Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 20 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Paper courtesy copies required for pleadings/motions over 20 pages or with multiple exhibits.
Judge Michael M. Baylson's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Parties may agree to a different briefing schedule.
Judge Michael M. Baylson's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Replies to motions limited to 15 pages, due within 7 days
Judge Michael M. Baylson's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Reply briefs for summary judgment motions limited to 15 pages and must be filed within 7 days.
Judge Michael M. Baylson's formatting rule includes file format PDF. Attorneys must use ECF and register as ECF Filing Users.
The rule requires ai disclosure. AI disclosure and citation verification required for all filings.
The rule requires local rule certificate. Pretrial Memorandum required under Local Rule 16.1(c)
Parties may contact Judge Michael M. Baylson's clerk by filing only as allowed by the rule. Pro se parties must file with Clerk, not Chambers.
Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Michael M. Baylson. Cases should be tried within 1 year of filing, or 2 years if extended pretrial proceedings are necessary.
Yes. Judge Michael M. Baylson's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Oral argument may be requested or required by the Court.
AI disclosure and citation verification required for all filings.
Paper courtesy copies required for pleadings/motions over 20 pages or with multiple exhibits.
Attorneys must use ECF and register as ECF Filing Users.
Pro se parties are exempt from ECF requirement.
Preliminary pretrial conference is 10 minutes; call Chambers to reschedule if needed.
Pretrial Memorandum required under Local Rule 16.1(c)
Violations of Scheduling Orders subject to sanctions under Rule 16(f)
Stipulations must be filed on CM/ECF with judge signature block
Replies to motions limited to 15 pages, due within 7 days
Surreplies require leave of court and only for new arguments
Summary judgment motions require Statement of Undisputed Facts
Opposition to summary judgment requires Statement of Disputed Facts
Reply briefs for summary judgment motions limited to 15 pages and must be filed within 7 days.
Moving party must respond to responding party's additional material facts in numbered paragraphs.
Summary judgment statements must include specific record references with document titles, deponent names, page numbers, or affidavit paragraphs.
Exhibits must be listed in an index and tabbed with corresponding numbers/letters.
Oral argument may be requested or required by the Court.
Parties may agree to a different briefing schedule.
Cases should be tried within 1 year of filing, or 2 years if extended pretrial proceedings are necessary.
Trial pool date is when parties should be prepared to start trial; actual date depends on ongoing trials and pending dispositive motions.
Voir dire may be scheduled days before lengthy trials; counsel exchange questions and may conduct voir dire without Judge present.
General yes/no questions asked to entire panel; those answering yes provide details.
Questioning ceases when sufficient jurors remain; counsel make alternating strikes; jury seated in courtroom sequence.
Pro se parties must file with Clerk, not Chambers.
Objections to exhibits, expert testimony, or lay witness opinion testimony must be set forth in Pretrial Memorandum or by Motion with particularity.
Parties must inquire about offers of proof from opposing counsel before trial; dissatisfied parties must file motion for relief.
Sidebar conferences are prohibited unless essential; most issues can be resolved by open court objections or pretrial motions.
Lengthy documents must be delivered to Chambers.
Two courtesy copies required for non-jury trial submissions.
Telephone calls to law clerks are discouraged; scheduling matters should go to Deputy Clerk.