Revised Local Rules (Civil) Effective August 1, 2016

The District of Delaware’s revised Local Rules for civil cases will take effect August 1, 2016.  A copy of the revised Local Rules is linked below. District of Delaware LOCAL RULES 2016      

District of Delaware 2016 Bench and Bar Conference Agenda Released

The agenda for the District of Delaware 2016 Bench and Bar Conference has been released and is available below. To register for the conference, please visit this link. To reserve a hotel room at the discounted conference rate, please visit this link. We hope to see you on May 19 and 20!

District of Delaware 2016 Bench and Bar Registration OPEN

Registration is now open for the 2016 District of Delaware Bench & Bar Conference May 19-20, 2016 at the Chase Center on the Wilmington, Delaware Riverfront.  To register, click here.  The program will include nationally recognized practitioners and federal judges speaking on cutting edge issues in Bankruptcy, Criminal, and Intellectual Property law.  Confirmed speakers include

D. Del. Soliciting Comments Regarding Proposed Amendments to D. Del. Local Rules

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware is seeking public comment on proposed revised local rules of practice and procedure.  The proposed amendments were recommended by the Lawyers Advisory Committee of the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, and approved by the Court. A copy of the proposed rules may be accessed here. Per the

SAVE THE DATE: 2016 District of Delaware Bench and Bar

On May 19 and 20, 2016 the District of Delaware and the Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will co-host the District’s Second Bench and Bar Conference.   This year’s Bench and Bar Conference will be held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, located in downtown Wilmington, DE. Lodging for out-of-town guests will be

Registration OPEN for 2015 U.S. District of Delaware Bench and Bar Conference

As we previously reported, the Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the District of Delaware will hold the first Bench and Bar Conference in Wilmington, Delaware on May 7-8, 2015.  Participants can register HERE. The Conference offers 9 hours of CLE credits, featuring district and appellate judges from across the country, as well

SAVE THE DATE: First District of Delaware Bench and Bar Conference May 7-8, 2015

The Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association announced today that the first District of Delaware Bench and Bar Conference will be held on May 7-8, 2015 at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware.  The event will feature judges from the District of Delaware, Third Circuit, and Federal Circuit; as well as other distinguished speakers.  More details regarding the

The District of Delaware and Delaware Chapter of FBA annouce 2015 Federal Trial Practice Seminar

Today, the District of Delaware and Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association announced a call for applications for the 2015 Federal Trial Practice Seminar.  As a 2013 graduate of the program, I highly recommend submitting an application.   Participation is open to members and non-members of the FBA.  See the below message from the FBA and attached

Chief Judge Stark provides clarification regarding District of Delaware’s new filing and service deadline

In an open letter to Delaware counsel, Chief Judge Leonard P. Stark has provided clarification on the Court’s new 6 p.m. EST deadline for the filing and service of papers, which will become effective Thursday, October 16. Judge Stark explained that “the 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time deadline applies to every filing and service deadline in

New 6 PM Eastern filing and service deadline, effective October 16

Today, the District of Delaware issued a Standing Order revising the Court’s Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means, setting a new filing and service deadline of 6:00 p.m. ET for all documents other than initial pleadings.  Effective October 16, 2014, section (F) of the Court’s Administrative Procedures will be revised as follows: