Federal Rule Amendments and New Fee Schedule Now in Effect
Federal Rule Amendments effective December 1, 2016: FedCivRuleAmendmentP6(d).pdf
Fee Schedule effective December 1, 2016: New Fee Schedule
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A Tribute to the Honorable Rudolph T. Randa
This tribute, written by Chief Judge William C. Griesbach, appeared in The Circuit Rider.
14-CV-1310 Brendan Dassey v. Michael A. Dittman
14-CV-1310 Brendan Dassey v. Michael A. Dittman
Order denying respondent's motion to stay order granting release of Brendan Dassey
14-CV-1310 Brendan Dassey v. Michael A. Dittmann
14-CV-1310 Brendan Dassey v. Michael A. Dittmann
Order granting Brendan Dassey's release pending appeal.
Thanksgiving Closing
Consistent with the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and other District
Courts within the Circuit, and in order to permit more time with family and friends, the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin will be closed on Thursday, November 24, and
Friday, November 25, 2016, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
(CLOSED) Employment Opportunity: Clerk of Court
Application Form AO_78.PDF Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment
POSITION CLOSED: The U.S. District Court in Eastern Wisconsin is accepting applications for a Clerk of Court. Applications due by January 6, 2017.
Position Description and Requirements: Clerk of Court Description & Application Instructions
Amendment to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
Effective December 1, 2016 (absent contrary Congressional action) Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(d) has been amended as follows:
(d) Additional Time After Certain Kinds of Service.
When a party may or must act within a specified time after being served and
service is made under Rule 5(b)(2)(C) (mail), (D) (leaving with the clerk), or (F)
(other means consented to), 3 days are added after the period would otherwise
expire under Rule 6(a).
COMMENTS REGARDING: Reappointment of Chief Bankruptcy Judge Susan V. Kelley
Due November 23, 2016.
ATTORNEY SURVEY: Electronic Discovery Pilot Program
ATTORNEYS: SURVEY OPPORTUNITY NOW UNTIL NOVEMBER 15, 2016:
Below is a link to a brief survey from the Seventh Circuit Electronic Discovery Pilot Program. The survey's goal is to obtain input from Seventh Circuit attorneys so that the Program can better serve you and your clients. The survey will be open until November 15, 2016.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7thCIRC
Thank you in advance for your response. The Program greatly appreciates your views.