Judge Karyn L. Bass Ehler's rule states these limits: 7 pages. Settlement letters are limited to a maximum of 7 pages.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Settlement letters must include specified content related to the case, demands/offers, attendees, and insurance representatives.
Parties may contact Judge Karyn L. Bass Ehler's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Settlement_Correspondence_BassEhler@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Parties must submit settlement letters to the Court via email to the provided chambers address upon sending to opposing counsel.
Judge Karyn L. Bass Ehler's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Parties rescheduling a settlement conference must inform the Courtroom Deputy as soon as possible.
No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Settlement letters are prohibited from being filed with the Clerk’s Office, are not part of the court record, and are not admissible as evidence.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Parties must exchange settlement letters with opposing counsel prior to the settlement conference.
Settlement letters are limited to a maximum of 7 pages.
Settlement letters must include specified content related to the case, demands/offers, attendees, and insurance representatives.
Parties must exchange settlement letters with opposing counsel prior to the settlement conference.
Parties must submit settlement letters to the Court via email to the provided chambers address upon sending to opposing counsel.
Settlement letters are prohibited from being filed with the Clerk’s Office, are not part of the court record, and are not admissible as evidence.
Counsel responsible for settlement must participate in the initial status hearing, identify attendees with settlement authority, and raise inability to pay at the initial hearing.
Parties rescheduling a settlement conference must inform the Courtroom Deputy as soon as possible.