Northern District of Georgia
Recent News About Northern District of Georgia
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Seeks Public Input on Proposed Rule Amendments
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is seeking public input on proposed amendments to its local rules. According to an official notice released on Apr 3, 2024, interested parties have until May 3, 2024, to submit their comments.In a statement, the Eleventh Circuit Court announced, "The Court invites comments on the proposed amendments to its local rules."The proposed amendments to the Eleventh Circuit's rules aim to streamline and improve various aspects of the court's procedures. The details of the proposed changes can be found in the official notice...
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Amendments to Local Rules 5.1(G) and 72.1(E) and Local Criminal Rule 59(2) and (3) Are Now in Effect
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has approved amendments to Local Rules 5.1(G) and 72.1(E) and Local Criminal Rule 59(2) and (3) effective April 2, 2024. The court announced that "a document showing the changes to each rule is available here." Additionally, "the complete local rules of the Court are available here."
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Ellen H. Persons Selected as New Chair for the Committee on Discipline
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced the selection of attorney Ellen H. Persons, a shareholder with Polsinelli, as the new chair of the Court's Committee on Discipline. Ms. Persons will assume the role for a one-year term starting on July 15, 2024.According to the court's announcement, "The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has selected attorney Ellen H. Persons, a shareholder with Polsinelli, as the next chair of the Court’s Committee on Discipline." Additionally, it was stated that "Ms. Persons will serve a...
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Court Eliminates COVID-19 Protocol for Jurors Following CDC Guidance
In response to updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, the Court has made a significant change regarding COVID-19 protocols for jurors. A First Amendment to General Order 23-02 has been issued, rescinding the previous requirement for jurors who have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19 within ten days prior to jury service.The Court stated, "Due to updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control, the Court has issued a First Amendment to General Order 23-02 rescinding the requirement that a juror who is exposed to COVID-19 or who tests...
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Attorney Registration Now Open for the 2024 Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference
Attorney Registration Now Open for the 2024 Eleventh Circuit Judicial ConferenceAttorneys practicing within the Eleventh Circuit have the opportunity to attend the upcoming 2024 Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference, scheduled to take place on May 9-10, 2024, at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama. The conference, organized by the judges of the Eleventh Circuit, aims to delve into court matters and explore avenues for enhancing the judicial system within the Circuit.A key aspect of the conference is the limited availability of space, which will be allocated on a...
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SCAM ALERT: Do Not Pay Callers Who Claim You Missed Jury Duty
Residents of the Northern District of Georgia are being warned about a scam involving fraudulent phone calls related to jury duty. According to a recent statement, scammers are targeting individuals by falsely claiming that they have missed jury duty and are at risk of arrest or other consequences unless they make a payment.The scammers are using various tactics to deceive their victims, including providing real information about the victim, court addresses, and names of law enforcement officers and judges. They may also manipulate caller ID to make it appear as though...