Judge Julien Xavier Neals
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings (All filings)
Upon Request
Filings
Upon Request
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Date Or Dates Sought To Be Extended
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Previous Requests Granted Or Denied
- 4Basis For Request
- 5Adversary Consent
- 6Reasons For Refusal If Not Consented
- 7Affects Other Dates
- 8Proposed New Dates
Must Include
- 1Proposed New Dates
- 2Adversary Position
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Chambers
Electronic Devices
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
All communications with chambers must be via CM/ECF letter filing; no hard copies allowed; pro se exempt.
All communications with Chambers shall be by letter electronically filed via CM/ECF. No hard copies or courtesy copies of letters shall be delivered to the Court. Pro se parties are exempt from this requirement.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Status Inquiries
Pro se parties must file documents directly with Clerk's Office, not chambers.
Parties appearing pro se must file all documents, applications, and motions directly with the Clerk’s Office, not Judge Neals.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Clerk
- Status Inquiries
Pre-motion letter (max 3 single-spaced pages) required before certain motions.
before bringing a motion to dismiss, a motion for a more definite statement, or a motion for judgment on the pleadings, a party must submit a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, requesting a pre-motion conference.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Response to pre-motion letter must be filed within 7 days (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Within seven (7) days after receipt of this letter, all adversaries must submit a written response, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages.
Pre-Motion Conference
A pre-motion conference is mandatory before filing. You must submit a letter first.
Letter Requirements
Summary judgment motions must comply with Local Civil Rule 7.2 page and format requirements.
Judge Neals requires compliance with the page limitations and format requirements for briefs outlined in Local Civil Rule 7.2.
Summary judgment motions prohibited in ANDA patent cases; waiver letter allowed (max 3 single-spaced pages).
The Court does not permit filing summary judgment motions in ANDA patent cases. A party may, however, submit a letter to the Court, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, seeking a waiver of this rule if the party believes that a summary judgment motion would assist the Court in expeditiously resolving the case and would resolve more than mere tangential issues.
Response to waiver letter must be filed within 5 business days (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Within five (5) business days after receipt of this letter, all adversaries must submit a written response, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages.
Technology notification required 2 weeks before courtroom appearance.
If the parties intend to use electronic demonstrative evidence or need to set up/test technology in the courtroom, they must notify Judge Neals's Courtroom Deputy at least two (2) weeks before their scheduled appearance.
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Requiredat_least_two_weeks_before_appearance
Photography, audio/video recording, and broadcasting strictly prohibited in courtroom and adjacent areas.
Photography, use of audio or video recording devices, and use of broadcasting, online posting or streaming, or televising devices are strictly prohibited in the courtroom and areas immediately adjacent to it.
Electronic Devices
- DescriptionStrictly prohibited in courtroom and adjacent areas
- Status Inquiries
Wireless communication devices permitted in courtroom if silenced and not used to transmit/record/broadcast.
Electronic devices having a primary function of wireless communication, including but not limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets, are permitted in the courtroom but must be silenced and may not be used to transmit, record, or broadcast audio or visual feeds, updates or messages in any form.
Electronic Devices
- Hoursmust be silenced
- DescriptionMay not transmit, record, or broadcast audio or visual feeds, updates or messages
- Status Inquiries
Violating electronic device rules results in confiscation and possible removal from courtroom/courthouse.
Any person violating the rules regarding electronic devices will have their devices confiscated and risk being removed from the courtroom or courthouse at the discretion of the court, U.S. Marshals Service, and/or Court Security Officers.
Electronic Devices
- DescriptionViolations result in confiscation and possible removal from courtroom or courthouse
- Status Inquiries