(A) Filing of Motions.
(1) Every motion presented to the clerk for filing shall be accompanied by a
memorandum of law which cites supporting authority. If allegations of fact are relied
upon, supporting affidavits must be attached to the memorandum of law.
(2) Specific filing times for some motions are set forth below. All other
motions must be filed WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS after the beginning of discovery
unless the filing party has obtained prior permission of the Court to file later.
(B) Response to Motion. Any party opposing a motion shall serve the party's
response, responsive memorandum, affidavits, and any other responsive material not
later than fourteen (14) days after service of the motion, except that in cases of motion
for summary judgment the time shall be twenty-one (21) days after the service of the
motion. Failure to file a response shall indicate that there is no opposition to the
motion.
(C) Reply. A reply by the movant shall be permitted, but it is not necessary for the
movant to file a reply as a routine practice. When the movant deems it necessary to file
a reply brief, the reply must be served not later than fourteen (14) days after service of
the responsive pleading.
(D) Page and Type Limitations. Absent prior permission of the Court, briefs filed
in support of a motion or in response to a motion are limited in length to twenty-five
(25) pages. If the movant files a reply, the reply brief may not exceed fifteen (15)
pages. Refer to LR 5.1 for restrictions regarding the preparation of briefs. At the end
of the brief, counsel must certify that the brief has been prepared with one of the font
and point selections approved by the Court in LR 5.1(B) or, if type written, that the
brief does not contain more than 10 characters per inch of type.
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(E) Hearings. Motions will be decided by the Court without oral hearing, unless a
hearing is ordered by the Court.
(F) Effect of Noncompliance. The Court, in its discretion, may decline to consider
any motion or brief that fails to conform to the requirements of these rules.
