Judge Robert Kirsch
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Filings (>50 pages)
Required
Adjournments
Must Include
- 1Date Or Dates Sought To Be Extended
- 2Number Of Previous Requests
- 3Court Ruling On Previous Requests
- 4Reason For Current Request
- 5Adversary Consent
- 6Reason For Refusal If Not Consented
- 7Proposed Change For All Affected Dates
Detailed Drafting Rules
Pre-motion letter (max 3 single-spaced pages) required before specific motions.
before bringing a motion to dismiss, motion for a more definite statement, motion to remand, motion for change of venue, or motion for a 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
Adversaries may file 3-page objection letter within 7 days of meet and confer.
If the matter remains unresolved following the parties' meet and confer, all adversaries may file, if they so choose, within seven (7) days of the meet and confer, a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, setting forth their objections to the movant's original letter and certifying the parties' meet and confer efforts.
Pre-Motion Conference
Check specific requirements before filing.
One courtesy copy required for briefs and exhibits over 50 pages; under 50 pages filed only on ECF.
Unless otherwise directed by the Court, the parties shall provide one (1) courtesy copy of their supporting briefs only, and any supporting exhibits which exceed 50 pages, which should kindly be plainly marked as “courtesy copies.” Any exhibits and supporting papers which are 50 pages or less shall be filed electronically on ECF only, and shall be clearly labeled, dated, tabbed, and indexed in a proper manner in ECF.