In response to nation-state hackers conducting an espionage campaign targeting U.S. commercial telecommunications infrastructure (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile networks) to monitor government phone calls, text messages, and other sensitive information, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana has implemented encrypted communication solutions for sensitive court business which are effective immediately.  

Please be aware that the following Federal Rule of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence have been amended effective December 1, 2024: 

There has been a nationwide reporting of fake Notices of Electronic Filing (NEFs) being sent to attorneys and law firms across the country.

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana has issued General Order 2024-08 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.

This Order amends and supersedes General Order 2024-07.  

Counsel of record with pending Hurricane Ida cases should access individual case dockets for the procedures for mediating with a Court appointed neutral.

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.