Approval of Counsel Fees and Payment of Judgments. In its order of approval, the

court shall approve or fix the amount of the fee to be paid to counsel for the minor or incompetent parties and make appropriate provision for the payment thereof. The order of approval shall also provide the manner in which judgments, if any, are to be paid and may make specific provisions for the payment of medical, hospital, and similar expenses when allowed by applicable law. GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISCOVERY; DUTY OF DISCLOSURE [Former local civil rule requirements as to automatic disclosures were significantly modified in compliance with Federal Rule changes effective December 1, 2000. The former local civil rule exemptions from automatic disclosure and expert witness disclosure requirements were eliminated.]