Judge A. Joel Richlin's rule states these limits: 2800 words; 2100 words. Motions in limine limited to 2,800 words; reply briefs limited to 2,100 words.
Judge A. Joel Richlin's rule states these limits: 1 pages. Joint statement of case limited to 1 page, due 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Judge A. Joel Richlin's formatting rule includes margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1.5 inches, right 1.5 inches. Trial schedule: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Mon-Fri, with three 15-minute breaks.
The rule requires lectern use. Counsel must use lectern for opening statements, witness examination, and summation.
The rule requires certificate of service. Parties must comply with Local Rules, FRCP, and Court procedures for discovery.
Parties may contact Judge A. Joel Richlin's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. Settlement notification required by Wednesday before trial week.
Judge A. Joel Richlin's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and proposed new dates. Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be noticed by the deadline.
Counsel must use lectern for opening statements, witness examination, and summation.
Objections must not be used for speeches, recapitulating testimony, or guiding witnesses.
Motions to add parties or amend pleadings must be noticed by the deadline.
Unserved parties will be dismissed at Final Pretrial Conference.
Discovery cut-off date established for completion of all discovery.
Parties must comply with Local Rules, FRCP, and Court procedures for discovery.
Motion deadline established; Daubert motions included, motions in limine excluded.
Lead trial counsel or pro se party must attend Final Pretrial Conference.
Strict compliance with Local Rule 16 required; non-compliance may result in sanctions.
Deadline set for completion of settlement conference or mediation.
Settlement notification required by Wednesday before trial week.
Non-compliance with settlement notification results in cost charges.
Motions in limine limited to 2,800 words; reply briefs limited to 2,100 words.
Joint statement of case limited to 1 page, due 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Joint witness list due 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference with witness names, order, and time estimates.
Proposed Findings of Fact must include citations to admitted evidence and relevant transcript excerpts.
Trial schedule: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Mon-Fri, with three 15-minute breaks.
Email Microsoft Word versions of Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to chambers.
Plaintiff must serve proposed jury instructions 14 days before Rule 16-2 meeting; defense has 7 days to object.
Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms due 5 days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Index required with jury instructions including number, title, source, and page.
Case-specific glossary due 5 court days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Electronic versions of proposed instructions required in Microsoft Word format.
When objecting, counsel must rise and state only the objection and legal ground.
Counsel must not approach clerk or witness box without permission.
Counsel and parties must rise when addressing Court or jury enters/leaves.
Counsel must address all remarks to Court, not to clerk, reporter, audience, or opposing counsel.
Counsel must not address witnesses or parties by first name alone, except young witnesses under 14.
Counsel must not offer a stipulation without conferring with