Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for covered motions before Judge Edward S. Kiel. Details: 3 pages, response due in 7 days. ANDA patent cases prohibit summary judgment motions except by waiver letter (3 pages) with 7-day response.
The rule requires citizenship of members. Unincorporated business organizations are citizens of all states where their members/partners are citizens for diversity jurisdiction purposes.
The rule requires local rule certificate. RICO claims require filing a RICO Case Statement within 30 days of complaint.
Parties may contact Judge Edward S. Kiel's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Parties are encouraged to contact Chambers directly
Judge Edward S. Kiel's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include adversary position. Adjournment requests must be made by letter application indicating party consent.
Unincorporated business organizations are citizens of all states where their members/partners are citizens for diversity jurisdiction purposes.
Must plead names and citizenships of all members/partners, tracing through layers of unincorporated entities.
Formation state and principal place of business are irrelevant for unincorporated business organization citizenship.
Parties are encouraged to contact Chambers directly
Adjournment requests must be made by letter application indicating party consent.
Motions are decided on papers without appearances unless otherwise notified.
RICO claims require filing a RICO Case Statement within 30 days of complaint.
ANDA patent cases prohibit summary judgment motions except by waiver letter (3 pages) with 7-day response.
Preliminary settlement approval hearing required before final approval in class actions.