Courtesy copies are required for motions. Details: 1 copy, delivery at least 5 court days before fsc, by hand delivery. Joint motion in limine binders must be delivered to the Court at least 5 court days before the FSC.
Judge Theresa M. Traber's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Attorneys must contact court staff to reserve a hearing date; motions heard at 10:30 a.m., ex parte at 8:30 a.m.
Judge Theresa M. Traber's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint IDC report (max 5 pages) must be filed at least 5 court days before the conference.
The rule requires local rule certificate. Parties must consult and follow the preliminary approval checklist for class action settlements.
Parties may contact Judge Theresa M. Traber's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties must immediately call the Court and post on the bulletin board if a motion will not proceed as scheduled.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Theresa M. Traber. Process: file redacted on ecf. Strict compliance with Rules 2.550 and 2.551 for sealing; proposed order must be narrowly tailored.
Judge Theresa M. Traber's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include adversary position. Agreed continuances should be requested via bulletin board or stipulation; disputed continuances may be sought by ex parte or noticed motion; request as soon as practicable.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Electronic filing is mandatory for all documents in this courtroom, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.
The rule states that filing is treated as not specified. Notice of Settlement must be filed promptly; hearing dates for approval motions are firm.
Proof of service is not required by this specific service rule. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. Parties must use an e-service provider (preferably Case Anywhere) for service; self-represented litigants are exempt but encouraged.
Yes. Judge Theresa M. Traber's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Two attorneys may participate in court proceedings; tasks and arguments may be divided.
Paper courtesy copies are not required unless extraordinary circumstances, in camera review, or law requires them.
Electronic filing is mandatory for all documents in this courtroom, with exceptions for self-represented litigants.
Parties must use an e-service provider (preferably Case Anywhere) for service; self-represented litigants are exempt but encouraged.
Two attorneys may participate in court proceedings; tasks and arguments may be divided.
Notice of Settlement must be filed promptly; hearing dates for approval motions are firm.
Parties must consult and follow the preliminary approval checklist for class action settlements.
Supplemental filings on approval motions should be filed in advance of the hearing date when possible.
Attorneys must contact court staff to reserve a hearing date; motions heard at 10:30 a.m., ex parte at 8:30 a.m.
Parties must immediately call the Court and post on the bulletin board if a motion will not proceed as scheduled.
Agreed continuances should be requested via bulletin board or stipulation; disputed continuances may be sought by ex parte or noticed motion; request as soon as practicable.
Strict compliance with Rules 2.550 and 2.551 for sealing; proposed order must be narrowly tailored.
Before filing a discovery motion, counsel must meet and confer; if unresolved, an informal discovery conference (IDC) is required before the hearing.
Joint IDC report (max 5 pages) must be filed at least 5 court days before the conference.
Ex parte applications must be e-filed and served before 10:00 a.m. the court day before the hearing; opposition must be filed and served before 8:30 a.m. on the hearing day.
All Final Status Conference documents (except motions) must be filed at least 5 court days in advance.
Motions in limine and bifurcation motions must be filed and served with proper notice and set for hearing on the FSC date.
Joint motion in limine binders must be delivered to the Court at least 5 court days before the FSC.
Proposed special jury instructions must have at least 4 inches of blank space at the top of each page.
Citation of authority and party identity must be removed from jury instructions before submission to the jury.