Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 35 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for filings over 35 pages or Rule 56 papers.
The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Non-compliance with Rule 26(f) meeting results in no input at initial pretrial conference.
Judge Mark A. Kearney's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Excludes proposed order. Short discovery motions limited to 3 pages double-spaced 12-point font.
Judge Mark A. Kearney's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Motion memoranda limited to 20 pages double-spaced 12-point font.
Judge Mark A. Kearney's formatting rule includes double spacing, margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches, separately numbered, table of contents, accurate quotes, and pinpoint citations. Proposed jury instructions must be separately numbered, include table of contents, double-spaced with citations.
The rule requires judge name and case number. Patent non-ANDA cases require phased Markman hearing planning in Rule 26(f) report
The rule requires notice of electronic filing. ECF filing required for all counsel.
Parties may contact Judge Mark A. Kearney's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. Pro se parties prohibited from telephone communications.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Mark A. Kearney. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Sealed filings require motion to seal, good cause, and specific email procedures.
Requests should be made at least 14 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Mark A. Kearney. Continuance requests must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
Yes. Judge Mark A. Kearney's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Encouragement for developing trial lawyers.
Patent non-ANDA cases require phased Markman hearing planning in Rule 26(f) report
Parties must stipulate undisputed facts to avoid unnecessary discovery
Insurance coverage and deductibles must be disclosed in Rule 26(f) report
Rule 26(f) report must confirm compliance with informal disclosure requirements
Rule 26(f) report must describe discovery conducted to date
Parties must disclose need for FRE 502 order.
Parties must address e-discovery procedures, privilege preservation, production format, and costs in Rule 26(f) report.
Parties must indicate agreement on expert witness testimony and deposition needs.
Court requires simultaneous expert report exchange, rebuttal reports, and completion with fact discovery.
All cases referred to Magistrate Judge or private mediation for early settlement; parties must review Local Rule 53.3.
Parties must disclose trial conflicts for lead counsel within 4-8 months.
Parties must state agreement to Magistrate Judge trial referral.
Continuance requests must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
Correspondence permitted only in limited circumstances.
Telephone inquiries and conferences permitted as warranted.
Pro se parties prohibited from telephone communications.
Communication with law clerks or interns prohibited.
ECF filing required for all counsel.
Courtesy copies only when specifically directed.
Sealed/redacted documents require scrutiny.
Website references and AI use have specific requirements.
Encouragement for developing trial lawyers.
Requests for extensions must be made by motion or stipulation with good cause, not by letter.
Limited correspondence (max 2 pages) allowed for specific circumstances only.
Limited correspondence must include specific situation description and opposing party's position.
Unsolicited communications are prohibited unless pre-approved.
Telephone conferences may be held with prior notification.
Pro se parties prohibited from telephone/fax communications unless pre-approved with ESR present.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 35 pages or Rule 56 papers.
Motions to amend pleadings must identify all parties' positions and attach blacklined/highlighted proposed amended pleading.