On Monday, June 17, following a period of public comment, the judges of the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York adopted amendments to their Joint Local Rules.

Amendments to EDNY and SDNY Local Rules and Their Impact on Litigation

The amendments, which went into effect July 1, 2024, modify the procedures that parties should follow when litigating in front of these courts. The joint rules provide uniformity for the parties and the judges alike—both of whom face an array of differing expectations depending on the judge or the party litigating.