s webpage for complex civil litigation matters added, based on client request.
Text Updated:
Complex Discovery
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Discovery Conference
Discovery—Letter Brief re Dispute Delivered to Court in Complex Case
California Superior Court, Trinity County (CATRSC/LDCATR)—Updates Effective 7-1-16
Text Added:
5(E)(B)
6
Text Updated:
1.03(B)3(B)
1.05(B)5(B)
2.01(A)8(C)
2.01(B)8(D)
2.0310
2.05(A)12(A)
2.05(B)(2)12(B)(2)
Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
California Superior Court, Ventura County (CAVEAS/CAVESC/LDCAVE/CAPRVE)—Updates
Effective 9-6-16
Text Added:
Notice re Filing
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Pleading—Complaint Received
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California Superior Court, Alameda County (CAALSC)—Not Based on Rules Update
California Superior Court, Marin County (CAMRSC)—Not Based on Rules Update
California Superior Court, Placer County (CAPASC)—Not Based on Rules Update
California Superior Court, Riverside County (CARISC)—Not Based on Rules Update
California Superior Court, San Joaquin County (CASJSC)—Not Based on Rules Update
California Superior Court, San Mateo County (CASMSC)—Not Based on Rules Update
California Superior Court, Santa Cruz County (CACRSC)—Not Based on Rules Update
California Superior Court, Solano County (CASOSC)—Not Based on Rules Update
California Superior Court, Sonoma County (CASNSC)—Not Based on Rules Update
California Superior Court, Ventura County (CAVESC)—Not Based on Rules Update
Changes made to better implement CCP 430.41 re demurrer procedures.
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Acknowledgment of Receipt of Summons Executed
Pleading—First Day Summons Published in Newspaper
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Mailed After Substituted Service or to Person Outside CA
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
CONNECTICUT
FEDERAL
USBC, District of Connecticut (CTBK)—Updates Effective 8-29-16
Text Updated:
CMP 5(A) [Deadline changed from 2 court days to 1 week]
Triggers Affected:
Hearing—Initial Hearing on Contested Matter
STATE
Connecticut Rules of Appellate Procedure (CTRAP)—Updates Effective 9-30-16
Text Updated:
69-2
72-3(e)
72-3(g)
81-1(a)
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DELAWARE
STATE
Delaware Supreme Court (DESC)—Updates Effective 10-3-16
Text Removed:
14(d)
15(b)(ii) [Not based on rule update]
15(b)(iii) [Not based on rule update]
15(b)(vi) [Not based on rule update]
Text Added:
14(d)(v)
Text Updated:
15(a)(v)
Triggers Affected:
Briefing—Appellant’s Opening Brief Served
Briefing—Appellant/Cross-Appellee’s Reply/Answer Brief Served
Briefing—Appellee’s Brief Served
Briefing—Appellee/Cross-Appellant’s Answer/Opening Brief Served
Notice of Appeal Filed
Record on Appeal Filed
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DISTRICT
District of Columbia Superior Court—Updates Effective August 2016
Text Removed:
GO Supp Rigsby II
Triggers Affected:
Response or Opposition to Motion Filed
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FLORIDA
FEDERAL
USBC, Middle District of Florida (FLMBK)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Text Added:
AO FLMB-2016-3 4(d)
Text Updated:
AO FLMB-2016-2 1AO FLMB-2016-3 1
AO FLMB-2016-2 2AO FLMB-2016-3 2
AO FLMB-2016-2 3AO FLMB-2016-3 3
AO FLMB-2016-2 5AO FLMB-2016-3 5 [Deadline changed from 28 days to 30 days]
AO FLMB-2016-2 6(i)AO FLMB-2016-3 6(i)
AO FLMB-2016-2 6(j)AO FLMB-2016-3 6(j)
AO FLMB-2016-2 11AO FLMB-2016-3 11
AO FLMB-2016-2 12AO FLMB-2016-3 12
AO FLMB-2016-2 13AO FLMB-2016-3 13
AO FLMB-2016-2 14AO FLMB-2016-3 14
AO FLMB-2016-2 15AO FLMB-2016-3 15
AO FLMB-2016-2 18AO FLMB-2016-3 18
AO FLMB-2016-2 19AO FLMB-2016-3 19
AO FLMB-2016-2 20AO FLMB-2016-3 20
AO FLMB-2016-2 21AO FLMB-2016-3 21
Triggers Affected:
Amended Proof of Claim in Ch. 13 Case Filed After 9/5/16
Creditors’ § 341 Meeting, First Date Set
Current Property Appraisal Requested by Ch. 13 Trustee in Case Filed After 9/5/16
Hearing on Confirmation of Plan
Inspection of Collateral Requested by Secured Creditor in Ch. 13 Case Filed After 9/5/16
Mortgage Modification Mediation—Mediator’s Final Report Filed in Ch. 13 Case Filed After 9/5/16
Plan Payment Made in Ch. 13 Case Filed After 9/5/16
Petition Filed in Ch. 13 Case
Proof of Insurance Requested by Secured Creditor in Ch. 13 Case Filed After 9/5/16
Tax Return Filed in Ch. 13 Case
Time Fixed for Filing Proof of Claim
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STATE
Florida Rules of Civil Procedure (FLACP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to eliminate potential for service offsets for summons and complaint, based on client feedback.
Changes also made to all Florida Circuit Courts.
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served by Any Means
Florida Probate Code (FLPC)—Updates Effective 9-15-16
Text Updated:
5.646(c)(1)
5.710(c)
Florida Circuit Court, 15th Judicial Circuit – Palm Beach County (FL15)—Updates Effective September
2017
Text Updated:
Div AN I(B)
IDAHO
STATE
Idaho District Court (IDRCP)—Updates Effective 9-9-16 Changes also made in 4th Judicial District (IDO4).
Text Updated:
11.2(b)(1)
11.3(c)(1)
12(b)
Triggers Affected:
Entry of Judgment or Appealable Order
Order Disposing of Motion Triggers
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ILLINOIS
FEDERAL
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo (ILEEB)—Updates Effective 9-20-16 & 9-27-
16
Text Updated:
CP Motion Practice A [Hearing time changed from 9:30 AM to 9 AM]
JI Announcements [Hearing time changed from 9:30 AM to 9 AM]
Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. Thomas M. Durkin (ILTMD)—Updates Effective 9-6-16 and 9-
14-16
Text Updated:
CP Courtesy CopiesCP CC & Amended Complaints
CP Pretrial Procedures Intro
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. Joan B. Gottschall (ILJBG)—Updates Effective 9-15-16, 9-20-
16 and 9-21-16
Text Updated:
JI Notice
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Mag. Iain D. Johnston (ILIDJ)—Updates Effective 8-25-16 and 9-6-
16
Text Added:
FLSA SO (1)
FLSA SO (2)
FLSA SO (3)
FLSA SO (4)
FLSA SO (5)
Text Updated:
CP General Status and Motion Practice
Triggers Affected:
FLSA—Documents re Unpaid Wages Claim in Collective Action Exchanged
FLSA—Opt-In Notice in Collective Actions Filed
Order—FLSA Scheduling Order Issued
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USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Mag. Michael T. Mason (ILMTM)—Updates Effective 9-27-16
Text Updated:
JI Important Info [Hearing time changed from 9 AM to 10 AM]
CP Motion Practice [Hearing time changed from 9 AM to 10 AM]
Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. John J.Tharp, Jr. (ILJJT)—Updates Effective 9-27-16
Text Added:
JI Motions
Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
STATE
Illinois Circuit Court, 3rd Circuit, Madison County (IL3CT)—Updates Effective 8-19-16
Text Added:
IL3ASB III. C(3)(a)
IL3ASB III. C(3)(b)(2)
IL3ASB IX.(a)
Text Updated:
IL3ASB II. A(3) [Deadline to submit trial request changed from on
or before March 10th of each year to 30 days after
complaint served]
IL3ASB II. C
IL3ASB II. DIL3ASB II. D(1)
IL3ASB II. D(1)(a)-(b), IL3ASB II. (D)(1)(c), IL3ASB II. D(1)(d)IL3ASB II.
IL3ASB III. A(1)IL3ASB III. A(1)(Conclusion)
IL3ASB III. A(1) – 240
IL3ASB III. A(2)
IL3ASB III. A(4)(c)(ix)IL3ASB III. A(4)(c)(viii) [Deadline changed from 3 court days to 5 court
days]
IL3ASB V. B
IL3ASB V. C(4)IL3ASB V. C(3) [Deadline changed from 4 PM on first day of trial to
4 PM on day of settlement conference]
IL3ASB VI. B
IL3ASB VI. C
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Triggers Affected:
Asbestos Case Special Closed
Conference—Settlement Conference in Asbestos Case
Discovery—Deposition Date in Asbestos Case
Discovery—Pathology and X-Ray Material in Expedited Asbestos Case Received
Hearing on Motion for Expedited Trial in Asbestos Case
Motion to Add Asbestos Case to Trial Docket Filed
Notice of Intent to Dismiss Defendant Without Prejudice in Special Closed Asbestos Case Received
Notice of Plaintiff’s Records in Documents and Materials Depository in Asbestos Case Received
Order Granting Motion for Expedited Trial in Asbestos Case
Plaintiff Specific Records Received in Asbestos Case by Defendant Placed in Documents and Materials
Depository
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
Record, Document, or Tangible Item in Asbestos Case Deposited by Plaintiff with Documents and Materials
Depository
Trial in Asbestos Case
Triggers Removed:
Trial Schedule for Following Year in Asbestos Case Issued
Illinois Circuit Court, 17th Circuit, Winnebago County (IL17WC)—Updates Effective 9-8-16
Text Added:
Appx FM-5
2.14(J)
2.14(L)
2.14(O)
Text Updated:
2.14(B)
2.14(F)2.14(G)
2.14(H)2.14(I) [Deadline to communicate concerns with intake coordinator changed from
deadline for pre-mediation conference to 10 days after notice of entry into
program filed]
2.14(J)2.14(K)
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program—Mediation Session
Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program—Notice of Entry Into Mediation Program
Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program—Notice of Entry Into Mediation Program Filed
Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program—Homeowner’s Application to Participate in Mediation
Received
Residential Foreclosure Mediation Program—Notice of Service of Process Received by Court
Residential Foreclosure Mediation Program—Pre-Mediation Conference Report Issued
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Residential Foreclosure Mediation Program—Pre-Mediation Conference Report Received
Residential Foreclosure Mediation Program—Trial Payment Plan, Permanent Modification, or Agreement for
Relinquishment Offered
INDIANA
FEDERAL
USBC, Southern District of Indiana (INSDBK)—Updates Effective 8-29-16
Text Removed:
B-1019-1(b)(2) [Not based on rules updated]
Text Added:
B-6004-4(d)
Text Updated:
B-1002-1(b)
B-1019-1(b)(1)
B-2014-1(b)(1)
B-4001-1(a)(4)(B)
B-7007-1(a)(2)
B-7007-1(b)
B-7030-1(d)
B-9070-1(b)
Triggers Affected:
Order Converting Case to Ch. 7 Entered
Use, Sale, or Lease of Estate Property
USDC, Southern District of Indiana (INSD)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Text Updated:
5-10(e)
80-1(b)80-1(b)(intro) [Not based on rules updated]
Triggers Removed:
Fax Filing
Triggers Affected:
Notice of Removal Filed
Pleading—Complaint Filed
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STATE
Indiana Circuit and Superior Court, Hendricks County (INHEN)—Updates Effective 10-1-16
Text Removed:
LR32-AR00-Rule 3(B)
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Pleading—Complaint Received
MARYLAND
STATE
Maryland Court of Special Appeals (MDCSA)—Not Based on Rule Updates Relevant changes made in Maryland Circuit Courts
Text Added:
8-411(b)(3)
8-412(a)(3)
Triggers Affected:
Notice of Appeal Filed (Circuit Court)
MICHIGAN
FEDERAL
USDC, District of Michigan (MIED)—Not Based on Rules Update
Triggers Affected:
Order Entered Triggers
STATE
Michigan Supreme Court (MISC)—Updates Effective 9-22-16
Text Updated:
7.306(E)7.306(D)
7.306(H)7.306(G)
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Michigan Court of Appeals (MICOA)—Updates Effective 9-22-16
Text Added:
7.213(A)(2)(c)
7.213(A)(2)(d)
Triggers Affected:
Mediation—Completion Deadline per Order of Referral
Mediation—Mediator’s Notice re Mediation Status Filed
MONTANA
FEDERAL
USDC, District of Montana (MTDC)—Updates Effective 8-2016
Text Updated:
GF 8(k)(i)GF 8(l)(i)
NEW JERSEY
STATE
New Jersey Superior Court (Law & Chancery Divisions) (NJSC)—Updates Effective 9-1-16, 9-30-16, and
10-1-16
Relevant changes also made in New Jersey Supreme Court and Superior Court Appellate Division.
Text Added:
Foreclosure E-Filing
Text Removed:
JEFIS-Foreclosure (23)
Text Updated:
1: 5-1(a)
1: 5-6(c)(1)
1: 6-5
4:14-2(a)
4:21A-4(f)
4:58-5
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Triggers Affected:
Document Required to Be Filed Electronically Returned in Foreclosure Action
Triggers Removed:
Affidavit of Proof and Schedule of Amounts Due Containing Fax Signature in Foreclosure Action
NEW MEXICO
FEDERAL
USDC, District of New Mexico (DCNM)—Updates Effective August 2016
Text Added:
ECF Sec 4(b)
ECF Sec 5(c)
ECF Sec 6(d)(2)
ECF Sec 9(c)
ECF Sec 9(d)(1)
ECF Sec 15(b)
ECF Sec 15(c)
ECF Sec 15(d)
ECF Sec 15(e)
ECF Sec 15(g)
Triggers Affected:
Entry of Judgment
Judgment Entered on Docket
Notice of Deficiency of Credit Card for E-Filing
Notice of Electronic Filing
Notice of Removal Filed
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Transcript Filed
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NEW YORK
FEDERAL
USBC, Southern District of New York, Hon. Robert D. Drain (NYRDD)—Updates Effective September
2016
Text Removed:
SPTO 7
Text Updated:
SPTO 6
Notices of Presentment
Telephonic Appearances
Triggers Affected:
Objection Due per Notice of Presentment of Motion
Trial
Triggers Removed:
Order--Scheduling and Pre-Trial Order
USDC, Eastern District of New York, Hon. Nicholas G. Garaufis (NYNGG)—Updates Effective 9-22-16
Text Updated:
IR II.E
IR III.B.1
IR III.B.2
IR V.A
IR V.B [Deadline for filing motions in limine changed from 20 days to 30 days before jury
selection; deadline for filing pretrial memorandum and statement of elements of claim or
defense changed from 15 days to 20 days before trial; deadline for submitting statement
of damages, proposed voir dire questions, jury instructions, and verdict sheet changed
from 15 days before trial to 20 days before jury selection]
IR VI
Triggers Affected:
Conference triggers
Hearing triggers
Jury Selection
PATENT—Initial Scheduling Conference
Trial
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USDC, Eastern District of New York, Hon. Nina Gershon (NYNG)—Updates Effective 8-29-16
Text Updated:
IMP 2(E)
IMP 3(A)
IMP 3(C)IMP 3(B)
IMP 3(D)IMP 3(C)
IMP 4(A)
IMP 4(B)
USDC, Eastern District of New York, Mag. Roanne L. Mann (NYRLM)—Updates Effective 8-2-16
Text Removed:
IR III(A)
Text Added:
IR III(B)(1)
Text Updated:
IR II(D)IR II(E)
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Pre-Motion Conference
Letter Motion Requesting Pre-Motion Conference re Dispositive Motion Served
Triggers Removed:
Notice of Letter Requesting Pre-Motion Conference Served
USDC, Eastern District of New York, Hon. Leonard D. Wexler (NYLDW)—Updates Effective 9-6-16
Text Added:
IMPR 7
Triggers Affected:
Jury Selection
USDC, Southern District of New York, Hon. Katherine B. Forrest (NYKBF)—Updates Effective 8-22-16
Text Updated:
IRP 2.F.
IRP 3.B.
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USDC, Southern District of New York, Hon. Paul G. Gardephe (NYPGG)—Updates Effective 8-30-16
Text Added:
ITP 6(A)
Triggers Affected:
Trial
USDC, Southern District of New York, Hon. Robert W. Sweet (NYRWS)—Updates Effective 9-7-16
Text Added:
IP 5
Triggers Affected:
Decision on Hearing or Motion Issued
Trial
USDC, Southern District of New York, Hon. Gregory H. Woods (NYGHW)—Updates Effective 9-7-16
Text Updated:
MRO FLSA
Triggers Affected:
Order—Mediation Referral Order in FLSA Case
STATE
New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department (NY1AD)—Not Based on
Rules Update
Text Added:
2017 Calendar
Triggers Affected:
Opening Day of . . . 2017 Term triggers
New York Supreme Court, New York County, Hon. George J. Silver (NYNYGS)—Updates Effective 9-
23-16
Text Updated:
RJ Silver Adjournments
RJ Silver Prelim Conf
RJ Silver Summary Judgment [Deadline changed from 120 days to 60 days]
Triggers Affected:
Note of Issue Filed
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NORTH CAROLINA
STATE
North Carolina Superior Court, 4B Judicial District, Onslow County—Not Based On Rule Updates
Triggers Affected:
First Day of Session
OHIO
STATE
Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure (OHRCP)—Not Based on Rules Update
Relevant updates also made in Courts of Common Pleas and Courts of Appeals.
Triggers Affected:
Hearing on Application for Default Judgment
Magistrate’s Decision Filed
Ohio Court of Appeals, 3rd District (OHCOA3)—Not Based on Rule Updates
Triggers Removed:
Fax Filing—Document Filed
Ohio Court of Appeals, 4th District (OHCOA4)—Not Based on Rule Updates Miscellaneous changes made, based on client input, including properly distinguishing between accelerated
and/or priority cases and clarifying deadline regarding pro hac vice admission.
Text Added:
13(C)
Text Updated:
13(D)
Triggers Affected:
Briefing—Appellant’s Brief Filed
Briefing—Appellant’s Brief in Accelerated Calendar or Priority Case Served triggers
Briefing—Appellant's Reply Brief in Priority Case Filed
Briefing—Cross-Appellant’s Brief Filed
Briefing—Cross-Appellant's Reply Brief in Priority Case Filed
Notice of Filing of Record in Accelerated Case Mailed
Pleading—Complaint Filed
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Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served
Record Filed in Priority Case
Record Transmitted
Ohio Court of Appeals, 6th District (OHCOA6)—Updates Effective 1-1-2016
Text Added:
6(C)(1)(a)
6(C)(1)(b)(i)
6(C)(1)(b)(ii)
6(C)(1)(b)(iii)
6(C)(1)(d)
6(C)(1)(e)
8(C)(7)
8(C)(12)
9(B)
Text Updated:
3(A)(2)
66(B)
9(B)9(C)
9(C)9(D)
12(B)
Triggers Affected:
Alternative Writ in Expedited Pending Elections Case Served Triggers
Briefing—Appellant’s Brief in Accelerated Calendar Case Served Triggers
Briefing—Relator’s Evidence and Merit Brief in Support of Complaint in Expedited Pending Elections Case
Served
Briefing—Respondent’s Merit Brief in Expedited Pending Elections Case Served
Entry of Judgment
Judgment Entry in Expedited Pending Elections Case Served
Order in Expedited Pending Election Case Served
Motion for Reconsideration in Expedited Pending Elections Case Served
Motion for Summary Judgment Served
Notice of Scheduling of Oral Argument
Pleading—Answer Served Triggers
Response or Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment Served
Ohio Court of Appeals, 9th District (OHCOA9)—Not Based on Rule Updates Added deadlines for responses based on filing of certain motions/applications, based on client input.
Triggers Affected:
Application to Grant or Reduce Bond Filed
Motion to Stay Filed
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Ohio Court of Appeals, 12th District (OHCA12)—Not Based on Rule Updates
Note re pro hac vice motion clarified, based on client input.
Triggers Affected:
Briefing—Appellant’s Brief in Accelerated Calendar Case Served triggers
Briefing—Appellant’s Brief Served triggers
Notice of Filing of Record in Accelerated Case Mailed
Notice of Filing of Record Mailed
Ohio Court of Common Pleas, Butler County (OHBUCP)—Not Based on Rules Update
Miscellaneous changes made, based on client feedback, including to distinguish between foreclosure and non-
foreclosure cases and to properly identify events pertaining to medical claims arbitration.
Text Added:
6.07(D)(6)
8.02(A)
8.02(B)(4)
8.02(E)
8.02(H)
8.02(I)(6)
Triggers Affected:
Arbitration—Award Entered
Arbitration—Award in Medical Claims Arbitration Filed
Confirmation Entry in Action Requesting Judicial Sale Filed
Date Scheduled for Judicial Sale of Real Estate
Judgment Entry for Distribution
Notice of Noncompliance of Creditor
Notice Requesting Changes to Proposed Order Confirming Judicial Real Estate Sale
Notice to Creditors to File Claims
Order Appointing Receiver
Order of Sale in Action Requesting Judicial Sale Returned
Pleading Requesting Judicial Sale of Real Estate
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Proposed Judgment Entry in Judicial Sale of Real Estate Action Submitted
Receiver’s Trust and Duties Completed
Trial
Writ of Execution in Action Requesting Judicial Sale Returned
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Ohio Court of Common Pleas, Fulton County (OHFLC)—Not Based on Rule Updates
Changes made to correct time calculation for certain events.
Triggers Affected:
Motion or Other Paper Without Time for Required Response Fixed by Law or Rule Served
Pleading—Pleading or Amended Pleading Without Time for Required Response Fixed by Law or Rule Served
Response to Pleading, Amended Pleading, Motion, or Other Paper Without Time for Required Response Fixed
by Law or Rule Served
Ohio Court of Common Pleas, Hamilton County (OHHCC)—Not Based on Rules Update
Miscellaneous changes made, based upon client input, including additional language in event names to clarify
parties and/or when event occurs, and differences between local rules and Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.
Triggers Affected:
Arbitration—Hearing
Entry of Judgment or Appealable Order
Hearing on Motion for Appointment of Receiver in Foreclosure Case
Magistrate’s Decision re Application for Default Judgment Filed
Mediation—Conference
Motion for Judgment in Accordance with Motion for Directed Verdict Served
Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict Served
Ohio Court of Common Pleas, Montgomery County (OHMOCP)—Not Based on Rule Updates Combined local rule and statewide (RCP) rule re deadline to file depositions, based on client input.
Triggers Affected:
Pretrial Statement Due
Trial
OREGON
STATE
Oregon Circuit Court, 20th Judicial District, Washington County (ORWASH)—Updates Effective 8-29-
16
Text Updated:
5.032 Arb Eligible
5.032 Civil Motions
5.032 Not Arb Eligible
5.032 Process Information
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Triggers Affected:
Arbitration—Arbitrator Appointed
Hearing Triggers
Notice re Case Not Arbitration Eligible Ready to Be Set for Trial
Pleadings—Complaint Filed
PENNSYLVANIA
STATE
Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure (PARAP)—Updates Effective 10-1-16
Text Added:
2187(b)
Text Updated:
531(a)(1)531(b)(4)
Triggers Affected:
Briefing—Appellant’s Brief Due per Deferred Briefing Schedule
Briefing—Appellant’s Brief Served Triggers
Record on Appeal Filed
TEXAS
STATE
Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure (TX-RAP)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Changes made to Texas Appeals Courts, Texas Supreme Court, and Texas County/District Courts, where
applicable.
Text Removed:
20.1(c)(1)
20.1(c)(2)
20.1(c)(3)
20.1(e)(1)
20.1(i)(2)(A)
20.1(i)(2)(B)
20.1(j)(1)-(2)
20.1(j)(3)
20.1(j)(4)
Text Updated:
28.3(c)
28.3(f)
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Triggers Affected:
Notice of Appeal Filed (County/District Court)
Triggers Removed:
Affidavit of Indigence Filed for Appellate Proceeding
Contest to Affidavit of Indigence Filed (County/District Court)
Contest to Affidavit of Indigence Referred from Appellate Court Received (County/District Court)
Motion Challenging Order Sustaining Contest to Affidavit of Indigence Filed
Order to Pay Costs for Preparation of Unnecessary Items in Clerk's Record
Order to Pay Costs for Preparation of Unnecessary Items in Clerk's Record (Court of Appeal)
Order to Pay Costs for Preparation of Unnecessary Additions in Reporter's Record (County/District Court)
Order Sustaining Contest to Affidavit of Indigence Signed (County/District Court)
Preparation of Record Requested by Respondent
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TX-RCP)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Changes made to all Texas Civil District Courts and Texas Courts of Appeals
Text Added:
145(f)(5)
145(g)(2)
Triggers Affected:
Hearing on Motion for Payment of Costs Notwithstanding Statement of Inability Afford Payment of Court
Costs
Order Requiring Payment of Costs Notwithstanding Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs
Signed
Order Requiring Payment of Costs Notwithstanding Statement of Inability to Afford Payment of Court Costs
Signed (County/District Court)
UTAH
FEDERAL
USDC, District of Utah (UTDC)—Updates Effective 9-7-16
Text Added:
SDFMP (8)
SDFMP (11)
Text Updated:
SDFMP (6) [Deadline changed from by 4 PM day before hearing to 3 court days after
motion filed.]
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Triggers Affected:
Hearing on Short Form Discovery Motion
Magistrate’s Oral Ruling on Short Form Discovery Motion
Magistrate’s Written Ruling on Short Form Discovery Motion
Motion—Short Form Discovery Motion Filed
VERMONT
STATE
Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure (VTRCP)—Updates Effective 9-12-16
Text Removed:
16.3(a)(1)(B)
16.3(c)(1)(A)
16.3(c)(1)(B)
16.3(c)(1)(C)
16.3(c)(3)
16.3(c)(4)
16.3(c)(6)
16.3(d)(1)
16.3(d)(2)
16.3(e)(5)
Text Added:
16.3(b)(1)
16.3(c)(2)
Text Updated:
80.11(b)
80.11(d)(1)
80.11(d)(2)
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Answer Filed
Pleading—Request for Waiver of Service of Summons Sent
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served
Mediation—Conference
Mediation--Mediator Declines or Withdraws from Assignment
Mediation--Objection to Mediator for Conflict of Interest
Triggers Removed:
ADR—Conference/Session
ADR—List of Neutrals Sent
ADR—List of Preliminary Evaluators Sent
ADR—Neutral Selected by Parties Refuses Assignment, Withdraws, or is Disqualified
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ADR—Order of Disqualification of Preliminary Evaluator
Agreement to Use Alternative Dispute Resolution Filed
Notice Requiring Alternative Dispute Resolution Mailed
Order Granting Motion for Alternative Dispute Resolution
Pleading—Answer to Crossclaim Filed
Pleading—Reply to Counterclaim Filed
Stipulation for Alternative Dispute Resolution
VIRGINIA
STATE
Virginia Circuit Court, Loudoun County (VALDCC)—Updates Effective 8-31-16
Text Updated:
G RD
WASHINGTON
STATE
Washington Superior Court, Benton and Franklin Counties (WABESC/WAFRSC)—Updates Effective 9-
1-16
Text Updated:
LCR 4(f)(2)(I)(15)LCR 4(f)(2)(I)(14)
LCR 4(f)(2)(I)(16)LCR 4(f)(2)(I)(15)
LCR 4(f)(2)(I)(17)LCR 4(f)(2)(I)(16)
LCR 5(c)
LCR 7(b)(7)(A) [Deadline changed from 6 court days to 5 court days]
LCR 16(b)LCR 16(a)
LCR 16(c)LCR 16(b)
Triggers Affected:
Hearing on Motion Triggers
Washington Superior Court, Chelan County (WACHSC)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Text Updated:
LR 5(d)(6)
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Washington Superior Court, King County (WAKCSC)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Text Updated:
4.2(a)
7(b)(8)
Washington Superior Court, Kitsap County (WAKIT)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Text Updated:
LCR 77(k)(10)(A)(iv) LCR 77(k)(10)(A)(v)
LCR Exh. D-2LCR Exh. D-1
Washington Superior Court, Pierce County (WAPCSC)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Text Updated:
3(b)3(c)
3(g)3(i)
3(h)(1)-(4)3(h)(1)-(3)
3(i)(1)-(2)3(j)(1)-(2)
7(b)(1)(D)(i)
7(b)(1)(D)(ii)
16(b)(2)
16(c)(1)
MAR 2.1(a)
MAR 2.1(b)
Triggers Removed:
Confirmation of Joinder Filed
Triggers Affected:
Case Schedule Filed or Assigned Triggers
Motion for More Definite Statement Triggers
Motion to Dismiss per Rule 12 Triggers
Motion to Strike Triggers
Notice of Appearance Triggers
Pleading—Answer Triggers
Pleading—Answer Containing Counterclaim Triggers
Pleading—Answer Stating Crossclaim Triggers
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Washington Superior Court, Skagit County (WASKSC)—Updates Effective 9-1-16
Text Updated:
SCLCR 40(d)
SCLCR 56(c)(3)
SCLCR 57(a)(3)
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WEST VIRGINIA
STATE
West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure (WVRCP)—Updates Effective 9-13-16
Text Updated:
17.01(a)