made in open court, on the record at a deposition, or when filed in the
proceeding. Written stipulations affecting the progress of the case must be
filed with the Court, be accompanied by a separate order as provided in L.R.
52-4.1, and be signed by counsel for each party who has appeared in the
action and is affected by the stipulation (except as otherwise required by
F.R.Civ.P. 41(a)(1)(A)). Written stipulations will not be effective until
approved by the judge, except as authorized by statute or the F.R.Civ.P.
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