U.S. District Court - Northern District of Georgia
Recent News About U.S. District Court - Northern District of Georgia
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Eleventh Circuit approves amendments to CJA Plan for Northern District of Georgia
Effective October 9, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council has approved changes to the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Plan for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
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U.S. District Court for Northern District of Georgia issues order on sensitive document handling
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has issued Standing Order 25-03, which sets rules for handling highly sensitive documents.
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U.S. District Court pauses civil cases involving federal government due to funding lapse
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced a temporary halt to all civil litigation involving the United States as a party.
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U.S. District Court for Northern District of Georgia seeks comments on local rule amendments
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has approved changes to its Local Rules, specifically amending the Joint Preliminary Report and Discovery Plan (JPRDP) in Appendix B. These updates are intended to address how...
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New rules change service method for sealed filings in federal courts
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts in Washington, D.C. has announced changes to how sealed filings are handled in the federal judiciary’s Case Management / Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) system.
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Central Violations Bureau warns of scam websites impersonating its payment portal
A fraudulent website has been reported to be impersonating the Central Violations Bureau (CVB), potentially seeking to obtain personal or financial information from users under false pretenses.
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Court appoints Theodore S. Hertzberg as U.S. Attorney for Northern District of Georgia
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has appointed Theodore S. Hertzberg as the U.S. Attorney for the district, effective September 10, 2025.
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Court’s electronic filing system experiences outage on August 28
The electronic filing system for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia experienced a technical issue on August 28, 2025.
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Lawrence R. Sommerfeld appointed magistrate judge in Atlanta federal court
Lawrence R. Sommerfeld has been selected to serve as a magistrate judge in Atlanta, according to an announcement from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.
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Judicial Conference seeks public input on proposed rule amendments
The Judicial Conference Committee on Rules of Practice and Procedure has released proposed changes to several federal rules and forms.
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Court to host CLE seminar on legal writing led by Emory professor
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, in partnership with the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, will hold a continuing legal education (CLE) seminar focused on legal writing.
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Eleventh Circuit seeks public comments on proposed rule amendments
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is considering changes to its local rules and is seeking public input on the proposed amendments.
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John H. Rains IV selected as magistrate judge in Rome
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced the selection of John H. Rains IV as a new magistrate judge in Rome, Georgia.
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Eleventh Circuit seeks input on Judge Ellis-Monro's reappointment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is evaluating the reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge Barbara Ellis-Monro for another 14-year term in the Northern District of Georgia, located in Atlanta.
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Authorities warn of jury duty scam targeting Georgia residents
Residents in the Northern District of Georgia are being targeted by a scam involving fraudulent phone calls and emails.
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Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten to retire; Judge Leigh Martin May to succeed
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has announced that Chief Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr., will retire on May 23, 2025.
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Court joins national virtual event promoting pro bono legal services
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia will join district courts nationwide to present the 2025 Virtual POWER Act Event on June 24 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
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PACER to require multifactor authentication by end of 2025
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has announced that it will start implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) for CM/ECF and PACER systems on May 11.
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Eleventh Circuit invites comment on proposed rule amendments
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is seeking public input on proposed changes to its local rules.
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Federal court interpreter exam registration open until May
The Administrative Office of the United States Courts has announced that it will conduct the Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examinations for Spanish interpreters in May and August 2025.