District of Delaware Page & Word Limits

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Letter

the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed ten pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.

the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed ten pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery dispute letters are limited to 5 pages for both moving and opposition.

The party seeking relief from the Court shall file, and deliver to chambers, a letter, not to exceed five (5) pages, in lieu of a formal motion, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than forty-eight (48) hours following receipt of the moving party's letter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Discovery dispute letter

Letters related to discovery disputes (moving and response) must not exceed 5 pages.

The party seeking relief from the Court shall file, and deliver to Chambers, a letter, not to exceed five (5) pages, in lieu of a formal motion, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than 48 hours following receipt of the moving party’s letter.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter

Letters submitted in lieu of formal motion papers for discovery/administrative matters are limited to 5 pages.

the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed five pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery dispute letters are limited to 5 pages.

the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed five pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter

Letters submitted in lieu of formal motion papers for discovery/administrative matters are limited to 5 pages.

the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed five pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests: support/opposition limited to 3 pages each, reply limited to 1 page; combined submissions limited to 3 pages (support/opposition) and 1 page (reply).

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving parties, a single one-page reply).

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition letter

Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 48 hours before the conference.

(b) By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party’s reasons for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5500 words

Attorney limit

8250 words

Attorney limit

2750 words

Word limits for claim construction briefs: opening brief 5,500 words, answering brief 8,250 words, reply brief 5,500 words, sur-reply brief 2,750 words.

The Plaintiff(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on __________. The Defendant(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on __________. The Plaintiff(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on __________. The Defendant(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

250 words

Applies to

Brief

Word-count limit of 250 words per page allowed by local rule replaces page limits; e.g., 20-page limit becomes 5,000 words.

Where page limits are specified by local rule, the parties shall use a word-count limit. For each page allowed by local rule, the parties shall use up to 250 words. For example, where the page limit specified by rule is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for a party's submission would be 5,000 (20 x 250).

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5500 words

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Plaintiff's opening brief limited to 5,500 words (not filed, served only).

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on - - - - - -.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5500 words

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 5,500 words (not filed, served only).

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10000 words

Limit

5000 words

Applies to

Case dispositive motion

Each side limited to 10,000 words for opening briefs, 10,000 for answering briefs, and 5,000 for reply briefs across all dispositive motions.

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 10,000 words for all opening briefs, a combined total of 10,000 words for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 5,000 words for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine motion

In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses to 3 pages, and replies to 1 page.

Each in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1750 words

Applies to

Concise statement

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

The concise statement in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above. The person who prepares the certification may rely on the word count of the word-processing system used to prepare the statement.

The concise statement in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above. The person who prepares the certification may rely on the word count of the word-processing system used to prepare the statement.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Opposition letters for discovery/protective order applications are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 48 hours before the conference.

By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

8250 words

Applies to

Answering brief

Defendant's answering brief in claim construction is limited to 8,250 words.

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5500 words

Applies to

Reply

Plaintiff's reply brief in claim construction is limited to 5,500 words.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10000 words

Applies to

Opening brief

Word limits for case dispositive motion briefs: 10,000 words for all opening briefs per side combined.

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 10,000 words for all opening briefs, a combined total of 10,000 words for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 5,000 words for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

12500 words

Limit

6250 words

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits of 12,500/12,500/6,250 for case dispositive and Daubert motions with 14-point font and certification requirement.

any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs. The text for each brief shall be 14-point / and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each brief must include a certification by counsel that the brief complies with the type and number limitations set forth above. The person who prepares the certification may rely on the word count of the word-processing system used to prepare the brief.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2750 words

Applies to

Sur reply

Defendant's sur-reply brief in claim construction is limited to 2,750 words.

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1750 words

Applies to

Concise statement

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

The concise statement in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above.

The concise statement in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition letter

Opposition letters must be filed within 48 hours of conference/argument and limited to 3 pages.

By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

12500 words

Attorney limit

6250 words

Applies to

Brief

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits increased to 12,500 words for opening/answering briefs and 6,250 for reply briefs in dispositive and Daubert motions, with 14-point Times New Roman font and certification requirement.

any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs. The text for each brief shall be 14-point / and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each brief must include a certification by counsel that the brief complies with the type and number limitations set forth above. The person who prepares the certification may rely on the word count of the word-processing system used to prepare the brief.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5500 words

Applies to

Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening brief in claim construction is limited to 5,500 words.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Pretrial order

In limine requests limited to 3 per party; argument limited to 3 pages for request, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. Each in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, for the moving parties, a single one-page reply). No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2750 words

Applies to

Sur reply

Defendant's sur-reply brief in claim construction is limited to 2,750 words.

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1750 words

Applies to

Concise statement

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

The concise statement in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above.

The concise statement in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition letter

Opposition letters must be filed within 48 hours of conference/argument and limited to 3 pages.

By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

12500 words

Attorney limit

6250 words

Applies to

Brief

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits increased to 12,500 words for opening/answering briefs and 6,250 for reply briefs in dispositive and Daubert motions, with 14-point Times New Roman font and certification requirement.

any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs. The text for each brief shall be 14-point / and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each brief must include a certification by counsel that the brief complies with the type and number limitations set forth above. The person who prepares the certification may rely on the word count of the word-processing system used to prepare the brief.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5500 words

Applies to

Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening brief in claim construction is limited to 5,500 words.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Pretrial order

In limine requests limited to 3 per party; argument limited to 3 pages for request, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. Each in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, for the moving parties, a single one-page reply). No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Deadline

48 hours

Applies to

Opposition letter

Opposing party may file 3-page letter within 48 hours before conference.

By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Pre motion letter

Seeking party must file 3-page letter outlining dispute and position.

the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and the party's position on those issues.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

12500 words

Attorney limit

6250 words

Applies to

Case dispositive motion

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits increase to 12,500/12,500/6,250 when Daubert motions are filed

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10000 words

Attorney limit

5000 words

Applies to

Case dispositive motion

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions (10,000/10,000/5,000 words, increased to 12,500/12,500/6,250 if Daubert motions are filed)

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired, provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 10,000 words for all opening briefs, a combined total of 10,000 words for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 5,000 words for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed. In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1750 words

Applies to

Concise statement

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Concise statements for summary judgment motions limited to 1,750 words, 14-point Times New Roman, with certification.

support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above. The person who prepares the certification may rely on the word count of the word-processing system used to prepare the statement.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Party seeking relief on discovery disputes must file a letter not exceeding 3 pages.

conference/argument, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and the party's position on those issues.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10000 words

Limit

5000 words

Applies to

Brief

Word limits for case dispositive motions: 10,000 words for opening and answering briefs, 5,000 words for reply briefs, per side combined across all motions.

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired, provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 10,000 words for all opening briefs, a combined total of 10,000 words for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 5,000 words for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1750 words

Applies to

Concise statement

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above.

support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition to 3 pages, and reply to 1 page.

Each in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5500 words

Limit

8250 words

Limit

2750 words

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits for claim construction briefs: Plaintiff opening/reply 5,500 words, Defendant answering 8,250 words, Defendant sur-reply 2,750 words; 14-point Times New Roman required.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _. The text for each brief shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5500 words

Limit

8250 words

Limit

2750 words

Word limits for claim construction briefs: plaintiff opening/reply 5,500 words; defendant answering 8,250 words; defendant sur-reply 2,750 words.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses to 3 pages, and replies to 1 page

Each in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

12500 words

Limit

6250 words

Applies to

Brief

When Daubert motion is filed with case dispositive motion, word limits increase to 12,500 for opening/answering briefs and 6,250 for reply briefs.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

7500 words

Defendant's answering claim construction brief limited to 7,500 words.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief not to exceed 7,500 words

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

Each side limited to 3 in limine requests.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Reply letter

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2500 words

Applies to

Sur reply brief

Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 2,500 words (served but not filed)

Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on .

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

7500 words

Applies to

Answering brief

Defendant's answering brief limited to 7,500 words (served but not filed)

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief not to exceed 7,500 words, on .

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5000 words

Applies to

Reply brief

Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 5,000 words (served but not filed)

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on .

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5000 words

Applies to

Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening brief limited to 5,000 words (served but not filed)

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on .

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine reply

In limine reply limited to 1 page.

maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument.

Each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages, and the moving party may file a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages, and the moving party may file a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Motions to amend require 3-page letter instead of opening brief, with proposed amended pleading and blackline comparison.

Any motion to amend (including a motion for leave to amend) a pleading shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a "blackline" comparison to the prior pleading.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter

Opposition to motion to amend limited to 5-page responsive letter, due within 7 days.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Opposing party in discovery dispute limited to 3-page response letter.

application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Letter

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2500 words

Applies to

Sur reply

Defendant's sur-reply claim construction brief limited to 2,500 words.

Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5000 words

Applies to

Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening claim construction brief limited to 5,000 words.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,000 words

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5000 words

Applies to

Reply

Plaintiff's reply claim construction brief limited to 5,000 words.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Opposition letter

Opposition to motions to strike must be filed within 7 days as a 5-page letter.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Party seeking discovery relief limited to 3-page letter.

On a date to be set by separate order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. On a date to be set by separate order, but generally

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 per side, with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.

Motions in limine shall not be separately filed. All in limine requests and responses thereto shall be set forth in the proposed pretrial order. Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Opposition letter

Opposition to motions to strike must be filed within 7 days as a 5-page letter.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

Applies to

Case dispositive motion

Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs.

opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5000 words

Limit

7500 words

Limit

2500 words

Word limits for claim construction briefs: opening/reply 5,000 words, answering 7,500 words, sur-reply 2,500 words.

opening brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on . Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief not to exceed 7,500 words, on . Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on . Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on .

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Reply letter

Reply letter to motion to amend limited to 2 pages.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion to amend letter

Motion to amend letter limited to 3 pages.

Any motion to amend... shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Party seeking discovery relief limited to 3-page letter.

On a date to be set by separate order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. On a date to be set by separate order, but generally

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Discovery dispute letter

Moving party's discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Concise statement of facts

Summary judgment motions must include a concise statement of facts limited to 6 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment must be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment opposing statement

Opposing party's separate concise statement of additional facts is limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment reply

Moving party's reply response to opposing party's concise statement is limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion in limine

In limine request argument limited to 3 pages, opposition 3 pages, reply 1 page; combined submissions if multiple parties.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply).

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

6 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment response

Opposing party's response to moving party's concise statement is limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery dispute letters are limited to 3 pages for both the initial request and the opposition.

with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. ... any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party’s reasons for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

30 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening 20, answering 30, reply 20, sur-reply 10.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________, 20___. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on __________, 20___. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________, 20___. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on __________, 20___.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

Each side limited to 40 pages for all opening briefs, 40 pages for all answering briefs, and 20 pages for all reply briefs on case dispositive motions (without Daubert).

each side will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

50 pages

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

If Daubert motions are also filed, each side limited to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs on case dispositive and Daubert motions.

the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each side.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

250 pages

Applies to

Brief

Total briefing pages for both sides combined on case dispositive and Daubert motions must not exceed 250 pages.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Reply to concise statement

Moving party's reply to opposing party's concise statement is limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine combined

When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, combined submission limited to 3 pages; combined reply limited to 1 page.

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Post trial motion brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages (opening), 20 pages (answering), and 10 pages (reply) for non-ANDA cases.

[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Response to concise statement

Opposing party's response to concise statement is limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Additional concise statement

Opposing party's additional concise statement of facts is limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

6 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment response

Opposing party's response to moving party's concise statement is limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Response to concise statement

Opposing party's response to concise statement is limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Additional concise statement

Opposing party's additional concise statement of facts is limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine request

In limine support limited to 3 pages, opposition to 3 pages, reply to 1 page.

Each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion in limine

When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, they must combine into a single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply for moving party).

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one-page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Concise statement

Moving party's concise statement of facts for summary judgment is limited to 6 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment

Summary judgment concise statement page limits: moving party statement max 6 pages, opposition response max 6 pages, opposing party additional statement max 4 pages, moving party reply response max 4 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which details each material fact which the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

50 pages

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

If Daubert motions also filed, per side page limits increase to 50/50/25.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

250 pages

Applies to

Brief

Total briefing pages for both sides combined must not exceed 250 pages for case dispositive and Daubert motions.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests: support limited to 3 pages, opposition to 3 pages, reply to 1 page.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Post trial motion brief

Post-trial motions: opening briefs limited to 20 pages, answering briefs to 20 pages, reply briefs to 10 pages per side.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

Per side page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply.

each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

30 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefs are limited to 20 pages (opening), 30 pages (answering), 20 pages (reply), and 10 pages (sur-reply).

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

250 words

Word count limit of 250 words per page when page limits are specified.

Where page limits are specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250). To the extent that a word count is used, a certification as to the total number of words must be attached as part of the submission.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

250 words

When a page limit is set by order or rule, parties may use a word-count alternative calculated at 250 words per page.

Where page limits are specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

250 words

When a page limit is set by order or rule, parties may use a word-count alternative calculated at 250 words per page.

Where page limits are specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

30 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefs are limited to 20 pages (opening), 30 pages (answering), 20 pages (reply), and 10 pages (sur-reply).

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5000 words

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Parties may use word count (250 words per page) as an alternative to page limits for double-spaced submissions.

For all double-spaced submissions where there are page limits specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250).

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 pages; 48-hour and 24-hour filing deadlines.

by no later than forty- eight hours prior to the hearing, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. By no later than twenty-four hours prior to the hearing, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party’s reasons for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 per party with 3-page argument limits.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Opposing party in discovery dispute may file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 24 hours before hearing.

By no later than twenty-four hours prior to the hearing, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Party seeking relief in discovery dispute must file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 48 hours before hearing.

Unless otherwise ordered, by no later than forty- eight hours prior to the hearing, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition limited to 3 pages, and reply limited to 1 page.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5000 words

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Parties may use word count (250 words per page) as an alternative to page limits for double-spaced submissions.

For all double-spaced submissions where there are page limits specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250).

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition limited to 3 pages, and reply limited to 1 page.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

Page limits for Daubert and dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening/answering, 20 pages for reply.

Absent an order of the Court upon a showing of good cause, each side is limited to one forty-page opening brief, one forty- page answering brief, and one twenty-page reply brief for all of its Daubert and case dispositive motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

7500 words

Applies to

Opening brief

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 7,500 words, on ________.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 7,500 words, on ________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5000 words

Applies to

Reply brief

Plaintiff's reply brief (max 5,000 words) must be served but not filed.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on ________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2500 words

Applies to

Sur reply brief

Defendant's sur-reply brief (max 2,500 words) must be served but not filed.

Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on ________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine motion

Each party limited to 3 in limine requests with strict page limits for arguments and replies.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one page reply). No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery dispute letters seeking relief are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 7 business days before the conference.

By no later than seven business days prior to the conference/argument, any party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 5 business days before the conference.

By no later than five business days prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

In limine requests limited to 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

Applies to

Brief

Page limits for Daubert and case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening and answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs.

Absent an order of the Court upon a showing of good cause, each side is limited to one forty-page opening brief, one forty- page answering brief, and one twenty-page reply brief for all of its Daubert and case dispositive motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

Multiple parties supporting or opposing an in limine request must combine into single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply for moving party).

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one page reply).

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion in limine

In limine requests: support and opposition limited to 3 pages each, reply limited to 1 page. If multiple parties support or oppose, they must combine into a single 3-page submission (and single 1-page reply).

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Reply letter

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Reply letter

Moving party may file reply letter (max 2 single-spaced pages) within 3 days, and parties may request teleconference.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to stay.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

30 pages

Applies to

Claim construction answering brief

Defendant must serve (not file) answering brief on claim construction (max 30 pages) by specified date.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering claim construction brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Claim construction reply brief

Plaintiff must serve (not file) reply brief on claim construction (max 20 pages) by specified date.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Claim construction opening brief

Plaintiff must serve (not file) opening brief on claim construction (max 20 pages) by specified date.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on claim construction on or before ____________, 202_.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Claim construction sur reply brief

Defendant must serve (not file) sur-reply brief on claim construction (max 10 pages) by specified date.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply to summary judgment requires response to opposition concise statement (max 4 pages).

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by- paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Opposition concise statement

Opposition may include additional concise statement (max 4 pages) of disputed material facts.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Post trial brief

Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply) per side.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

250 pages

Total briefing limit: 250 pages combined for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related cases.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

Applies to

Case dispositive motion

Combined page limit of 40 pages per side for all opening briefs and 40 pages for all answering briefs on case dispositive motions.

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Reply to motion to stay opposition limited to 2 single-spaced pages, filed within 3 days.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to stay.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Motions to amend must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.

Any motion to amend a pleading shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a "blackline" comparison to the prior pleading.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Motions to stay must use a letter (max 3 single-spaced pages) instead of an opening brief.

Any motion to stay shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Opposition to motion to amend must be a responsive letter not exceeding 5 single-spaced pages, filed within 7 days.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

30 pages

Defendant's answering claim construction brief limited to 30 pages.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering claim construction brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening claim construction brief limited to 20 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on claim construction on or before ____________, 202_.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Sur reply

Defendant's sur-reply claim construction brief limited to 10 pages.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Reply

Plaintiff's reply claim construction brief limited to 20 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposing party may include their own concise statement of facts limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Brief

Moving party's concise statement for summary judgment limited to 6 pages.

judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case)

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Reply

Spacing

Single

Reply in support of in limine requests is limited to 1 single-spaced page.

the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional single-spaced page in reply in support of its request

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Reply

Moving party's reply response to opposing party's concise statement limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Opposition letter

Opposition letters for motions to amend must be filed within 7 days and limited to 5 single-spaced pages.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

50 pages

Applies to

Case dispositive motion

When Daubert motion filed with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50 pages for opening briefs, 50 pages for answering briefs, and 25 pages for reply briefs per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Responsive letter brief to contest early motion leave request is limited to 4 single-spaced pages with no reply briefs permitted.

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief. No reply briefs shall be filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Post trial opening brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages for opening/answering and 10 pages for reply.

[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Tutorial comment

Parties may file comments on opposing tutorial (max 5 pages) within 7 days after Joint Claim Construction Brief.

Each party may comment, in writing (in no more than 5 pages) on the opposing party’s tutorial. Any such comment shall be filed no later than seven days after the Joint Claim Construction Brief is due.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Opposition brief

Opposition to summary judgment requires response to concise statement (max 6 pages) with paragraph-by-paragraph admissions/disputes.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Failure to respond to a fact presented in the moving party’s concise statement of facts shall indicate that fact is not in dispute for purposes of summary judgment.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Letter brief seeking leave to file early case dispositive motion is limited to 4 single-spaced pages.

A party seeking leave to file a case dispositive motion prior to ten (10) days before the deadline set forth above shall do so by filing a motion and an accompanying letter brief with the Court of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, explaining the reasons why an earlier-filed motion should be permitted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposing party's response to concise statement limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six pages

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Motions to strike must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.

Any motion to strike any pleading or other document or testimony shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Spacing

Single

Opposition to in limine requests is limited to 3 single-spaced pages.

may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

Spacing

Single

Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with specific page limits for arguments

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional single-spaced page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3)-page single-spaced submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1)-page single-spaced reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Concise statement

Summary judgment motions require concise statement (max 6 pages) of material facts with record citations.

judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Reply letter

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion

Spacing

Single

In limine requests are limited to 3 single-spaced pages of supporting argument.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Pretrial order

In limine requests/responses limited to 3 pages each, with 1 page allowed for reply.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, they must combine into a single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply if moving party).

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

Motions in limine are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition is limited to 3 pages, and reply is limited to 1 page.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

6 pages

Attorney limit

4 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment concise statement

Summary judgment concise statements have page limits: 6 pages for response to moving party's statement, 4 pages for opposing party's own statement, and 4 pages for moving party's reply response.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. ... The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. ... The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Reply letter

Spacing

Single

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Opposition letter

Spacing

Single

Opposition to a motion to amend must be filed within 7 days and is limited to 5 single-spaced pages.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion to amend letter

Spacing

Single

Motions to amend must be accompanied by a letter (max 3 pages, single-spaced) with proposed amended pleading and blackline, not an opening brief.

Any motion to amend a pleading shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a "blackline" comparison to the prior pleading.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion to strike letter

Spacing

Single

Motion to strike must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief, and must attach the document to be stricken.

Any motion to strike any pleading or other document or testimony shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Reply letter

Spacing

Single

Reply to motion to strike may be filed within 3 days and not exceed 2 single-spaced pages; parties may also request a teleconference by the same date.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion to stay letter

Spacing

Single

Motion to stay must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.

Any motion to stay shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Reply letter

Spacing

Single

Reply to motion to stay may be filed within 3 days and not exceed 2 single-spaced pages; parties may also request a teleconference by the same date.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to stay.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Leave motion letter brief

Spacing

Single

Motion for leave to file early summary judgment must include a letter brief not exceeding 4 single-spaced pages.

A party seeking leave to file a case dispositive motion prior to ten (10) days before the deadline set forth above shall do so by filing a motion and an accompanying letter brief with the Court of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, explaining the reasons why an earlier-filed motion should be permitted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion in limine

Spacing

Single

In limine requests are limited to 3 single-spaced pages for support, 3 single-spaced pages for opposition, and 1 single-spaced page for reply.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional single-spaced page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Leave opposition letter brief

Spacing

Single

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Concise statement

Summary judgment motion must include a concise statement not exceeding 6 pages detailing essential material facts.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

50 pages

Applies to

Case dispositive motion

When Daubert motion filed with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50 pages for opening briefs, 50 pages for answering briefs, and 25 pages for reply briefs per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Responsive letter brief to contest early motion leave request is limited to 4 single-spaced pages with no reply briefs permitted.

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief. No reply briefs shall be filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Post trial opening brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages for opening/answering and 10 pages for reply.

[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Tutorial comment

Parties may file comments on opposing tutorial (max 5 pages) within 7 days after Joint Claim Construction Brief.

Each party may comment, in writing (in no more than 5 pages) on the opposing party’s tutorial. Any such comment shall be filed no later than seven days after the Joint Claim Construction Brief is due.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Opposition brief

Opposition to summary judgment requires response to concise statement (max 6 pages) with paragraph-by-paragraph admissions/disputes.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Failure to respond to a fact presented in the moving party’s concise statement of facts shall indicate that fact is not in dispute for purposes of summary judgment.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Letter brief seeking leave to file early case dispositive motion is limited to 4 single-spaced pages.

A party seeking leave to file a case dispositive motion prior to ten (10) days before the deadline set forth above shall do so by filing a motion and an accompanying letter brief with the Court of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, explaining the reasons why an earlier-filed motion should be permitted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Leave opposition letter brief

Spacing

Single

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Concise statement

Summary judgment motion must include a concise statement not exceeding 6 pages detailing essential material facts.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

Motions in limine are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition is limited to 3 pages, and reply is limited to 1 page.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposing party's response to concise statement limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six pages

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Motions to strike must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.

Any motion to strike any pleading or other document or testimony shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Spacing

Single

Opposition to in limine requests is limited to 3 single-spaced pages.

may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

Spacing

Single

Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with specific page limits for arguments

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional single-spaced page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3)-page single-spaced submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1)-page single-spaced reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Concise statement

Summary judgment motions require concise statement (max 6 pages) of material facts with record citations.

judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Reply letter

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion

Spacing

Single

In limine requests are limited to 3 single-spaced pages of supporting argument.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument

CRITICAL

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposition to summary judgment must include a response to the concise statement, limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party's concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Limit

30 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefs have specific page limits and must be served but not filed.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

CRITICAL

Limit

40 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening briefs, 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs per side.

permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired, but each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Limit

30 pages

Limit

10 pages

Page limits for claim construction briefs: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

CRITICAL

Limit

80 pages

Applies to

Joint claim construction brief

No later than [DATE], the parties shall file a joint claim construction brief. The parties shall copy and paste their unfiled briefs into one brief, with their positions on each claim term in sequential order, in substantially the form below. If the joint brief as submitted is more than 80 pages, the parties must certify that the page limits in the Scheduling Order have not been violated and provide a brief explanation (e.g., formatting issues, listing of agreed-upon terms, etc.) as to why the brief is longer than 80 pages.

No later than [DATE], the parties shall file a joint claim construction brief. The parties shall copy and paste their unfiled briefs into one brief, with their positions on each claim term in sequential order, in substantially the form below. If the joint brief as submitted is more than 80 pages, the parties must certify that the page limits in the Scheduling Order have not been violated and provide a brief explanation (e.g., formatting issues, listing of agreed-upon terms, etc.) as to why the brief is longer than 80 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Concise statement

Opposing party may include their own concise statement of disputed facts, limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Discovery conference letter

File 3-page letter 72 hours before discovery conference.

After reviewing the motion, the Court will issue an order setting a discovery conference and outlining the specific dispute procedure to be used. On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

250 pages

Applies to

Brief

Total combined briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across all related cases.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument for support, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICAL

Limit

50 pages

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

When filing Daubert motions with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50 pages for opening/answering briefs and 25 pages for reply briefs per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for each SIDE for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Post trial motion brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).

to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, regardless of the number of motions filed.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition letter

Font

12 pt

Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, filed at least 48 hours before conference.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.

CRITICAL

Limit

40 pages

Applies to

Brief

Case dispositive motion briefs limited to 40/40/20 pages per side, increased to 50/50/25 if Daubert motion also filed.

each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed. In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for each SIDE for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, due 72 hours before conference.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Font

12 pt

Opposition letters in discovery disputes limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, due 48 hours before conference.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party's reason for its opposition.

CRITICAL

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply papers must include a response to the opposing party's concise statement, limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICAL

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Concise statement

Summary judgment motions must include a concise statement of material facts, limited to 6 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment must be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and for which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.

CRITICAL

Limit

50 pages

Applies to

Brief

When Daubert motion filed with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50/50/25 per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for each SIDE for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Limit

10 pages

Post-trial motion briefs are limited to 20 pages for opening/answering briefs and 10 pages for reply briefs per side.

to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, regardless of the number of motions filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

In limine requests limited to 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.

the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

30 pages

Limit

10 pages

Claim construction briefing limits: opening/reply 20 pages, answering 30 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

80 pages

Applies to

Joint claim construction brief

Joint claim construction brief must not exceed 80 pages without certification.

No later than [DATE], the parties shall file a joint claim construction brief. The parties shall copy and paste their unfiled briefs into one brief, with their positions on each claim term in sequential order, in substantially the form below. If the joint brief as submitted is more than 80 pages, the parties must certify that the page limits in the Scheduling Order have not been violated and provide a brief explanation (e.g., formatting issues, listing of agreed-upon terms, etc.) as to why the brief is longer than 80 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine opposition

Opposition to in limine requests limited to 3 pages.

the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition letter

Font

12 pt

Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.

any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages and must outline disputed issues and party's position.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining the issues in dispute and that party's position on those issues. This submission shall include as exhibits (1) a proposed order that identifies with specificity the relief sought on an issue-

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.

any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party's reason for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion in limine

In limine argument: 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Concise statement of facts

Concise statement of facts for summary judgment is limited to 6 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement of facts, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion in limine

Multiple parties supporting/opposing an in limine request must combine into a single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply).

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one-page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

30 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages. Briefs are served but not filed until the joint brief is filed.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ________, 202_. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on ________, 202_. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ________, 202_. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on ________, 202_.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Post trial motion brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by the side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages and must use 12-point font.

less than forty-eight hours prior to the conference (excluding weekends and holidays), any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Statement of facts

Opposing party's statement of facts limited to 4 pages.

party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4 pages

Applies to

Reply statement of facts

Moving party's reply statement of facts limited to 4 pages and must respond paragraph-by-paragraph.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Response to concise statement

Response to concise statement is limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

50 pages

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Case dispositive plus Daubert motions: 50 pages opening, 50 pages answering, 25 pages reply per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each side.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

Case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply per side.

each side will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Mediation statement

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Mediation statements are limited to 15-20 pages.

The mediation statements may be in memorandum or letter form. They must be double-spaced, single-sided, in no less than a 12-point font, and no longer than fifteen (15) / twenty (20) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter moving

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Moving party's discovery teleconference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12 point font, filed at least 72 hours before conference.

Not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, the party seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point f ont, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues, including proposed solutions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter opposing

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Opposing party's discovery teleconference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12 point font, filed at least 48 hours before conference.

Not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point f ont, outlining that party’s reason for its opposition and any proposed solutions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion in limine

In limine requests limited to 3 pages for support and opposition, and 1 page for reply.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

30 pages

Applies to

Answering brief

Defendant's answering brief limited to 30 pages.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages on ___________, 20__.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses limited to 3 pages, and replies limited to 1 page.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine response

In limine request responses limited to 3 pages of argument.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Opposing party's discovery conference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.

Not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining that party's reason for its opposition and any proposed solutions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

30 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefing has specific page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages on ___________, 20__. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages on ___________, 20__. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ___________,20__. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on ___________, 20__.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Post trial brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages opening, 20 pages answering, and 10 pages reply regardless of number of motions.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of twenty (20) pages of opening briefs, twenty (20) pages of answering briefs, and ten (10) pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by one side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Sur reply brief

Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 10 pages.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on ___________, 20__.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 20 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ___________,20__.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

30 pages

Limit

15 pages

Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motion briefs: 30 pages for opening and answering briefs, 15 pages for reply briefs, aggregated per side regardless of number of motions.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of thirty (30) pages of opening briefs, thirty (30) pages of answering briefs, and fifteen (15) pages of reply briefs relating to any case dispositive and Daubert motions filed by a side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Post trial motion

Post-trial motions limited to 20 pages for opening and answering briefs, 10 pages for reply briefs.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of twenty (20) pages of opening briefs, twenty (20) pages of answering briefs, and ten (10) pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by one side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Discovery conference letters are limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font minimum.

Not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, the party seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues, including proposed solutions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

30 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions: 30 pages opening, 30 pages answering, 15 pages reply.

Page limits. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of thirty (30) pages of opening briefs, thirty (30) pages of answering briefs, and fifteen (15) pages of reply briefs relating to any case dispositive and Daubert motions filed by a side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine reply

In limine request replies limited to 1 page.

the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 per party with strict page limits: 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply; multiple parties must combine submissions.

Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Sur reply brief

Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 10 pages.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on ___________, 20__.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Mediation statement

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Mediation statements are limited to 15-20 pages.

The mediation statements may be in memorandum or letter form. They must be double-spaced, single-sided, in no less than a 12-point font, and no longer than fifteen (15) / twenty (20) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 20 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ___________,20__.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

30 pages

Limit

15 pages

Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motion briefs: 30 pages for opening and answering briefs, 15 pages for reply briefs, aggregated per side regardless of number of motions.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of thirty (30) pages of opening briefs, thirty (30) pages of answering briefs, and fifteen (15) pages of reply briefs relating to any case dispositive and Daubert motions filed by a side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Post trial motion

Post-trial motions limited to 20 pages for opening and answering briefs, 10 pages for reply briefs.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of twenty (20) pages of opening briefs, twenty (20) pages of answering briefs, and ten (10) pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by one side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Discovery conference letters are limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font minimum.

Not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, the party seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues, including proposed solutions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion in limine

In limine requests limited to 3 pages for support and opposition, and 1 page for reply.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

30 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions: 30 pages opening, 30 pages answering, 15 pages reply.

Page limits. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of thirty (30) pages of opening briefs, thirty (30) pages of answering briefs, and fifteen (15) pages of reply briefs relating to any case dispositive and Daubert motions filed by a side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine reply

In limine request replies limited to 1 page.

the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 per party with strict page limits: 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply; multiple parties must combine submissions.

Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Mediation statement

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Mediation statements must be double-spaced, in at least 12-point font, and no longer than 15 pages.

double-spaced, in no less than a 12-point font, and be no longer than fifteen (15) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

50 pages

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Case dispositive motion

Daubert motions increase combined page limits to 50 pages opening, 50 pages answering, 25 pages reply per side

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Case dispositive motion

Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply per side

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Post trial motion

Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Opposing party may file a letter (max 4 pages, 12-point font) at least 48 hours before the discovery conference.

On the date set by the Court, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party's reason for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening brief in claim construction is limited to 20 pages.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

30 pages

Defendant's answering brief in claim construction is limited to 30 pages.

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on ____________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Statement of facts

Summary judgment motions require a separate concise statement of facts not exceeding 6 pages, with numbered paragraphs and citation support.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Reply

Moving party's reply must include response to opposing party's concise statement, limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

Limit

20 pages

Combined page limits per side for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply.

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages for opening/answering and 10 pages for reply.

[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion

In limine request arguments are limited to 3 pages.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Reply

Reply to in limine opposition is limited to 1 page.

the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposing parties must respond to concise statement of facts within 6 pages, addressing each paragraph and providing citations for disputed facts.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party's concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Party seeking relief must file a letter (max 4 pages, 12-point font) at least 72 hours before the discovery conference.

On the date set by the Court, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposition to in limine requests is limited to 3 pages.

may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

In limine requests limited to 3 pages, responses to 3 pages, replies to 1 page

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

50 pages

Limit

25 pages

When Daubert motions accompany case dispositive motions, combined page limits increase to 50/50/25 per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

In limine request

In limine requests: support/opposition limited to 3 pages each, reply limited to 1 page; combined submissions required when multiple parties.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Letters seeking or opposing relief are limited to 4 pages and must use at least 12-point font.

the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. ... any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4 pages

Applies to

Response letter brief

Responsive letter briefs to early filing requests are limited to 4 pages.

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

In limine support and opposition each limited to 3 pages.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Mediation statement

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Mediation statements must be double-spaced, at least 12-point font, and no longer than 20 pages.

The mediation statements may be in memorandum or letter form. They must be double-spaced, in no less than a 12-point font, and be no longer than twenty (20) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery dispute letter submissions are limited to 4 pages.

Discovery dispute letter submissions shall not exceed four (4) pages, and all printed matter, including footnotes, must appear in at least 12-point font.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

200 pages

Applies to

Exhibits

Exhibits to discovery dispute letters are limited to 200 pages total, unless the court grants leave for more.

Exhibits to discovery dispute letter submissions are limited to a total of no more than 200 pages, absent leave of court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Pretrial order

In limine requests limited to 3 pages argument, opposition 3 pages, reply 1 page; must cite authorities.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposing parties must respond to concise statement of facts within 6 pages, addressing each paragraph and providing citations for disputed facts.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party's concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Party seeking relief must file a letter (max 4 pages, 12-point font) at least 72 hours before the discovery conference.

On the date set by the Court, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposition to in limine requests is limited to 3 pages.

may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter

Font

12 pt

Opposing party discovery dispute letters limited to 4 pages with minimum 12-point font.

On the date set by the Court, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party's reason for its opposition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

In limine requests limited to 3 pages, responses to 3 pages, replies to 1 page

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

50 pages

Limit

25 pages

When Daubert motions accompany case dispositive motions, combined page limits increase to 50/50/25 per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Mediation statement

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Mediation statements must be double-spaced, in at least 12-point font, and no longer than 15 pages.

double-spaced, in no less than a 12-point font, and be no longer than fifteen (15) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

4 pages

Applies to

Response letter brief

Responsive letter briefs to early filing requests are limited to 4 pages.

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

In limine support and opposition each limited to 3 pages.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5 pages

Attorney limit

1750 words

Applies to

Discovery motion

Discovery motion briefs are limited to five pages or 1,750 words, excluding exhibits.

with Local Civil Rule 26.1(b), with a form order and short brief, not to exceed five pages or 1,750 words (not including exhibits), describing the dispute.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

8750 words

Attorney limit

10 pages

Attorney limit

3500 words

Opening briefs in support of and in opposition to a motion shall not exceed 25 pages, unless counsel includes a certification that the brief contains no more than 8,750 words. Replies shall not exceed 10 pages or 3,500 words, and sur-replies shall not exceed seven pages or 2,450 words.

Opening briefs in support of and in opposition to a motion shall not exceed 25 pages, unless counsel includes a certification that the brief contains no more than 8,750 words. Replies shall not exceed 10 pages or 3,500 words, and sur-replies shall not exceed seven pages or 2,450 words.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Discovery response

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Responses to discovery motions are limited to 7 pages, double-spaced 12-point font, and due within 3 days absent a court order.

Absent an Order, a response may be filed within three days, also limited to seven pages, double-spaced twelve-point font.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Motions are limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.

The motion is limited to five pages of double-spaced twelve-point font and is analogous to a Summary of Argument which also details the requested relief.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Memoranda in support or opposition to Rule 56 motions are limited to 25 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.

Memoranda in support of, or opposing, a Rule 56 motion is limited to twenty-five pages, double-spaced, twelve-point font attached to the Motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Spacing

Single

Response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 single-spaced pages.

Within seven days after receipt of this letter, all adversaries must submit a written response, not to exceed three single-spaced pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Letter

Within three days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

Within three days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter

Responsive letter opposing motion to amend must not exceed 5 pages.

Within seven days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Letter accompanying motion to strike must not exceed 3 pages.

Any motion to strike any pleading or other document shall not be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter , not to exceed three pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Opposing party may file letter (max 3 pages) 48 hours before discovery conference.

By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Written comments on opposing party's technology tutorial limited to 5 pages.

Each party may comment, in writing (in no more than 5 pages) on the opposing party's tutorial.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Written comments on opposing party's technology tutorial limited to 5 pages.

Each party may comment, in writing (in no more than 5 pages) on the opposing party's tutorial.

WARNING

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Exhibits

If a party is attaching an exhibit to its letter brief, and the exhibit is large (i.e., more than 20 pages), the party should simply include the cover page/first page of the exhibit and then only those other portions of the exhibit that are relevant to the discovery dispute.

If a party is attaching an exhibit to its letter brief, and the exhibit is large (i.e., more than 20 pages), the party should simply include the cover page/first page of the exhibit and then only those other portions of the exhibit that are relevant to the discovery dispute.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Motion

Multiple parties supporting/opposing in limine requests must combine into single submission.

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply).

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion

Each side is limited to 3 motions in limine requests unless court permits more.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each side limited to three in limine requests.

Each side shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

250 pages

Applies to

Brief

Total briefing on all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related consolidated cases must not exceed 250 pages.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 +50 + 25 regarding one side's motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side's motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

INFOCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Discovery dispute opposition letter

Opposing party's discovery dispute opposition letter is limited to 3 pages.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font

INFO

Attorney limit

250 words

Applies to

General

Spacing

Double

Word count alternative to page limits: 250 words per page with certification required.

For all double-spaced submissions where there are page limits specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250). To the extent that a word count is used, a certification as to the total number of words must be attached as part of the submission.

INFO

Attorney limit

250 words

Applies to

General

Spacing

Double

Word count alternative to page limits: 250 words per page with certification required.

For all double-spaced submissions where there are page limits specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250). To the extent that a word count is used, a certification as to the total number of words must be attached as part of the submission.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

7500 words

Limit

5000 words

Limit

2500 words

Claim construction briefs have word limits: opening brief 7,500 words, reply brief 5,000 words, sur-reply brief 2,500 words.

Claim Construction Briefing4. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 7,500 words, on ________. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on ________. Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on ________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

40 pages

Combined page limits: 40 pages per side for case dispositive motions, increased to 50/50/25 with Daubert motions.

Page limits combined with Daubert motion page limits. Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 the number of case dispositive motions that are filed. In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

In limine requests limited to 3 per side; 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission. No reply shall be submitted on in limine requests unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

In limine request

Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine requests shall be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply

Plaintiff's reply brief in claim construction is limited to 10 pages.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on __________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Plaintiff limit

20 pages

Defendant limit

30 pages

Plaintiff limit

10 pages

Claim construction briefing limits: Plaintiff opening 20 pages, Defendant answering 30 pages, Plaintiff reply 10 pages.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on ____________. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on __________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Plaintiff limit

20 pages

Defendant limit

30 pages

Plaintiff limit

10 pages

Claim construction briefing limits: Plaintiff opening 20 pages, Defendant answering 30 pages, Plaintiff reply 10 pages.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on ____________. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on __________.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

In limine motion

Each party limited to 3 in limine requests unless court permits more.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 2,750 words (not filed, served only).

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _.

CRITICALCivil cases

Defendant's answering brief limited to 8,250 words (not filed, served only).

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

In limine motion

Each party limited to 3 in limine requests unless court permits more.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 2,750 words (not filed, served only).

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _.

CRITICALCivil cases

Defendant's answering brief limited to 8,250 words (not filed, served only).

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless court permission is obtained.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Claim construction argument

Claim construction argument limited to 3 hours with no testimony unless court approves via joint letter.

Absent prior approval of the Court (which, if it is sought, must be done so by joint letter submission no later than the date on which answering claim construction briefs are due), the parties shall not present testimony at the argument, and the argument shall not exceed a total of three hours.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless the Court permits more.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Pretrial order

Each side limited to 3 motions in limine unless Court permits more.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

The proposed Findings of Fact shall be limited to a maximum of_ pages.

The proposed Findings of Fact shall be limited to a maximum of_ pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each side is limited to 3 motions in limine unless the Court permits more.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each side is limited to 3 motions in limine unless the Court permits more.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Initial disclosure

Initial disclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) must be made within 5 days of order entry.

Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the parties shall make their initial disclosures pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(l) within five (5) days of the date this Order is entered by the Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Deposition

Each side limited to ___ hours of deposition testimony.

Each side is limited to a total of ___ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Daubert motion

Daubert motion briefing subject to case dispositive motion page limits.

Briefing on such motions is subject to the page limits set out in connection with briefing of case dispositive motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Daubert motions subject to dispositive motion page limits

Briefing on such motions is subject to the page limits set out in connection with briefing of case dispositive motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party limited to 3 in limine requests

Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fact witness depositions limited to 20 hours per side, within one month of rebuttal witness list

The parties shall have the right to depose any such fact witnesses who have not previously been deposed in this case. Such deposition shall be held within one (1) month after service of the list of rebuttal fact witnesses and shall be limited to twenty (20) hours per side in the aggregate unless extended by agreement of the parties or upon order of the court upon good cause shown.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint pleading

Joint pleadings are subject to the same page limits as individual parties.

The applicable page limits for individual parties shall apply for joint pleadings absent leave of Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for reconsideration

Reconsideration motions of discovery orders must comply with discovery motion page limits in Section II.C.1.

Any motion for reconsideration of a discovery order must itself comply with the page limits in Section II.C.1., below.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Depositions

Maximum deposition hours limited per side.

Each side is limited to a total of_ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Interrogatories

A maximum of_ interrogatories, including contention interrogatories, is permitted for each side.

A maximum of_ interrogatories, including contention interrogatories, is permitted for each side.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Requests for admission

A maximum of_ requests for admission is permitted for each side.

A maximum of_ requests for admission is permitted for each side.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Requests for admission

A maximum of_ requests for admission is permitted for each side.