Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 1 hour, by hand delivery. Courtesy copy of sealed documents must be provided within one hour of e-filing.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery motions. Details: 3 pages, response due in 5 days. Pre-motion letter (max 3 pages) required for discovery disputes, with 7-day and 5-day filing deadlines.
Judge Richard G. Andrews' rule states these limits: 5000 words. Parties may use word count (250 words per page) as an alternative to page limits for double-spaced submissions.
Judge Richard G. Andrews' rule states these limits: 3 pages. Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 pages; 48-hour and 24-hour filing deadlines.
Judge Richard G. Andrews' formatting rule includes file format word perfect. Jury documents must be submitted in WordPerfect format.
The rule requires word count. Certification of total word count is required when using word count limit.
The rule requires caption, judge name, case number, and legal argument. Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed by specified deadline
Parties may contact Judge Richard G. Andrews' chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov. Joint Claim Construction Chart must be emailed to rga_civil@ded.uscourts.gov simultaneously with filing.
The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to clerk. Sealed papers require original and copy to Clerk; redacted version due within 7 days.
Requests should be made at least 21 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Richard G. Andrews. The request must include reason for request, original date, and proposed new dates. United States must respond to defense pretrial motions within 21 calendar days
Yes. Judge Richard G. Andrews requires bundling for covered papers. In limine requests must be included in proposed pretrial order with page limits.
Word count alternative to page limits: 250 words per page with certification required.
Parties may use word count (250 words per page) as an alternative to page limits for double-spaced submissions.
Certification of total word count is required when using word count limit.
Motions to join parties or amend pleadings must be filed by specified deadline
Daubert objections must be made by dispositive motion deadline
Courtesy copy of sealed documents must be provided within one hour of e-filing.
Sealed papers require original and copy to Clerk; redacted version due within 7 days.
Two courtesy copies of all briefs and one copy of supporting documents required.
Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 pages; 48-hour and 24-hour filing deadlines.
In limine requests must be included in proposed pretrial order with page limits.
In limine requests limited to 3 per party with 3-page argument limits.
Jury-related documents due 3 business days before final pretrial conference.
Jury documents must be submitted in WordPerfect format.
Case referred to magistrate judge for ADR exploration.
Party seeking relief in discovery dispute must file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 48 hours before hearing.
Opposing party in discovery dispute may file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 24 hours before hearing.
Courtesy copy of sealed documents must be provided to Court within 1 hour of e-filing.
Sealed papers require original and copy delivered to Clerk; redacted version filed electronically within 7 days.
Two courtesy copies required for briefs; one courtesy copy for supporting documents; applies to sealed papers.
Non-dispositive motions must contain statement required by Local Rule 7.1.1.
Joint proposed final pretrial order due by 5 p.m. on 3rd business day before final pretrial conference.
Protective orders must include required 'Other Proceedings' paragraph about limiting disclosure.
Motions in limine must not be filed separately and must be included in the proposed pretrial order instead.
Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless court permission is obtained.
In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition limited to 3 pages, and reply limited to 1 page.
Multiple parties supporting or opposing an in limine request must combine their submission into a single 3-page document (or single 1-page reply for moving parties).
Separate briefing on in limine requests is prohibited unless court permission is obtained.
Parties must file proposed voir dire, jury instructions, and special verdict forms by 5 p.m. three business days before the final pretrial conference.
Plaintiff must submit jury instructions, voir dire, and verdict forms in WordPerfect format via email to a designated address.
Jury documents must be submitted in Word format to specified email address.