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August 2, 2013
Notice is hereby given that the court, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2071 and Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 47, proposes an amendment to Fifth Cir. R. 28.2.2. The current rule requires parties to cite to the record on appeal but does not prescribe the format for such citation. A standardized citation format for single record and multiple record cases will aid both parties and the court. The court also proposes this change consistent with Fifth Cir. R. 25.2.15, to incorporate changes in technology. Full Page View
July 23, 2013
Amendments to Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement (4.1, 8.2)   Order Appointing Committee   Updated Rules as of 7/23/13
July 17, 2013
Pursuant to a vote of the court en banc; United States Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Wilkinson, Jr. is hereby designated Chief Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana for a term of four (4) years. Magistrate Judge Wilkinson is directed to meet with his colleagues on a regular basis and to act as a liaison between the magistrate judges and the court. This appointment is effective immediately. Full Page View
July 12, 2013
Amendments to Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Committee   Order Appointing Committee   Updated Rules as of 7/12/13
March 18, 2013
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has selected William (Bill) W. Blevins to be its Clerk of Court upon the retirement of Mrs. Loretta G. Whyte. Mr. Blevins is currently the Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida, where he has been Clerk for the past twelve years. Mr. Blevins previously served as Clerk of the Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas and as Chief Deputy Clerk for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Mr. Blevins received his BA from the University of Richmond in 1985, and he received his MBA from that university in 1995. Mr. Blevins is married to Malinda Wilkerson Blevins, and they have four children - two in college and two in high school. Full Page View
January 7, 2013
USA v. Transocean Deepwater, Inc. (13-CR-1) - Opportunity for Public Comment Minute Entry, Bill of Information   Proposed Plea Agreement   Order Governing Courtroom During Hearing
December 12, 2012
CR 12-292, USA v. BP Exploration and Production, Inc. Order, Bill of Information   Proposed Plea Agreement   Order Governing Courtroom During Hearing

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