Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 10 pages. Details: delivery upon filing, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for documents over 10 pages.
Judge Wendy Beetlestone's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Motion to compel may be filed if telephone conference doesn't resolve discovery dispute.
Judge Wendy Beetlestone's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Excludes table of contents, exhibits, and attachments. Motions briefs/memoranda limited to 30 pages (excluding TOC/attachments).
Judge Wendy Beetlestone's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Reply briefs limited to 10 pages, due within 7 days of opposition.
Judge Wendy Beetlestone's formatting rule includes table of contents with specific columns: exhibit #, bates #, description, stipulations, introduced, admitted. Exhibits must be in binders with detailed table of contents.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed findings and conclusions may be required within 24 hours after TRO hearing.
The rule requires bates stamping. Joint appendix pages must be consecutively Bates stamped and referenced.
Parties may contact Judge Wendy Beetlestone's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. All other communications should be filed as pleadings, motions, or applications.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Wendy Beetlestone. Confidentiality/sealing orders require good cause and specific language.
Requests should be made at least 14 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Wendy Beetlestone. Continuance requests must be filed at least 14 days before trial.
Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Wendy Beetlestone. Parties should collaborate to create a single numbered exhibit set for trial.
Yes. Judge Wendy Beetlestone's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Multiple attorneys may examine different witnesses or argue different points, but not the same witness or point.
Proposed findings and conclusions may be required within 24 hours after TRO hearing.
Joint appendix pages must be consecutively Bates stamped and referenced.
Judge Beetlestone permits correspondence with the Court under specific circumstances.
Letters of transmittal are permitted when accompanying required documents.
Letters are permitted when specifically requested by the Court.
Uncontested continuances of Rule 16 deadlines are permitted by letter.
Letters are permitted to seek Court's assistance with discovery disputes.
Only appendix materials will be considered by the judge.
Letters are permitted for personal matters affecting counsel's participation.
Letters are permitted to confirm case settlement or dismissal.
All other communications should be filed as pleadings, motions, or applications.
Judge Beetlestone may hold telephone conferences for scheduling or discovery disputes.
Telephone communications are permitted when written communication cannot timely address a problem.
Telephone contact is permitted for scheduling conferences or proceedings.
Telephone contact is permitted for witness attendance issues.
Telephone contact is permitted for exhibit handling or video replay arrangements.
Telephone contact is permitted for arranging discovery dispute conferences.
Telephone contact is permitted for absolutely necessary time extensions.
All inquiries should be directed to the Deputy Clerk.
Judge Beetlestone does not set aside specific days for oral arguments or hearings.
Reply Statement of Undisputed Material Facts must be emailed to Chambers in Word format.
Pro hac vice admissions require a written motion before first appearance.
Courtesy copies required for documents over 10 pages.
Courtesy copies must be double-sided in three-ring binder with dividers.
Stipulations must have original signatures, not filed on ECF, effective only after Court approval.
Joint status report of Rule 26(f) meeting required 3 business days before Rule 16 conference.
Initial disclosures must be completed 7 days before Rule 16 conference.
Lead trial counsel must attend Rule 16 conference; failure to appear may result in monetary sanctions.
Extensions for trial dates, discovery deadlines, or dispositive motions must be made sufficiently in advance.
Standard track cases get 90 days for discovery from Rule 16 conference date.