Court Rules
magistrate Judge
Verified Current8 days ago

Judge Jeannice W. Appenteng

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Northern District of Illinois

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Settlement Letter
6 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings (>10 pages)

Required

Adjournments

Notice Required
10Calendar Days

Must Include

  • 1
    Reason For Request
  • 2
    Proposed Rescheduled Date

Communication

Email

Chambers

Settlement_Correspondence_Appenteng@ilnd.uscourts.gov
Advance Notice Required
No Hours, Status Inquiries
Phone

Chambers

No Status Inquiries
Email

Chambers

Scheduling
No Status Inquiries
Filters:AllMandatoryFormattingCommunicationSettlementConferencesLettersTRO/InjunctionExhibitsCourtroom ConductElectronics

Detailed Drafting Rules

Communication ProtocolMandatory

Parties must email settlement letters to chambers on same day as opposing counsel with specific subject line format.

Each party shall email a copy of its letter to the Court's chambers on the same day that it is provided to opposing counsel. The subject line of the email shall include the case name, case number, and the date of the settlement conference.

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
Prohibited
  • Hours
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecB. Pre-Conference Settlement Letters
Communication ProtocolNote

Settlement letters must be emailed to specific address and are not part of court record.

The email address for the submission of settlement letters to the Court is Settlement_Correspondence_Appenteng@ilnd.uscourts.gov. These letters are not electronically filed on the court docket, will not be made part of the Court's record, and will not be admissible as evidence.

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Requirements
  • Advance Notice Required
Prohibited
  • Hours
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecB. Pre-Conference Settlement Letters
Page or Word LimitMandatory

Settlement letters limited to 6 pages double-spaced (excluding exhibits).

Parties must limit settlement letters to six pages double-spaced, exclusive of exhibits, unless they obtain leave of Court, which may be obtained by emailing the Courtroom Deputy.

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|SecB. Pre-Conference Settlement Letters
Courtesy CopyMandatory

Courtesy copies required for submissions over 10 pages.

Parties must submit courtesy copies of any submissions (inclusive of exhibits) longer than ten pages.

Courtesy Copies Required

When: Page Threshold > 10
Logistics
Quantity1 Copy
TimingUpon Filing
MethodHand Delivery
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|SecB. Pre-Conference Settlement Letters
Communication ProtocolMandatory

Parties must attend in person or via videoconference, not by phone.

The Court will not permit a party, party representative, or an insurance representative merely to be available by telephone during the conference.

Phone

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingEmergenciesStatus InquiriesTechnical Issues
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries
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|SecC. Persons Required to Attend the Settlement Conference
Format RequirementMandatory

Cell phones prohibited for videoconference participation.

The Court will not allow any counsel or party to appear using a cell phone. All participants must use a computer or tablet or be in the same room as someone with a computer or tablet.

Required Format

Computer Or Tablet

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|SecE. Videoconference Procedures
Communication ProtocolNote

Parties must email Courtroom Deputy if settlement conference is no longer necessary.

If the parties conclude that a settlement conference is no longer necessary, they should inform the Court via email to the Courtroom Deputy as soon as possible.

Email

Direct to: Chambers

Approved Topics
SchedulingStatus Inquiries
Prohibited
  • Status Inquiries

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