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ALN Rule Set Update Details April 1, 2017
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—Updates Effective 3-6-17
Text Added:
102.2(b)
102.5(f) [Not based on rules updated]
102.6
102. 24(c)
102. 26
102. 27 [Not based on rule updated]
102. 45(c)(2)
102.46(g)
102.46(h)
102. 53(e)
102.117(c)(2)(iv)(B)
102.117(c)(2)(v)(B)
102.117(d)(2)(v)
102.140(c)
Text Updated:
102.111(a)102.2(a)
102.111(c)(2)102.2(d)(2)
102. 15
102. 19(a)
102. 19(b)
102. 19(c)
102. 20
102. 24(b)
102. 30(a)
102. 31(b)
102. 31(c)102. 31(c)(2)
102. 35(a)(9)
102. 42
102. 46(a)
102. 46(d)(1)102. 46(b)(1)
102. 46(e)102. 46(c)
102. 46(f)(1)102. 46(d)
102. 46(h)102. 46(e)
102. 46(j)102.5(b)
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102.48(d)(1)102. 48(c)(1)
102. 48(d)(2)102. 48(c)(2)
102. 53(a)
102. 53(c)
102. 54(a)
102. 56(a)
102. 84(l)
102. 88
102. 90
102.101
102.108
102.117(c)(2)(i)
102.117(c)(2)(ii)
102.117(c)(2)(iii)
102.117(c)(2)(v)102.117(c)(2)(v)(A) [Deadline changed from 28 days after adverse
determination served to 90 days after notice of adverse
determination served]
102.117(d)(2)(vi)(B)
102.119(a)
102.119(b)102.119(b)(1)
102.119(d)
102.119(f)(iv)102.119(f)(1)(iv)
102.132(b)
102.133(a)
102.133(b)
102.139(b)
102.140(b)
102.141(b)
102.141(c)
102.148(a)
102.149(b)
102.150(a)
102.150(b)
102.150(d)
102.174(b)(2)
102.174(b)(3)
Triggers Removed:
Hearing re Charge of Unfair Labor Practice
Triggers Affected:
Appeal from Adverse Determination re Freedom of Information Act Request Received
Appeal of Compliance Determination in Prevention of Unfair Labor Practice Case Received
Board Meeting
Business Information Designated as Protected from Disclosure under Exemption 4 of FOIA Submitted to
Agency
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Conference—Initial Settlement Conference in Prevention of Unfair Labor Practice or Compliance Case
Decision on Appeal of Compliance Determination in Prevention of Unfair Labor Practices Case Served
Freedom of Information Act Request for Records Received
Hearing in Jurisdictional Dispute Case
Hearing in Prevention of Unfair Labor Practices Case
Hearing re Charge of Unfair Labor Practice
Letter re Supplemental Authorities in Representation Case Served
Letter re Supplemental Authorities in Unfair Labor Practice Case Served
Notice of Fees for Freedom of Information Act Request Sent
Notice of Filing of Charge re Jurisdictional Dispute Served
Notice of Filing of Charge re Unfair Labor Practice Filed
Notice of Filing with Board by Hand
Notice to Party Unable to Receive Email or Fax Service or Unwilling to Receive Fax Longer than 25 Pages of
Filing of Document
Notice to Show Cause Why Board Should Not Censure, Suspend, or Revoke Practice Before Agency for
Knowingly and Willfully Making Prohibited Ex Parte Communication
Notice to Show Cause Why Claim or Interest Should Not Be Adversely Affected by Prohibited Communication
Issued
Order Dismissing Prevention in Unfair Labor Practice Complaint
Order Transferring Prevention of Unfair Labor Practices Case to Board Served
Petition for Advisory Opinion Served
Pleading—Complaint for Prevention of Unfair Labor Practices Served
Pleading—Complaint in Unfair Labor Practice or Telegraph Act Case Received
Request to Board for Special Permission to Appeal from Ruling of Regional Director or Administrative Law
Judge and Appeal in Prevention of Unfair Labor Practice Case Received
Request for Review of Decision on Appeal of Compliance Determination in Prevention of Unfair Labor
Practice Case Received
Response or Opposition to Motion in Prevention of Unfair Labor Practice Case Received
Ruling Accepting Untimely Filed Document Issued
United States Tax Court (USTAX)—Updates Effective 3-20-17
Text Added:
ECF V(Courtesy Copy)
Text Updated:
ECF VI(Cases Set for Trial or Hearing)
ECF VI(Format)
ECF VI(Status of Document)ECF VI(Transactions)
ECF VI(Timeliness)
Triggers Affected:
Briefing triggers
Discovery—Application to Take Deposition Upon Written Questions Served
Final Determination Denying Request for Abatement of Interest Mailed
Motion for Entry of Decision in Partnership Action Filed
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Notice triggers
Pleading triggers
Request for Administrative Adjustment of Partnership Items Filed
Written Determination Open to Public Inspection
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTABAI)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Events added based on client feedback.
Text Added:
35 U.S.C. 314(b)
Triggers Affected:
Preliminary Response to Petition for Inter Partes Review Due
Preliminary Response to Petition for Inter Partes Review Received by Director
FEDERAL APPEALS
US Court of Appeals, District of Columbia (DCCRCT)—Updates Effective March 2017
Text Updated:
5(d)
ALABAMA
STATE
Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure (ALRCP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to better account for methods to serve process. Changes were made to all District Courts and
Circuit Courts.
Text Added:
4(e)*(dc)
4(i)(2)(C)*(dc)
4.3(d)(4)*(dc)
Triggers Removed:
Pleading—First Day Summons Published in Newspaper
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Fact of Mailing of Summons and Complaint After Attempted Service Refused Entered
Pleading—Last Publication of Summons
Pleading—Return Receipt for Summons and Complaint Served by Certified Mail Signed
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
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ALASKA
STATE
Alaska Superior Court (AKRCP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Alaska District Court (AKDC)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to better account for methods to serve process.
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Return Receipt for Summons and Complaint Served by Mail Signed
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
ARKANSAS
STATE
Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure (ARRCP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes were made to better account for when service offsets would apply.
Triggers Removed:
Discovery—Subpoena for Production of Documents Served
Motion for Sanctions per Rule 11 Served
Response or Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment Served
Response or Opposition to Motion Served
Statement Noting Death of Party Served
Triggers Affected:
Discovery—Subpoena for Production of Documents Served on Parties
Motion for Sanctions per Rule 11 Served by Mail, Commercial Delivery Company, or Electronically
Motion for Sanctions per Rule 11 Served by Means Other than Mail, Commercial Delivery Company, or
Electronically
Response or Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment Served by Mail, Commercial Delivery Company, or
Electronically
Response or Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment Served by Means Other than Mail, Commercial
Delivery Company, or Electronically
Response or Opposition to Motion Served by Mail, Commercial Delivery Company, or Electronically
Response or Opposition to Motion Served by Means Other than Mail, Commercial Delivery Company, or
Electronically
Statement Nothing Death of Party Served by Mail, Commercial Delivery Company, or Electronically
Statement Noting Death of Party Served by Means Other than Mail, Commercial Delivery Company, or
Electronically
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CALIFORNIA
FEDERAL
USBC, Central District of California (CACBCT)—Updates Effective March 2017
Text Updated:
CM 2.1(f)(1)(E)-(Q)CM 2.1(f)(1)(E)-(P)
USBC, Northern District of California (CANBCT)—Updates Effective 3-21-17
Text Updated:
CANB GO 32CANB Amend. GO 32
Triggers Updated:
Creditors' § 341 Meeting, First Date Set
Petition Filed in Ch. 12 Case
USDC, Central District of California, Mag. Paul L. Abrams (CAPLA)—Updates Effective February 2017
Text Updated:
SOSS IV(A)(1)
USDC, Central District of California, Mag. Steve Kim (CASKIM)—Updates Effective February 2017
Text Updated:
JPS LMS 1 [Deadline changed from 10 AM to 1 PM]
Triggers Affected:
Hearing Triggers
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. Beverly Reid O’Connell (CABRO)—Updates Effective
February and March 2017
Text Added:
OCCT V(E)
Text Updated:
JPS LMS Civil Motions
JPS MCC
OCCT I
OCCT STPD
OCJT I
Triggers Affected:
Trial
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USDC, Central District of California, Mag. Jean P. Rosenbluth (CAJPR)—Updates Effective February
2017
Text Updated:
JPS MCC
USDC, Central District of California, Hon. Christina A. Snyder (CACAS)—Updates Effective March
2017
Text Updated:
JPS JP 4
NTC 5
Triggers Affected:
Notice of Removal Filed
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Pleading—Notice of Eminent Domain Complaint Served
Pleading—Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Summons Sent
USDC, Northern District of California, Mag. Laurel Beeler (LB)—Updates Effective 3-15-17
Text Updated:
CourtCall IIPTA 2
SO I
SO III(3)
USDC, Northern District of California, Hon. Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. (CAHSG)—Updates Effective 3-10-
17
Text Updated:
PTTSO 28
Sched Notes (CMC)
Sched Notes (Motions)
USDC, Northern District of California, Hon. Lucy H. Koh (LHK)—Updates Effective 3-6-17
Text Updated:
Cal CS CLMPC
USDC, Southern District of California, Mag. Ruben B. Brooks (CARBB)—Updates Effective 3-2-17
Text Updated:
CR ENE Conferences
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STATE
California Superior Court (CASCUD/CASCLD)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Inadvertently omitted events added.
Text Removed:
430.90(a)(1)
Text Updated:
430.90(a)(2)430.90
Triggers Affected:
Notice that Security Furnished per Order re Vexatious Litigation
Order Denying Motion to Require Vexatious Litigant to Furnish Security
Order of Remand Received by Original Court
California Superior Court, Calaveras County (CACASC/LDCACA)—Not Based on Rules Updated
California Superior Court, Colusa County (CACOSC/LDCACO)—Not Based on Rules Updated
California Superior Court, Contra Costa County
(CACCSC/CACCSD/LDCACD/LDCACN/CAPRCC)—Not Based on Rules Updated
California Superior Court, Del Norte County (CADNSC/LDCADE)—Not Based on Rules Updated
California Superior Court, El Dorado County (CAEDSC/LDCAEL/CAPRED)—Not Based on Rules
Updated
California Superior Court, Fresno County (CAFRSC/LDCAFR/CAPRCR)—Not Based on Rules
Updated
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
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, Contra Costa County (CACCSC/LDCACN)—Updates Effective March 2017
Additional to changes based on rules updated, changes made in all Contra Costa courts based on conflict
between court website and local rules.
Text Added:
MH OR [Not based on rules updated]
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Text Updated:
TA [Deadline changed from 5 days to 4 PM the Friday before the hearing]
Triggers Affected:
Conference triggers
Hearing triggers
California Superior Court, Fresno County (CAFRSC/LDCAFR/CAPRFR)—Not Based on Rules
Updated
Changes made to better implement CCP 430.41 re demurrer procedures and events added based on customer
request.
Text Added:
SO 07-0628 CMC
Text Updated:
SO 07-0628 ADR [Not based on rules updated]
SO 10-1101 TA SO 07-0628 TA [Not based on rules updated]
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Case Management Conference or Review
Conference—Initial Case Management Conference or Review
Pleading—Summons and Cross-Complaint Mailed After Substituted Service or to Person Outside California
California Superior Court, Santa Clara County (CASCSC)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Complex rules were removed from applicable unlawful detainer and CEQA triggers because those specific case
types are not deemed complex case types.
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Case Management Conference in CEQA Leadership Project, Sacramento Arena Project, or
Capitol Building Annex Project Case
Hearing on CEQA Petition
Hearing on Discovery Motion in Summary Proceeding Involving Possession of Real Property
Hearing on Motion to Dismiss for Delay in Prosecution in Summary Proceeding Involving Possession of Real
Property
Hearing on Motion to Quash Service of Summons in Summary Proceeding Involving Possession of Real
Property
Hearing on Motion to Stay or Dismiss for Inconvenient Forum in Summary Proceeding Involving Possession of
Real Property
Unlawful Detainer—Trial
California Superior Court, Sonoma County (CASNSC/LDCAON/CAPRSN)—Updates Effective 3-13-17
Text Added:
EPP
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Triggers Affected:
Hearing on Ex Parte Application
California Superior Court, Sonoma County, Appellate Division (CAAPSO)—Updates Effective 3-13-17
Added new ex parte procedure rules.
Triggers Affected:
Hearing on Ex Parte Application for Alternative Writ
DELAWARE
FEDERAL
USDC, District of Delaware (DEDC)—Updates Effective 3-17
Updates also effective for all District judges and magistrates.
Text Added:
Sealed Docs in ECF
Triggers Affected:
Document Filed Under Seal
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
FEDERAL
USDC, District of Columbia (DCDCT)—Updates Effective February 2017
Text Added:
16.3(b)
Text Updated:
16.3(a)
16.3(c)(12)16.3(c)(14)
16.3(d)
Triggers Affected:
Conference—Scheduling Conference
FRCP 26(f) Conference
Motion for More Definite Statement Filed
Motion to Dismiss per Rule 12 Filed
Motion to Strike Filed
Pleading—Answer Filed
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Against U.S. or Its Officers/Agencies Served Personally
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
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Pleading—Waiver of Service of Summons Filed
STATE
District of Columbia Superior Court (DCSC)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to clarify summons and complaint service types.
Triggers Removed:
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Last Publication of Notice of Eminent Domain Proceeding
Pleading—Notice re Eminent Domain Proceeding Served Personally
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Against U.S., D.C., or Their Officers/Employees/Agencies Served by Any
Means
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served by Any Means
FLORIDA
FEDERAL
USBC, Middle District of Florida (FLMBK)—Updates Effective 3-9-17
Text Updated:
AO FLMB-2015-7 3AO FLMB-2017-1 3
AO FLMB-2015-7 4AO FLMB-2017-1 4
AO FLMB-2015-7 5AO FLMB-2017-1 5
AO FLMB-2015-7 6AO FLMB-2017-1 6
AO FLMB-2015-7 7AO FLMB-2017-1 7
AO FLMB-2015-7 12AO FLMB-2017-1 12
STATE
USBC, Southern District of Florida (FLSBK)—Updates Effective 3-29-17
Text Updated:
MMMPP X. (B)
Florida Rules of Civil Procedure (FLACP)—Updates Effective 1-1-17
Changes made in all Florida Circuit Courts and in Florida Family Court and Probate Court where applicable.
Changes also made to better account for methods to serve process.
Text Updated:
1.100(c)(2)1.100(d)
1.100(c)(3)1.545
1.140(a)(1)
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1.140(a)(2)(A)
1.140(a)(2)(B)
1.140(a)(3) [Deadline changed from 10 days after notice to 10 days after order filed]
1.140(a)(4) [Deadline changed from 10 days after notice to 10 days after order filed]
1.140(b)
1.140(e) [Deadline changed from 10 days after notice to 10 days after order filed]
1.200(c)
1.260(a)-(c)1.260
1.310(a), (b)(2)
1.320(a)
1.340(a)
1.410(c)
1.410(e)(1)
1.431(c)(1)
1.431(h) [Deadline changed from 10 days to 15 days]
1.510(a)
1.510(c)
1.625
Triggers Removed:
Discovery—Written Deposition Cross-Questions Served
Notice of Order Denying or Postponing Disposition of Motion for More Definite Statement
Notice of Order for Amended or Responsive Pleading
Notice of Order for More Definite Statement
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served by Any Means
Triggers Affected:
Discovery—Written Deposition Recross Questions Served
Order Denying or Postponing Disposition of Motion for More Definite Statement Filed
Order Denying or Postponing Disposition of Motion to Dismiss per Rule 1.140 Filed
Order Permitting or Requiring Amended or Responsive Pleading or More Definite Statement Filed
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally or by Mail
Verdict Rendered
Florida Circuit Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County (FL15)—Updates Effective 3-2-17, 3-14-
17, 3-16-17, 3-20-17, 3-23-17, and 3-27-17
Text Added:
Div AD II
Text Updated:
Div AE SSH
Div AJ SSH
Div AN SSH
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Triggers Affected:
Hearing—Specially Set Hearing in Div. AD Before Judge Thomas Barkdull III (CUSTOM F399897)
Florida Circuit Court, 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, Division AH, Hon. Lisa S. Small
(FL15AH)—Updates Effective 3-29-17
Text Updated:
DI SSH
Florida Family Court (FLFAM)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to better account for methods to serve process.
Triggers Removed:
Pleading—Summons and Petition Served
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Summons and Petition Served Personally or by Mail
GEORGIA
FEDERAL
USDC, Middle District of Georgia (GAMD)—Updates Effective 3-22-17
Text Updated:
ECF Civil Case Opening
HAWAII
STATE
Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure (HIRCP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to better account for methods to serve process.
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
IDAHO
STATE
Idaho District Court (IDRCP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes also made in 4th Judicial District.
Text Added:
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4(d)(3)(C)(i)
4(d)(5)
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Last Publication of Summons
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Mailed by Registered/Certified Mail to Corporation/President when Agent
for Service Unavailable
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
Pleading—Written Admission of Service of Process Received
Idaho District Court, 4th Judicial District (ID04)—Updates Effective 2-1-17
Text Updated:
8.1.b
ILLINOIS
FEDERAL
USBC, Southern District of Illinois (ILSB)—Updates Effective 4-1-17
Text Updated:
Ch. 13 PM Part 1 8(C)(2)
Ch. 13 PM Part 1 15Ch. 13 PM Part 1 14
Ch. 13 PM Part 1 16(B)Ch. 13 PM Part 1 15(B)
Ch. 13 PM Part 1 17(A)Ch. 13 PM Part 1 16(A)
Ch. 13 PM Part 1 21Ch. 13 PM Part 1 20
Ch. 13 PM Part 2 3(F)(2)(i)Ch. 13 PM Part 2 3(H)(2)(i)
Ch. 13 PM Part 2 3(F)(2)(ii)Ch. 13 PM Part 2 3(H)(2)(ii)
Ch.13 PM Part 2 3(G)(1)Ch. 13 PM Part 2 3(I)(1)
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. Elaine E. Bucklo (ILEEB)—Updates Effective 3-1-17 and 3-23-
17
Text Updated:
JI Announcements
USDC, Northern District of Illinois, Hon. Joan Humphrey Lefkow (ILJHL)—Updates Effective 3-1-17
and 3-10-17
Text Updated:
CP Motion Practice
JI Notice
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STATE
Illinois Code of Civil Procedure (ILCCP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to better account for methods to serve process. Changes were made to all Circuit Courts.
Text Added:
2-206(b)
2-209(e)
2-213(d)
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Affidavit of Completion of Rule 2-206(a) Requirements to Serve by Publication in Action re Unsafe,
Uncompleted, or Abandoned Building Filed by Municipality
Pleading—Summons and Complaint in Products Liability Case Served on Secretary
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served by Any Means
Pleading—Waiver of Service of Summons Filed
Illinois Circuit Court, 16th Circuit, Kane County (IL16CT)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Inadvertently omitted extended media coverages rules added.
Text Added:
1.12(g)(1)
1.12(g)(2)
1.12(g)(3)
1.12(g)(4)
1.12(g)(5)(C)
Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
Objection to Extended Media Coverage Filed
Request for Extended Media Coverage Filed
Trial
KANSAS
FEDERAL
USBC, District of Kansas (KSBK)—Updates Effective 3-17-17
Text Updated:
9027.1(b) [Deadline changed from within 21 days allowed for an answer to 21 days after
notice of removal filed.]
Triggers Affected:
Notice of Removal Filed
Pleading—Answer Filed
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Pleading—Summons Served triggers
KENTUCKY
STATE
Kentucky Circuit Court (KYRCP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to better account for methods to serve process.
Text Added:
4.01(1)(a)
Triggers Affected:
Order Warning Defendant to Appear and Defend Against Complaint
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Delivered by Certified or Registered Mail
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
MARYLAND
STATE
Maryland Circuit Court, (Includes Rules of Civil Procedure) (MDCT)—Updates Effective 4-1-17
Relevant changes made in 2nd Circuit Court, Court of Appeals, Court of Special Appeals, and District Court.
Text Added:
2-422.1(d)(1)(I) 2-422.1(d)(2)(B)
2-422.1(e)
2-422.1(f)(1)
2-422.1.(f)(2)(A)
2-422.1.(f)(2)(B)
2-510.1(e)
2-510.1(f)
2-510.1(g)
16-804(a)(2)(B)
16-804(a)(2)(C)
Text Updated:
1-325.1(c)(2)(C)
2-422(c)
2-510(c)
2-510(d)
2-510(f)
2-510(i)(1)
2-551(b) [Deadline changed from 10 days after entry of order denying motion pursuant to
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Rule 2-533 or disposing of motion pursuant to Rule 2-532 or 2-534 to 10 days
after entry of order denying motion pursuant to Rule 2-533 or disposing of motion
pursuant to Rule 2-532 or 2-534 or withdrawal of the motion]
7-202(d)(3)(A)(ii)
8-412(a)(2)
8-412(a)(3)
Triggers Removed:
Discovery—Deposition Subpoena with Request for Production Served
Triggers Affected:
Attorney Representation Accepted in Case with Trial or Proceeding Already Set
Conference triggers
Discovery—Deposition Date
Discovery—Deposition Subpoena with Production of Documents Commanded Served
Discovery—Objection to Subpoena for Inspection of Property of Nonparty or Foreign Party Served
Discovery—Subpoena for Inspection of Property of Nonparty or Foreign Party Compliance Date
Discovery—Subpoena for Inspection of Property of Nonparty or Foreign Party Issued by Clerk
Discovery—Subpoena for Inspection of Property of Nonparty or Foreign Party Served
Discovery—Subpoena Issued by Clerk
Hearing triggers
Motion for New Trial, for Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict, or to Amend or Alter Judgment Withdrawn
Motion to Compel Entry Upon Property of Nonparty or Foreign Party Served
Trial
Maryland Court of Appeals (MDCA)—Updates Effective 4-1-17
Changes also made in Maryland Court of Special Appeals
Triggers Affected:
Oral Argument
MINNESOTA
FEDERAL
USBC, District of Minnesota (MNBK)—Updates Effective 3-1-2017
Text Added:
3012-1(a)(1)(A)
3012-1(a)(1)(G)
3012-1(a)(2)(B)
3012-1(b)(2)(B)
3012-1(b)(4)
Text Updated:
3012-1(a)(intro)
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3012-1(c)(1)3012-1(a)(3)(A)
3012-1(d)3012-1(a)(4)
Triggers Affected:
Hearing on Motion for Release of Lien Unsecured by Debtor’s Principal Residence After Completion of
Payments in Ch. 13 Case
Hearing on Motion to Determine Value of Claim Secured by Debtor’s Principal Residence in Ch. 13 Case
USDC, District of Minnesota (DMN)—Updates Effective February 2017 and 2-27-2017
Text Updated:
ECF VII(B)(2)ECF VI(B)(2)
ECF VII(B)(3)ECF VI(B)(3)
ECF VII(B)(4)ECF VI(B)(4)
ECF VII(C)ECF VI(C)
Text Added:
5.6(d)(1)(B)
5.6(d)(2)
5.6(d)(2)(D)
5.6(d)(3)
5.6(d)(4)
7.1(c)(6)
Triggers Affected:
Order Disposing of Joint Motion re Continued Sealing
Order Disposing of Motion for Further Consideration of Sealing Entered
Order Disposing of Objection to Order Disposing of Motion for Further Consideration of Sealing Entered
Reply in Support of Dispositive Motion Filed
Response or Opposition to Motion Filed Triggers
STATE
Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure (MNDC)—Updates Effective 7-1-16
Text Updated:
MNRCAP 105.01
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MISSISSIPPI
STATE
Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure and Uniform Rules of Circuit and County Court Practice
(MSRCP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to better account for methods to serve process.
Triggers Removed:
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Delivered by Certified Mail Outside State
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Mailed After Substituted Service
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
Pleading—Waiver of Service of Summons and/or Appearance Entered
MISSOURI
FEDERAL
USDC, Western District of Missouri (WDMO)—Updates Effective 10-13-16
Text Removed:
16.1(b)
56.1(c)
Text Added:
7.1(a) [Not Based on Rules Updated]
7.1(c) [Not Based on Rules Updated]
15.1(b)
40.1
80.1(a)(5)
83.5(h)(3)
Text Updated:
7.0(d)7.0(c)(2)
7.0(e)7.0(c)(3)
9.1(d)9.1(b)
9.1(e)9.1(d)(3)(a), 9.1(d)(3)(b), 9.1(d)(3)(c) [Deadline changed from plaintiff to file and serve brief 40
days after answer is filed to plaintiff to file supporting
suggestions 40 days after complaint served deadline
changed from defendant to serve and file brief 40 days after
plaintiff serves brief to defendant to file suggestions
opposing complaint 40 days after supporting suggestions
filed; deadline changed from file reply brief 21 days after
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service of defendant’s brief to file reply suggestions 21
days after opposing suggestions filed]
9.1(f)(1)9.1(c)(1)
16.1(d) 16.1(b)
16.1(f)(7)16.1(d)(6)
26.1(a)
30.1(c)(1)
47.147.1(c)
54.1(a)54.1(a)(1) [Deadline to file objections to Bill of Costs changed from
14 Days After Bill of Costs served to 14 days after Bill of
Costs filed]
54.1(b)
56.1 (b)7.0(c)(2)
58.2(a)58.2
66.1(a)66.1(b)
66.1(b)66.1(c)
74.1(a)(1)74.1(a)(2)
74.1(a)(2) 74.1(b)(2)
79.2(b)79.2(a)
79.2(c)(i) 79.2(c) [Deadline changed from 1 year after judgment final to after
no longer subject to appellate review]
80.1(2)80.1(a)(2)
80.1(3) 80.1(a)(3)
80.1(4)80.1(a)(4)
83.5(l)83.5(h)(2) [Deadline changed from the 14 days after initial pleading to
14 days after entering appearance]
83.7(a)(3)-(4)83.7(c) and 83.7(d)
83.7(a)(5)83.7(e)
83.10
Triggers Removed:
Bill of Costs Served
Social Security Appeals--Defendant's Brief Served
Social Security Appeals--Plaintiff's Brief Served
Suggestions in Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment Filed
Triggers Affected:
Bill of Costs Filed
Certificate of Interest Information Changed
Decision of Court Awarding Judgment or Order Announced
Discovery--Deposition Date
Discovery Cutoff Triggers
Entry of Judgment or Appealable Order
FRCP 26(f) Conference
Initial Appearance by Pro Hac Vice Attorney Entered
Judgment or Appealable Order Set Forth on Separate Document
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Magistrate's Order Issued
Motion Filed Triggers
Notice of Removal Filed
Order Granting Motion to Amend or for Leave to File Pleading or Other Document
PATENT--Summons for Complaint Alleging Patent Infringement Served (State Court)
Pleading—Amended Complaint Served triggers
Pleading—Answer Filed
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Pleading—Complaint Received (State Court)
Pleading—Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons Sent
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Triggers
Pleading—Summons Served (State Court)
Pleading—Waiver of Service of Summons Filed
Possession of Estate Taken by Court-Appointed Officer
Proposed Judgment or Order Received
Social Security Case—Opposing Suggestions Filed
Social Security Case—Supporting Suggestions Filed
Suggestions in Opposition to Motion Filed
Suggestions Objecting to Bill of Costs Filed
Transcript Filed
Trial
NEBRASKA
STATE
Nebraska County Court (NECCR)—Updates Effective 3-23-17
In addition to updates, changes were made to better account for methods to serve process. Applicable changes
were made in District Court.
Text Updated:
6-1417
Triggers Removed:
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served
Triggers Affected:
Publication—Third Publication of Notice
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served by Means Other than Publication
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NEVADA
STATE
Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (NVRCP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to eliminate prompt to select service type for summons and complaint and to include service of
summons on foreign corporation and nonresident entity. Events were also added in all Nevada District Courts
based on client request. Applicable changes made to all Nevada District Courts.
Text Added:
4(d)(1)
17.150(2)
17.214(1)(a)
Triggers Removed:
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served
Triggers Affected:
Decree Docketed
Entry of Judgment or Final Order
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Against Nevada Corporation, Foreign Corporation, or Nonresident Entity
Mailed
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Against Nevada Corporation, Foreign Corporation, or Nonresident Entity
Served on Secretary of State and Posted in Clerk's Office
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally or per Statute
NEW JERSEY
STATE
New Jersey Superior Court (Law & Chancery Divisions) (NJSC)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Triggers Affected:
Notice of Filing of Master’s Report in Non-Jury Case Served
NEW YORK
FEDERAL
USDC, Northern District of New York (NYND)—Updates Effective 3-7-17
Text Updated:
ECF 2.1(4)GO 22 2.1(d)
ECF 4.3GO 22 4.3 [Not based on rules updated]
ECF 4.9GO 22 4.9 [Not based on rules updated]
ECF 5.4GO 22 5.4 [Not based on rules updated]
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ECF 6.2GO 22 6.2 [Not based on rules updated]
ECF 6.4GO 22 6.4 [Not based on rules updated]
USDC, Southern District of New York (SDNY)—Updates Effective 3-7-17 and 3-13-17
Changes made in all NYSD rule sets.
Text Updated:
SD ECF 13.10SD ECF 13.11
SD ECF 14.11
SD ECF 17.2
SD ECF 18.2
Triggers Affected:
Order Administratively Closing Case for Mistake Electronically Filing New Case
USDC, Southern District of New York, Hon. P. Kevin Castel (NYPKC)—Updates Effective 2-27-17
Text Added:
IP 4.A. (i)
IP 4.G. (i)
Text Updated:
IP 1.E.IP 1.D.
IP 4.A.1.IP 4.A. (iv)
IP 4.A.3.IP 4.B.
IP 4.D. IP 4.E.
IP 6.A. [Deadline changed from 30 days to 45 days]
IP 6.B. [Deadline changed from 30 days to 45 days]
IP 6.C.
IP 6.D.
IP 7.A.
Triggers Removed:
Pre-Motion Letter Submitted
Triggers Affected:
Discovery Dispute Letter Submitted
Local Rule 56.1(a)(1) Statement Filed
Order—Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order
Pre-Motion Letter Filed
USBC, Southern District of New York, Hon, James L. Garrity (NYJLG)—Updates Effective 3-22-17
Text Updated:
Scheduling
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USDC, Southern District of New York, Mag. Judith C. McCarthy (NYJCM)—Updates Effective 3-24-17
Text Added:
IP 1(F)
Triggers Affected:
Conference triggers
Notice of Removal Filed
Pleading—Complaint Filed
USDC, Southern District of New York, Hon. J. Paul Oetken (NYJPO)—Updates Effective 3-17-17
Text Updated:
IP 1(A)
IP 2(B)IP 2(C)
IP 3(C)
IP 3(F)(ii) [Deadline changed from 30 days to 14 days]
IP 3(J)
Triggers Affected:
Order—Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order
USDC, Southern District of New York, Mag. Katherine H. Parker (NYKHP)—Updates Effective 3-16-17
and 3-20-17
Text Updated:
CMP 4(b)(ii)CMP 5(b)(ii)
CMP 4(b)(iv)CMP 5(b)(iv)
IP II(c)
IP IV
USDC, Southern District of New York, Hon. Robert W. Sweet (NYRWS)—Updates Effective 3-24-17 and
3-29-17
Text Updated:
IP 2(F) [Time changed from noon to 11 AM]
Triggers Affected:
Hearing triggers
USDC, Southern District of New York, Hon. Gregory H. Woods (NYGHW)—Updates Effective 2-27-17
Text Added:
IRP Att A 6
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Text Updated:
IRP Att A 6IRP Att A 7
IRP Att A 7IRP Att A 8
Triggers Affected:
Order to Show Cause for Default Judgment Signed
STATE
New York Supreme Court, New York County, Commercial Division, Hon. Eileen Bransten (NYNYEB)—
Updates Effective 3-8-17
Text Added:
CCSO IV(5)(iii)
CCSO V(b)
PCSO V(5)(iii)
PCSO V(12)
PCSO V(13)
PCSO End [Not based on rules updated]
Text Updated:
CCO V(d)CCSO IV(8) [Deadline changed from 30 days to 15 days]
CCO V(i)CCSO IV(9)(B)(i)
CCO VI(a)CCSO V(a)
CCO EndCCSO End
PCO IV(f)PCSO V(7) [Deadline changed from 15 days to 30 days]
PCO IV(i)PCSO V(10)
Triggers Affected:
Conference triggers
Discovery—Deposition Date
Note of Issue Due per Order
Note of Issue Filed
Pleading—First Day Summons Published in Newspaper
Pleading—Proof of Service of Summons by Delivery or Affixing and Mailing Filed
Pleading—Signed Acknowledgement of Receipt of Summons and Complaint, Summons, or Notice of Petition
and Petition Mailed or Delivered
Pleading—Summons Delivered to State Official Authorized to Receive Service for State
Pleading—Summons in Consumer Credit Transaction Case Filed in Proper County after Rejection
Pleading—Summons Served as Directed by Court upon Motion
Pleading—Summons Served on Designated Agency for Service
Pleading—Summons Served Outside State
Pleading—Summons Served Personally
Pleading—Third-Party Summons and Complaint Filed
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New York Supreme Court, New York County, Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler (NYNYSH)—Updates Effective
3-2-17
Text Updated:
RJ Heitler Conferences 3RJ Heitler Conferences 4
RJ Heitler Motions 3RJ Heitler Motions 6
New York Supreme Court, New York County, Hon. Lynn Kotler (NYNYLK)—Updates Effective 3-2-17
Text Added:
RJ Kotler NI
RJ Kotler PC
Text Updated:
RJ Kotler Adjournments [Time changed from 2:30 PM to 2 PM]
RJ Kotler Motions [Time changed from 9:30 AM to 10 AM]
Triggers Removed:
Hearing on Order to Show Cause
Triggers Affected:
Conference triggers
Hearing triggers
Oral Argument
Trial
New York Supreme Court, New York County, Hon. Geoffrey D. Wright (NYNYGW)—Updates Effective
3-2-17
Text Updated:
RJ Wright Conferences 9RJ Wright Conferences 15
RJ Wright Motions
New York Supreme Court, Queens County (NYQUSC)—Updates Effective 3-2-17
Text Updated:
CMPR 12CMPR 16
CMPR End
Text Removed:
NCSC
PCO 4(b)
PCO 5(d)
PCO 5(e)
PCO 6(c)
PCO 7
PCO 8
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PCO 11
PCO 12
Text Updated:
CCSCT-CSCP
Triggers Removed:
Conference—Compliance/Settlement Conference
Discovery—Witness Disclosed or Identified
Triggers Affected:
Action Discontinued
Conference—Compliance Conference
Discovery—Deposition Date
Discovery—Physical or Mental Examination Date
Note of Issue Filed
New York City Civil Court (NYCCCA)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Deadline corrected.
Triggers Affected:
Note of Issue Filed
NORTH CAROLINA
FEDERAL
USBC, Eastern District of North Carolina (NCEB)—Updates Effective 3-1-17
Text Added:
1002-1(a)
Text Updated:
1002-11002-1(b)
Triggers Affected:
Petition Filed triggers
USDC, Eastern District of North Carolina (NCEDC)—Updates Effective March 2017 and 3-16-17
Text Removed:
67.1
ECF C(1) [Not based on rule updated]
ECF F(6)
ECF J(2)
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Text Updated:
ECF A(9)ECF V(C)
ECF C(5)ECF II(C)
ECF E(3)ECF V(B)(2)
ECF J(3)ECF IV(D)(3)
ECF J(4)ECF IV(D)(2)
ECF T(1)(a)(6)(ii)ECF V(G)(1)(e)(ii)
ECF T(2)(c)ECF VII(C)(3)
Triggers Removed:
Notice of Electronic Filing Received
Order Directing Clerk to Place Registry Funds Into Interest-Bearing Account Received
Triggers Affected:
Document Requiring Signature Other than Filer or Requiring Multiple Signatures E-Filed
Motion for More Definite Statement Filed
Motion to Dismiss per Rule 12 Filed
Motion to Strike Filed
Notice of Electronic Filing Issued
Notice of Provisionally Filing Material Designated Confidential Under Seal Served
Notice of Removal Filed
PATENT—Summons for Complaint Alleging Patent Infringement Served (State Court)
Pleading triggers
Transcript Filed
STATE
North Carolina Court of Appeals, Cases Appealed On or After 1/1/17 (NCCA)—Updates Effective 3-16-
17
Text Updated:
7(b)(1) (CASES APPEALED ON OR AFTER 1/1/17)
OHIO
FEDERAL
USBC, Southern District of Ohio (OHSBK)—Updates Effective 3-28-17
Text Updated:
9013-1(a)-(b)
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STATE
Ohio Court of Appeals, 1st District (Hamilton County) (OHCOA1)—Updates Effective 3-3-17
Text Removed:
13.1(B)(8)
Text Added:
13.1(B)(11) [Not based on rules updated]
13.1(B)(13)
Text Updated:
3.2(B)
3.2(C)
9.1
11.1.1(C)
18.1(A)
21.1(B)(2)
21.1(C)
21.1(D)
Triggers Removed:
Notice of Rejection of E-Filed Document Sent
Triggers Affected:
Entry of Judgment
Notice of Appeal Filed (Trial Court)
Technical Failure While E-Filing on Filing Deadline
PENNSYLVANIA
STATE
Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure (PARAP)—Updates Effective 4-1-17
Text Updated:
2572(a)2572(a)(2)
2572(b)(2)2572(a)(1)(ii)
Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, 2nd Judicial District, Lancaster County (PA02)—Updates
Effective 3-20-17
Text Updated:
27D.1
27D.3
208.3(a)B
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1028(c)A.7
1034(a)G
1035.2(a)G
Triggers Affected:
Administrative Agency Appeals—Notice of Filing of Complete Return of Record
PUERTO RICO
FEDERAL
USDC, District of Puerto Rico (PRD)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Triggers amended to align with December 1st Federal amendment removing the 3 additional days for electronic
service based upon verbal communications with the Court Clerk and per the notice on CM/ECF.
Triggers Affected:
Discovery Cutoff Triggers
Motion for Sanctions per Rule 11 Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Motion for Sanctions per Rule 11 Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Amended Answer Containing Counterclaim Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Amended Answer Containing Counterclaim Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Amended Answer Containing Crossclaim or Counterclaim Alleging Patent Infringement Served by
Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Amended Answer Containing Crossclaim or Counterclaim Alleging Patent Infringement Served
Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Amended Answer Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Amended Answer Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading-Amended Answer Stating Crossclaim Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Amended Answer Stating Crossclaim Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Amended Answer to Counterclaim Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Amended Answer to Counterclaim Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Amended Answer to Crossclaim Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Amended Answer to Crossclaim Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Amended Complaint Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Amended Complaint Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Amended Reply to Answer Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Amended Reply to Answer Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Answer Containing Counterclaim Against U.S. or Its Officers/Agencies Served by Mail, to Clerk, or
to Designated Agency
Pleading—Answer Containing Counterclaim Against U.S. or Its Officers/Agencies Served Personally or
Electronically
Pleading—Answer Containing Counterclaim Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Answer Containing Counterclaim Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Answer Containing Crossclaim or Counterclaim Alleging Patent Infringement Against U.S. or Its
Officers/Agencies Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
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Pleading—Answer Containing Crossclaim or Counterclaim Alleging Patent Infringement Against U.S. or Its
Officers/Agencies Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Answer Containing Crossclaim or Counterclaim Alleging Patent Infringement Served by Mail, to
Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading— Answer Containing Crossclaim or Counterclaim Alleging Patent Infringement Served Personally or
Electronically
Pleading—Answer Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading— Answer Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Answer Stating Crossclaim Against U.S. or Its Officers/Agencies Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to
Designated Agency
Pleading—Answer Stating Crossclaim Against U.S. or Its Officers/Agencies Served Personally or
Electronically
Pleading—Answer Stating Crossclaim Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Answer Stating Crossclaim Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Answer to Counterclaim Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Answer to Counterclaim Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Answer to Crossclaim Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Answer to Crossclaim Served Personally or Electronically
Pleading—Reply to Answer Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Pleading—Reply to Answer Served Personally or Electronically
Statement Noting Death of Party Served by Mail, to Clerk, or to Designated Agency
Statement Noting Death of Party Served Personally or Electronically
SOUTH CAROLINA
FEDERAL
USBC, District of South Carolina (SCBK)—Updates Effective 3-1-17 and 3-28-17
Text Added:
3015-2(b)
3015-2(Ex. C-1)
Text Updated:
3015-2(a); Ex. A
3015-2(Ex. B I(B)) [Deadline changed from 28 days to 21 days]
9013-4(Ex. A(14 Days)); (Ex. B) [Not based on rule updated]
9013-4(Ex. A(21 Days)); (Ex. B) [Not based on rule updated]
9013-4(Ex. A(28 Days)); (Ex. B) [Not based on rule updated]
Triggers Affected:
Notice of Ch. 13 Plan Modification After Confirmation and/or Motions Served
Pre-Confirmation Modification to Plan for Sole Purpose of Increasing Payments and/or Distribution in Ch. 13
Case Served
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STATE
South Carolina Court of Appeals (SCCOA)—Updates Effective 3-1-17
Changes also made in South Carolina Supreme Court, Circuit Court, Family Court, and Probate Court
Text Updated:
607(i) [Deadline changed from 30 days to 1 year]
Triggers Affected:
Transcript Sent
TENNESSEE
FEDERAL
USDC, Eastern District of Tennessee (TNED)—Updates Effective 2-24-17
Text Added:
4.5
Triggers Affected:
Notice of Deficiency of Required Filing Fee or Application to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Filed
TEXAS
STATE
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TX-RCP)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to all Texas state trial courts where applicable to eliminate need to deselect events based on
discovery level.
Triggers Removed:
Discovery—Interrogatories Mailed
Discovery—Interrogatories Served by Means Other than Mail
Discovery—Request for Admissions Mailed
Discovery—Request for Admissions Served by Means Other than Mail
Discovery—Request for Disclosures Mailed
Discovery—Request for Disclosures Served by Means Other than Mail
Discovery—Request for Entry onto Property Mailed
Discovery—Request for Entry onto Property Served by Means Other than Mail
Discovery—Request for Production or Inspection Mailed
Discovery—Request for Production or Inspection Served by Means Other than Mail
Discovery—Written Deposition Notice an Direct Questions Mailed
Discovery—Written Deposition Notice an Direct Questions Served by Means Other than Mail
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Triggers Affected:
Discovery—Deposition Notice Served by Mail
Discovery—Interrogatories Served triggers
Discovery—Request for Admissions Served triggers
Discovery—Request for Disclosure of Expert triggers
Discovery—Request for Disclosures Served triggers
Discovery—Request for Entry onto Property Served triggers
Discovery—Request for Physical or Mental Examination Served in Level 1 Case
Discovery—Request for Production or Inspection Served triggers
Discovery—Written Deposition Notice and Direct Questions Served triggers
UTAH
STATE
Utah District Court (UTSDC)—Not Based on Rules Updated
Changes made to better account for methods to serve process.
Text Added:
4(d)(2)
4(d)(3)(B)
4(d)(3)(C)
4(d)(3)(D)
4(d)(5)(B)
Triggers Affected:
Pleading—Document Acknowledging Receipt of Summons and Complaint Served by Means Other than Mail
or Commercial Carrier Signed
Pleading—Event Stated in Order re Completion of Service of Summons and Complaint Occurred
Pleading—Receipt for Summons and Complaint Served by Mail or Commercial Courier Signed
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally
VERMONT
FEDERAL
USDC, District of Vermont (VTD)—Updates Effective 3-1-17
Text Removed:
26(c)
Text Added:
16.1(j)(1) [Not based on rules updated]
16.1(k)(1)(D)
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Text Updated:
16.1(e)(1)(B)
16.1(g)(3)
26(a)(2) [Deadline changed from 45 days after answer filed to earlier of 75
days after defendant served or 45 days after defendant appeared]
26(b)26(b)(1) and 26(b)(2) [Deadline to file discovery schedule changed from 45 days after
third-party answer filed to 45 days after third-party answer
appeared; deadline to complete discovery changed from later of
date in Discovery Schedule or 3 month after third-party answer
filed to later of date in Discovery Schedule or 3 months after third-
party answer appeared]
26(e)26(d)
Triggers Removed:
Order—Discovery Schedule/Order Entered
Triggers Affected:
Discovery—Interrogatories Served
Discovery—Request for Admissions Served
Discovery—Request for Production or Inspection Served
Early Neutral Evaluation—Conference/Session
Motion for More Definite Statement Filed
Motion to Dismiss per Rule 12 Filed
Motion to Strike Filed
Pleading—Answer Filed
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served triggers
Pleading—Third-Party Answer Filed
Pleading—Waiver or Service of Summons Filed
STATE
Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure (VTRCP)—Updates Effective 3-13-17
Similar change also made in Vermont Supreme Court. Changes also made to eliminate prompt to select service
type for summons and complaint.
Text Added:
4(l)(5)
VTRAP 4(f)(2)
Triggers Removed:
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served
Triggers Affected:
Notice of Appeal Filed by Inmate Docketed
Pleading—Summons and Complaint Served Personally or by Mail
Pleading—Waiver of Service of Summons Filed
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VIRGINIA
STATE
Virginia Circuit Court, Fairfax County (VAFACC) Updates Effective March 2017
Text Added:
CCR-A-21 (AP 21 Day Summons)
Text Updated:
CE
Triggers Affected
Pleading—Complaint Filed
Virginia Court of Appeals (VACOA)—Updates Effective 4-1-17
Relevant changes also made in Virginia Supreme Court.
Text Updated:
5A:33(b)
5A:34(c)(1)
5A:34(c)(2)
Virginia Supreme Court (VASC)—Updates Effective 4-1-17
Text Updated:
5:37(d)(1)