The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana has issued General Order 2024-07 appointing a panel of neutrals to facilitate the streamlined settlement conference and mediation protocol (SSP) for the efficient resolution of approximately 700 pending Hurricane Ida claims.   Counsel of record with pending Hurricane Ida cases should access individual case dockets for the procedures for mediating with a Court appointed neutral.

RECURRING CM/ECF SYSTEM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE:  5:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. CST Saturdays: 3/16; 4/20; 5/18; 6/22; 7/20; 8/17; 9/21; 10/19; 11/16; 12/21.  View access should be available during the maintenance window, however brief interruption in connectivity is to be expected and users should avoid E-Filing during this maintenance window.

On March 4, 2024, the U.S.

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana has approved Case Management Order No.

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana will perform maintenance on the CM/ECF system between 7:00 P.M. CST on Friday, March 1, 2024 and 7:00 P.M. CST on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Please avoid access to CM/ECF or E-Filing during this maintenance window.

Chief United States District Judge Shelly D. Dick and the Court community of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana will host the 29th Annual African American Heritage Program on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. in Courtroom 1, on the third floor of the Russell B. Long Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. 

Website Refresh: U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
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The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana surveyed members of the bar in August 2023 on the court's website design and usability. With this feedback the court has released a light website refresh including enhancements to search and organization of information.  A summary of the changes and links to those sections are listed below.