The United States District Court for the District of Vermont hereby announces a revision to Local Rule 56 governing summary judgment which became effective April 1, 2025. The revised rule was recently approved by the Second Circuit Judicial Council following a thirty-day public commentary period.

The purpose of the revision is to ensure a direct response to each Statement of Undisputed Fact set forth in support of a motion for summary judgment and to provide the non-movant an opportunity to fully present material facts in response.

Local Rule 56 is amended as follows:

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