(a) Motions and Oppositions
All written motions and oppositions must include:
(1) a brief statement of the requested relief;
(2) a brief discussion of applicable points and authorities; and
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(3) supporting admissible evidence with deposition evidence restricted to relevant
excerpts. Evidence unsuitable for electronic filing must be filed conventionally in
accordance with Local Civil Rule 7.3(c); and
(4) a Rand notice, where applicable. See Local Civil Rule 56.1.
(b) Proposed Orders
(1) Dispositive Motions. A proposed order does not need to be filed with a motion
to dismiss made under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12, or a motion for summary judgment under
Fed. R. Civ. P. 56.
(2) Non-Dispositive Motions. A proposed order must be filed with all non-
dispositive motions and oppositions to the motion.
(3) Form of Proposed Order
(A) A proposed order must be self-explanatory and must not require a review of
the motion to understand the order.
(B) If the proposed order is for an extension of time or modification of deadlines, it
must include a date certain by which the matter sought to be extended will be
accomplished. See also Local Civil Rule 7.3(b).
(C) The name of the presiding judge for the case must be typed immediately
under a signature line.
(c) Replies
Reply memoranda are optional and restricted to rebuttal of factual and legal arguments
raised in the opposition.
(d) Supplemental Materials
Supplemental briefing and factual materials will be permitted only as follows:
(1) if pertinent and significant legal authorities come to a party’s attention after the
party’s last brief has been filed, or after oral argument but before decision, a party
may promptly advise the court by filing and serving a notice setting forth the citations.
The notice must state the reasons for the supplemental citations, referring either to
the page(s) of the briefing or to a point argued orally. The notice must not exceed
350 words. Any response must be filed and served within 7 days of the notice and
must be similarly limited.
(2) after briefing of a motion is complete, supplementation of factual materials may
occur only by motion for good cause. The motion must have the proposed factual
materials attached as an exhibit and address the reasons earlier filing was not
possible or their relevance was not appreciated. Such motions will not routinely be
granted.
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(e) Multiple Motions
Except for alternative requests for relief or as otherwise provided by rule or order of the
court, each motion must be filed separately. See also Local Civil Rule 5.1(f)(2).
(f) Requests for Oral Argument
Oral argument is discretionary and must be requested either by placing “Oral Argument
Requested” immediately below the title of a motion or the response to a motion or by
separate filing within 5 days of the last filing pertaining to a motion. An oral argument is
not an evidentiary hearing.
(g) Motions for Evidentiary Hearing
A party may move for an evidentiary hearing on a motion within 5 days of the last filing
pertaining to the motion. The motion, and any responses to the motion, must include a
list of proposed witnesses, summary of anticipated testimony from each witness, and an
estimate of required time, including anticipated cross examination.
(h) Failure to Oppose Motions
The failure to respond to a non-dispositive motion as required by this rule subjects the
motion to summary ruling by the court and may be deemed an admission that the motion
is well taken.
(i) Digital Evidence Presentation System (DEPS)
Each party seeking to use DEPS at an oral argument, evidentiary hearing, or trial must:
(1) contact the clerk’s office to arrange for any necessary training. More information
regarding training opportunities is available on the court’s website; and
(2) file a notice of intent to use DEPS that includes the date and location of the court
proceeding not less than 7 days in advance of the proceeding.
