Recent Changes
N.D. Ill. — ## §10.
§10. Recent Changes
| Effective Date | Rule | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | Various | Current through this date | Rules effective as of extraction |
| September 29, 2025 | LR 79.1.1 | Adopted Digital Media Exhibits rule | New procedure for submitting audio/video exhibits via court portal |
| May 22, 2025 | LR 5.8.1 | Adopted Highly Sensitive Material (HSM) procedures | New category of sealed filings with offline storage requirements |
| April 24, 2025 | LR 77.2, LR 83.17 | Amended emergency judges and counsel withdrawal procedures | Updated emergency filing protocols |
| October 24, 2024 | LR 26.2 | Amended sealed documents procedures | Updated electronic sealing process |
| March 28, 2024 | LR 26.3 | Amended discovery materials filing rule | Clarified that discovery materials are not filed unless in support of/opposition to a motion |
| June 27, 2024 | LR 37.1 | Amended contempt procedures | Updated contempt proceeding requirements |
| October 3, 2023 | LR 78.2 | Abrogated | Removed "denial for failure to prosecute" rule |
| September 29, 2023 | LR 56.1, LR 80 | Amended | Updated summary judgment procedures and international arbitration rules |
| July 6, 2023 | LR 5.4 | Abrogated by General Order 23-0026 | Removed filing notice and motion delivery procedures |
| July 6, 2023 | LR 83.15 | Abrogated by General Order 23-0021 | Local counsel no longer required for nonresident attorneys |