be filed with the court within fourteen (14) days of the service of the motion unless the court
imposes a different deadline. If no memorandum in opposition is filed within fourteen (14) days
of the date of service, the court will decide the matter on the record and such oral argument as
the movant may be permitted to offer, if any.
Any response supported by discovery material shall specify with particularity the portion
of the discovery material relied upon in support of counsel’s position, summarize the material in
support of counsel’s position, and attach relevant portions of the discovery material or
deposition. See Local Civ. Rule 5.01 (D.S.C.).
Each response to a motion to compel discovery shall include a statement explaining why
the discovery should not be had in the context of that action. Legal authorities need not be
included in the statement unless unusual legal issues are present or a privilege has been asserted.
