Local Rule LR3.1: Collateral Proceedings and Refiled Cases
E.D. La. — Civil rule
LR3.1 Collateral Proceedings and Refiled Cases When a civil matter, commenced in or removed to the court, involves subject matter that comprises all or a material part of the subject matter or operative facts of another action, whether civil or criminal, then or previously pending in any court or administrative agency, counsel must file a list and description of all such actions then known to counsel and a brief summary of the relationship between the cases. If information concerning any such proceeding is obtained after the filing of the original pleading in the latter case, counsel must notify the court and opposing counsel in writing of the relationship between the cases. [Amended February 1, 2011]