Court Rules
magistrate Judge
Verified Current8 days ago

Judge Heather K. McShain

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Northern District of Illinois

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Motion In Limine
15 pgs
Voir Dire Questions
10 pgs
Settlement Statement
10 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings

Required

Filings (Exhibit)

Required

Filings (Settlement Statement)

Required

Communication

Email

Chambers

Settlement_Correspondence_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov
Advance Notice Required
No Hours, Status Inquiries
Email

Chambers

Chambers_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov
Scheduling
Advance Notice Required
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Detailed Drafting Rules

Page or Word LimitMandatory

Motions in limine and responses limited to 15 pages per party total.

Absent prior leave of Court, motions in limine (not including exhibits) are limited to a total of 15 pages per party (not per motion), and responses (not including exhibits) are likewise limited to a total of 15 pages per party.

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|SecMotions in Limine and Daubert Proceedings
Page or Word LimitMandatory

Settlement statements limited to 10 pages.

Settlement statements should be no more than 10 pages each.

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|SecA. Before the Settlement Conference—Telephonic Status Hearing and Exchange of Settlement Statements
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Settlement statements must be emailed to specific court address.

All settlement statements should be sent to the Court via the following email address: Settlement_Correspondence_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
Prohibited
  • Hours
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecA. Before the Settlement Conference—Telephonic Status Hearing and Exchange of Settlement Statements
Communication ProtocolImportant

Parties must email chambers to reschedule or cancel settlement conference.

If the parties must reschedule, or if they conclude that a settlement conference is not necessary at this time, they should inform chambers (via email to Chambers_McShain@ilnd.uscourts.gov) as soon as possible.

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
Scheduling
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
    as soon as possible
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