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ALN Rule Set Update Details
May 1, 2015
FEDERAL APPEALS
US Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit (4CIRCT)—Updates Effective 4-8-15
Text Updated
I.O.P. 34.3
ALASKA
STATE
Alaska Supreme Court (AKRAP)—Updates Effective 4-15-15
Relevant changes also made to Alaska District Court and Superior Court.
Text Added:
403(f)(2)
503.5(e)
Text Updated:
305(a)(2)
508(f)(1)
508(f)(2)
Triggers Affected:
Briefing—Petitioner’s Opening Brief Served Triggers
Briefing—Respondent’s Brief Served Triggers
Date in Clerk’s Certificate of Distribution of Notice of Opinion or Other Decision
Date in Clerk’s Certificate of Distribution on Opinion or Other Decision
Motion for Reconsideration Served
Notice of Appeal Filed
Order Granting Petition Triggers
Opinion or Other Decision Announced on Electronic Record When Parties Present
Alaska Superior Court (AKRCP)—Updates Effective 4-15-15
Text Removed:
AKRAP 508(g)(2)
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ARKANSAS
STATE
Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure (ARRCP)—Updates Effective 4-1-15
Text Updated
11(b)11(c)(5)
CALIFORNIA
FEDERAL
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. Dolly M. Gee (DMG)—Updates Effective 4-23-15
Text Updated
ISO 9
ISO 10
Triggers Affected
Ex Parte Application Served
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. Ronald S. W. Lew (RSWL)—Updates Effective 4-20-15
Text Updated
FAQ Intro
USDC, Northern District of California, Hon. Beth Labson Freeman (CABLF)—Updates Effective 4-20-15
Text Removed
CSO (F)(4)
Triggers Affected
Response or Opposition to Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment Filed
USDC, Southern District of California, Mag. William V. Gallo (WVG)—Updates Effective 4-6-15
Text Added
CR IV(A)
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Text Updated
CR II Par 5
CR IV(B)
CR IV(F)
CR VI
CR VII
Triggers Affected
Conference—Case Management Conference
Conference—Early Neutral Evaluation Conference
Conference—Settlement Conference triggers
Discovery—Deposition Transcript Completed
Discovery—Interrogatories Served triggers
Discovery—Request for Admissions Served triggers
Discovery—Request for Production or Inspection Served triggers
Discovery—Response to Interrogatories Served
Discovery—Response to Request for Admissions Served
Discovery—Response to Request for Production or Inspection Served
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Pleading—Complaint Received
STATE
California Superior Court, Riverside County (CARISC/LDCARI)—Updates Effective 4-1-15
Tex Updated:
TR PS2 2
TR PS2 3
TR PS2 4
Triggers Affected:
Trial in Dept. PS2 triggers
COLORADO
FEDERAL
USBC, District of Colorado (COBK)—Updates Effective 4-15-15
Text Removed:
2016-3(a)(3)
2016-3(c)
8001-3(a)(1)
8001-3(a)(2)
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8001-3(b)
8007-1
9010-1(b)
Text Added:
2016-3(a)(5)
2016-3(b)(4)
2016-3(c)(3)
2016-3(c)(4)
9010-1(c)(2)
LBF 3012-1.1 3.
LBF 3015-1.1 IV. C. 1.
Text Updated:
2016-3(a)(5)2016-3(a)(4)
2016-3(b)(2)2016-3(b)(3)
3012-1(a)(1)-(4)
9010-4(b)(12)
LBF 1017-3.1 4.
[Deadline changed from 14 days to 7 days.]
[Deadline to file request for allowance of administrative expenses
changed from 21 days to 28 days]
Triggers Affected:
Entry of Final Judgment or Order
Final Report and Motion for Final Decree in Ch. 11 Case Filed
Final Report by Ch. 13 Trustee Filed
Hearing on Motion re Termination, Absence, or Extension of Automatic Stay
Hearing on Motion, or Approval of Agreement, for Relief from Automatic Stay
Hearing—Preliminary Hearing on Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay
Hearing—Preliminary Hearing on Motion re Termination, Absence, or Extension of Automatic Stay
Judgment Entered on Docket
Motion for Leave to Appeal Served triggers
Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay Filed
Motion for Relief from Judgment or Order Served triggers
Motion for Summary Judgment Served triggers
Motion for Withdrawal of Reference Served triggers
Motion Served triggers
Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment Served triggers
Motion to Dismiss for Debtor’s Failure to Provide Tax Return Served triggers
Notice of Appeal Filed
Notice of Fee Application of Ch. 13 Debtor’s Counsel Mailed
Notice of Motion and Opportunity to Object re Turnover of Property to Trustee Served triggers
Notice of Motion for Approval of Agreement for Relief from Automatic Stay Mailed
Notice of Motion for Approval of Agreement to Obtain Credit Mailed
Notice of Motion for Approval of Agreement to Prohibit or Condition Use, Sale, or Lease of Property Mailed
Notice of Motion for Approval of Agreement to Provide Adequate Protection Mailed
Notice of Motion for Approval of Agreement to Use Cash Collateral Mailed
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Notice of Motion Mailed
Notice of Motion re Termination, Absence, or Extension of Automatic Stay Served triggers
Notice of Motion to Compel Filing of Ch. 17, 11, or 13 Debtor’s Tax Returns Mailed
Notice of Motion to Dismiss Complaint Denying or Revoking Discharge Under 11 USC Secs 727, 1141, 1128
or 1328 Mailed
Notice of Motion to Dismiss or Convert Ch. 11 Case
Notice of Motion to Value and Determine Secured Status of Real Property Mailed
Notice of Motion to Void Judicial Lien Under 11 USC Sec 522(f)
Notice of Motion to Withdraw as Counsel Mailed
Order—Interlocutory Order Entered
Order Approving Short Form Fee Application or Long Form Fee Application in Ch. 13 Case Entered
Order Confirming Plan Entered
Order Determining Secured Status of Real Property Entered
Order of Dismissal of Ch. 13 Case
Time Fixed to Cure Deficiency in Initial Filing
FLORIDA
FEDERAL
USBC, Northern District of Florida (FLNBK)—Updates Effective 3-27-15
Text Removed:
SO 11 II(A)(7)
Text Updated:
SO 11 II(M)(1)SO 11 II(L)(1)
SO 11 III(D)(2), (4)SO 11 III(D)(1)
Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
USBC, Southern District of Florida (FLSBK)—Updates Effective 4-1-15
Text Updated:
4004-3(A)(3)Interim 4004-3(A)(3)
MMMPP IV. A. 2.
MMMPP IV. A. 3.
MMMPP VI. A.
MMMPP VI. B.
MMMPP X.MMMPP X. B.
MMMPP XI. 3. (e)MMMPP XII. 3. (e)
Triggers Affected:
Mortgage Modification Mediation—Debtor’s Notice of Selection of Mortgage Modification Mediator Filed
Mortgage Modification Mediation—Final Report of Mortgage Modification Mediator Filed
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Mortgage Modification Mediation—Lender Registered on MMM Portal
Mortgage Modification Mediation—Notice of Clerk’s Designation of Mortgage Modification Mediator Filed
Mortgage Modification Mediation—Settlement as Result of Pending MMM in Ch. 12 or 13 Case
Order Approving Settlement Reached After Confirmation of Ch. 12 or 13 Plan as Result of Pending Mortgage
Modification Mediation
Order Granting Lender’s Motion for Referral to Mortgage Modification Mediation
Order Granting Pro Se Motion for Referral to Mortgage Modification Mediation
Order of Referral to Mortgage Modification Mediation
Order—Ex Parte Order of Referral to Mortgage Modification Mediation
STATE
Florida Circuit Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County (FL15)—Updates Effective 4-9-15 and
4-13-15
Text Updated:
Div AE I(B)
Div AN Memoranda of LawDiv AN I(B)
Triggers Affected:
Hearing--Specially Set Hearing Before Judge Cheryl A. Caracuzzo in Div. AN (CUSTOM 394576)
GEORGIA
FEDERAL
USBC, Middle District of Georgia (GAMBK)—Updates Effective 3-27-15
Text Updated:
4001-1(d)(3)(B)(3)4001-1(d)(3)(B)(iii)
ILLINOIS
FEDERAL
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. John Robert Blakey (ILJRB)—Updates Effective 4-6-15 and 49-15
Text Updated:
CMP MC
CMP Transcript
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. Thomas M. Durkin (ILTMD)—Updates Effective 4-14-15
Text Updated:
FPM 6
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USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. Gary Feinerman (ILGF)—Updates Effective 4-13-15
Text Updated:
JI Important Information
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Mag. Jeffrey T. Gilbert (ILJTG)—Updates Effective 4-22-15 and 423-15
Text Updated:
CMP General Motion and Status Practice
JI Important Information
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Mag. Young B. Kim (ILYBK)—Updates Effective 4-6-15
Text Updated:
CMP Bench and Jury Trials A
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Mag. Mary M. Rowland (ILMMR)—Updates Effective 4-6-15
Text Updated:
CMP Social Security Cases
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. Milton I. Shadur (ILMIS)—Updates Effective 4-20-15
Text Updated:
CMP Motion Practice
JI Important Information
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. John J. Tharp Jr. (ILJJT)—Updates Effective 4-20-15
Text Added:
CMP Patent Cases
Text Updated:
CMP ISC and Report Template
Triggers Affected:
Hearing—Initial Status Hearing
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. Andrea R. Wood (ILARW)—Updates Effective 4-22-15
Text Added:
CMP Telephonic Appearances
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Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. James B. Zagel (ILJBZ)—Updates Effective 4-24-15
Text Updated:
JI Important Information
IOWA
STATE
Iowa Court Rules, Ch. 1 – Rules of Civil Procedure (IARCP)—Updates Effective 4-1-15
Text Updated
1.500(1)(f)
1.507(1)
1.507(2)
1.906
LOUISIANA
FEDERAL
USDC, Middle District of Louisiana (LAMD)—Updates Effective 4-2-15
Text Removed
5.1.1
23.1(B)
74.1(A)
74.1(B)
79.2
Text Added
26(b)
26(d)(1)
79(e)(2)
83(b)(12)(C)
Text Updated
7.3.17(e)
7.47(f)
9.19(a)
10.110(a)(3)
26.2(3)26(a)(3)
41.2(A)41(b)(1)(A)
[Deadline changed from 2 days to 2 weeks]
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41.2(C)41(b)(2)
41.2 Para 141(b)(3)
41.2 Para 241(b)(4)
45.3(A)45(c)(1)
54.354(c)
54.454(d)
54.554(e)
55.1(C)55
79.379(f)
[Deadline changed from 2 court days to 10 court days]
[Deadline changed from 7 days to 14 days]
Triggers Affected
Conference—Case Management Conference
Conference—Scheduling Conference
Discovery Cutoff triggers
Entry of Judgment
FRCP 26(f) Conference
Judgment Entered on Docket
Notice of Application to Tax Costs
Order to Show Cause re Failure to Comply with Rules
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Trial
MASSACHUSETTS
FEDERAL
USBC, District of Massachusetts (MABK)—Updates Effective 4-15-15
Text Added:
Appx 1 13-13(a)
Appx 1 13-13(b)
Text Updated:
Appx 1 13-13(c)Appx 1 13-13(e)
Appx 1 13-13(d)Appx 1 13-13(f)
Appx 1 13-13(e)Appx 1 13-13(g)
Triggers Affected:
Creditors’ Sec 341 Meeting, First Date Set
Order Converting Case to Ch. 13 Case
Order for Relief Entered in Ch. 13 Case
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STATE
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (MASJC)—Updates Effective March 2015
Additions also made to all Massachusetts trial and appellate courts.
Text Added:
E-Filing Pilot Project 3(d)(2)
E-Filing Pilot Project 4(c)
E-Filing Pilot Project 7(d)
E-Filing Pilot Project 13(d)
Triggers Affected:
Appeal Docketed
Change of E-Filing Registration Information
Entry of Judgment
Massachusetts Superior Court Rules, Standing Orders, and RCP (MASCR)—Updates Effective March
2015
Changes also made to all Massachusetts trial courts.
Text Added:
MASJC E-Filing Pilot Project 4(c)
MASJC E-Filing Pilot Project 7(d)
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Pleading—Complaint Received
Massachusetts Housing Court (MAHC)—Updates Effective March 2015
Text Added:
MASJC E-Filing Pilot Project 4(c)
MASJC E-Filing Pilot Project 7(d)
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Complaint Filed for CV-A Track Case
Pleading—Complaint Filed for CV-F Track Case
Pleading—Complaint Filed for CV-X Track Case
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NEW YORK
FEDERAL
USDC, Eastern District of New York, Hon. Pamela K. Chen (NYPKCH)—Updates Effective 4-27-15
Text Added:
IPR 3.G
Text Updated:
IPR 1.F
IPR 3.A
IPR 3.D
Triggers Affected:
Conference triggers
Hearing triggers
Motion for Reconsideration Filed and Served
Trial
USDC, Northern District of New York (NYND)—Updates Effective 3-24-15
Text Updated:
GO 12 G(5)
USDC, Southern District of New York, Hon. Edgardo Ramos (NYER)—Updates Effective 4-24-15
Text Updated:
IP 1(E)
IP 3(A)
IP 3(B)
IP 3(D)
Triggers Affected:
Conference triggers
Discovery Cutoff triggers
Hearing triggers
Joint Pretrial Statement Filed
Order Disposing of Dispositive Motion
Return Date of Order to Show Cause for Default Judgment
Trial
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USDC, Southern District of New York, Mag. Lisa Margaret Smith (NYLMS)—Updates Effective 4-22-15
Text Added:
IP 4
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Settlement Conference
STATE
New York Supreme Court, Bronx County (NYBRSC)—Updates Effective 4-10-15
Text Added:
FREM A(1)
FREM A(4)(a)
FREM B(2)
FREM B(5)
FREM B(6)
Triggers Affected:
Hard Copy of Proposed Emergency Order to Show Cause Served
Hearing triggers
Order Declining Order to Show Cause E-Filed
New York Supreme Court, New York County (NYNYSC)—Updates Effective 4-22-15
Changes made in all New York County courts.
Text Updated:
EFC B(8)(a)
EFC B(8)(b)
Triggers Affected:
E-Filed Document Marked “Restricted Pending Review” per Affidavit/Affirmation of Intent to Restrict Access
E-Filed Document Marked “Restricted Pending Review” per Affidavit/Affirmation of Intent to Restrict Access
Pending Application Pursuant to Uniform Rule § 202.5(e)(2)
Order to Show Cause or Ex Parte Order with Affidavit/Affirmation of Compliance to Restrict Access Submitted
New York Supreme Court, New York County, Hon. Kathryn E. Freed (NYNYKF)—Updates Effective 47-15
Text Added:
RJ Freed II(G)
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Discovery Conference
Hearing triggers
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New York Supreme Court, New York County, Hon. Robert R. Reed (NYNYRR)—Updates Effective 4-615
Text Removed:
RJ Reed III(D)(iv)
Text Added:
RJ Reed II(C)
Text Updated:
RJ Reed Intro
RJ Reed III(B)RJ Reed III(D)
RJ Reed III(D)(i)RJ Reed III(F)(i)
RJ Reed III(E)(ii)
[Deadline changed from 120 days to 60 days]
[Deadline changed from 5 PM to 4:30 PM]
Triggers Affected:
Conference triggers
Hearing triggers
Note of Issue Filed
Oral Argument
New York Supreme Court, Queen County (NYQUSC)—Updates Effective 2-25-15
Text Added:
EFC H(1)
EFC H(2)(a)
EFC H(5)
EFC J(4)
EFC M(2)(a)
EFC M(2)(b)
Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
Motion Filed triggers
Order Denying Order to Show Cause for Anonymous Caption and Sealing Order
Order Disposing of Emergency Order to Show Cause
Order Disposing of Motion to Seal
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NORTH CAROLINA
FEDERAL
USBC, Eastern District of North Carolina (NCEB)—Updates Effective 4-23-15
Text Updated
9019-2(6)(b)(5)
Triggers Affected
Mediation--Mediated Settlement Conference Suspended
STATE
North Carolina Supreme Court (NCSC)—Updates Effective 4-10-15
Text Updated
21(a)
OREGON
FEDERAL
USBC, District of Oregon (ORBCT)—Updates Effective 5-1-15
Text Removed:
ORD LBR 2200-2(a)
Triggers Affected:
Entry of Final Judgment or Order
Judgment Entered on Docket
Motion for Leave to Appeal Filed
Notice of Appeal Triggers
Order Disposing of Motion Triggers
Order—Interlocutory Order Entered
USDC, District of Oregon (DOR)—Updates Effective 5-1-15
Text Added:
3-4(c)
5-1(b)(1)(B)
26-1(4)
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Text Updated:
6
7-1(e)(2)
7-1(f)(2)
26-1(1)
Triggers Affected:
Discovery Cutoff Triggers
Discovery—Initial Conference for Discovery Planning
Motion for More Definite Statement Filed
Motion for Sanctions per Rule 11 Served by Any Means
Motion to Dismiss per Rule 12 Filed
Motion to Strike Filed
Pleading—Amended Answer Served by Any Means Triggers
Pleading—Amended Complaint Served by Any Means
Pleading—Amended Reply to Answer Served by Any Means
Pleading—Answer Containing Counterclaim Filed
Pleading—Answer Filed
Pleading—Answer Served by Any Means Triggers
Pleading—Answer Stating Crossclaim Filed
Pleading—Answer Stating Crossclaim Served by Any Means
Pleading—Answer to Counterclaim Filed
Pleading—Answer to Crossclaim Filed
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Pleading—Notice of Eminent Domain Complaint Served Personally
Pleading—Reply to Answer Served by Any Means
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally Triggers
Statement Noting Death of Party Served by Any Means
TEXAS
STATE
Texas 1st Court of Appeals (TX1COA)—Updates Effective 4-23-15
Text Updated
IOP OA (Handled)
Texas Asbestos Multidistrict Litigation Court (TXAMDL)—Updates Effective 4-24-15
Text Updated
CMO re Dismissal 3
Triggers Affected
Hearing--Dismissal Hearing per Section 90.010 (d-l)
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UTAH
STATE
Utah Court of Appeals (UTSCA)—Updates Effective 5-1-15
Text Updated:
4(d)
4(e)4(e)(2)
9(a)9(b)
19(c)
19(d)
25
48(c)
48(e)
Triggers Affected:
Entry of Decision
Entry of Final Decision After Rehearing
Notice of Appeal Docketed (District Court)
Order Denying Petition for Rehearing
Petition for Review of Administrative Order Filed
Utah District Court (UTSDC)—Updates Effective 5-1-15
Text Removed:
UTRJA 4-502(2)(C)
Text Added:
37(a)(3)
37(a)6)
Text Updated:
26(c)(6)
Triggers Affected:
Discovery—Statement of Discovery Issues Filed
Motion for More Definite Statement Filed triggers
Motion to Dismiss per Rule 12 Filed triggers
Motion to Strike Filed triggers
Pleading—Answer Filed triggers
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WASHINGTON
FEDERAL
USDC, Western District of Washington (WDWA)—Updates Effective 3-25-15
Text Added:
GO 03-15 VII Transcripts (Filing Of Orig Transc)
GO 03-15 VII Transcripts (Copy Requests)
GO 03-15 VII Transcripts (Order for Non-App Transc)
Triggers Affected:
Transcript Delivered
Transcript Filed
Transcript Payment
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