The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge André Birotte Jr.. Courtesy/chambers copies are no longer required and should not be sent.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Local Rule 7-3 requires pre-filing meet and confer conference.
Judge André Birotte Jr.'s rule states these limits: 25 pages; 15 pages. Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.
Judge André Birotte Jr.'s formatting rule includes bluebook format required and pinpoint citations required. Case citations must use Bluebook format with pinpoint citations.
The rule requires caption and table of contents. Complaints must list all causes of action on face-page in numbered list.
The rule requires notice of appearance. Lead counsel must appear for scheduling and final pretrial conferences.
Parties may contact Judge André Birotte Jr.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email AB_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Proposed orders must be emailed as Word files to chambers; PDF not acceptable.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge André Birotte Jr.. Protective orders must be submitted to Magistrate Judge and cannot allow sealing without further Court order.
Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance when this rule applies before Judge André Birotte Jr.. Opposition to ex parte applications must be filed within 48 hours (2 court days) after service.
Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge André Birotte Jr.. Cross-motions for summary judgment should use 3-brief or 4-brief approach instead of separate motions to avoid overburdening the Court.
Yes. Judge André Birotte Jr.'s rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Junior counsel encouraged to participate; notice 7 days before hearing increases likelihood of oral argument.
Case citations must use Bluebook format with pinpoint citations.
Citations must appear in the body, not footnotes.
Courtesy/chambers copies are no longer required and should not be sent.
Complaints must list all causes of action on face-page in numbered list.
Counsel may appear in person or via Zoom without notice; telephonic allowed if video not possible.
Lead counsel must appear for scheduling and final pretrial conferences.
Junior counsel encouraged to participate; notice 7 days before hearing increases likelihood of oral argument.
Proposed orders required with any motion, must follow template format and specific formatting rules.
Proposed orders must be emailed as Word files to chambers; PDF not acceptable.
Stipulations required for routine matters with good cause and proposed order; not effective until court orders.
Calendar conflicts must be reported to opposing counsel and CRD via chambers email.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.
Motion papers must use Times New Roman 14pt or Courier 12pt font.
Local Rule 7-3 requires pre-filing meet and confer conference.
Motion must include prominent statement of compliance with Local Rule 7-3.
Motion may be struck or denied for lack of compliance statement or bad faith.
Civil motions heard Fridays at 10:00 AM; Friday after Monday holiday closed.
Court may decide matters without oral argument and will notify parties in advance.
Evidence must be marked with brackets to identify cited portions.
Meet and confer required before filing motions to dismiss or strike.
Motions to amend must comply with Local Rule 15-1 and include specific requirements.
Motions for default judgment must include evidence and proposed order addressing specific requirements.
Summary judgment motions must comply with Local Rule 56.
No party may file more than one Rule 56 motion without leave of court.
Extended briefing schedule required for Rule 56 motions: motion 5 weeks before hearing, opposition 3 weeks before, reply 2 weeks before.
Default briefing schedule is minimum; parties may stipulate to extended schedule with at least 2 weeks between reply and hearing.
Cross-motions for summary judgment should use 3-brief or 4-brief approach instead of separate motions to avoid overburdening the Court.
Ex parte applications must be served by email, fax, or personal service in addition to Local Rule 5-3.
Counsel must meet and confer to determine filing order for cross-motions and stipulate to extended briefing schedule and page limits.
Court may sua sponte enter summary judgment under Rule 56(f) and expects parties to seek intervention if needed.