(a) Motions that dispose of any claim or defense shall usually be heard and
determined by the District Judge assigned to the case. When such Judge concludes that
final adjudication of such motion will be expedited if it is referred to a Magistrate Judge
for report and recommendation, such motion may be referred to the Magistrate Judge,
whose report and recommendation shall be filed consistent with the provisions of Local
Rule 7.3(b).
(b) In those cases in which a summary judgment motion is pending, the Judicial
Officer may consider scheduling the case for oral argument.
(c) See LR 16.1(b)(5) Definition of Dispositive Motions.
Last revised 8/10/18. See Historical Notes for full revision history.
