Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Motions to compel discovery require good faith conference first.
Judge Roy Payne's rules include page or word limits for covered filings. Page limit extensions granted only in exceptional circumstances.
The rule requires judge name, case number, and certificate of service. Parties must notify court in writing at least 10 days before pre-trial conference if mock jury study conducted.
The rule requires judge name, case number, and certificate of service. Parties must cross-reference jury list with mock jury participants and notify court.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Roy Payne. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Documents designated as 'Confidential' by producing party are Protected Documents entitled to confidential treatment.
Judge Roy Payne's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Certain circumstances do not justify continuances or discovery deadline failures.
No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Mock jury studies discouraged in the same division where case is pending.
Mock jury studies discouraged in the same division where case is pending.
Parties must notify court in writing at least 10 days before pre-trial conference if mock jury study conducted.
Parties must cross-reference jury list with mock jury participants and notify court.
Parties must provide mock jury participant names/addresses to court in camera before jury selection.
Documents designated as 'Confidential' by producing party are Protected Documents entitled to confidential treatment.
Exemptions from Protected Document status include published materials and government submissions.
Challenging confidential designation requires written notice and certification, with 10-day deadline to file motion.
Motions in limine limited to issues that cannot be cured by jury instructions.
Notice required for daily transcript or real-time reporting requests.
Parties must meet and confer on motions in limine and report agreements 3 business days before pretrial conference.
Editable juror questionnaire must be jointly submitted to Deputy Clerk.
Motions must comply with Local Rules CV-56 and CV-7.
Page limit extensions granted only in exceptional circumstances.
Motions to compel discovery require good faith conference first.
Certain circumstances do not justify continuances or discovery deadline failures.
Depositions must be edited to exclude unnecessary, repetitious, and irrelevant testimony.
All parties must appear in person at trial; non-individual parties must have designated representative.