Unless otherwise ordered, as used in any order of this Court or in these Local Rules, a
“discovery cut-off” is the date by which all responses to written discovery are due and by
which all depositions must be concluded.
Where the Court has set a single discovery cut-off for both fact and expert discovery, no
discovery-related motions may be filed more than 7 days after the discovery cut-off.
Where the Court has set separate deadlines for fact and expert discovery, no motions related
to fact discovery may be filed more than 7 days after the fact discovery cut-off, and no
motions related to expert discovery may be filed more than 7 days after the expert discovery
cut-off.
Discovery requests that call for responses or depositions after the applicable discovery cut-off
are not enforceable, except by order of the Court for good cause shown.
Commentary
Counsel should initiate discovery requests and notice depositions sufficiently in advance
of the cut-off date to comply with this local rule. “Discovery-related motions”
encompasses all motions relating to discovery, including motions to compel or protect
against discovery, motions regarding the duty to preserve documents, including spoliation
motions, motions to quash or enforce subpoenas, and motions for discovery sanctions.
USDC Local Civil Rules – Effective May 1, 2026 CIV-51
