Court Rules
Common questions about Judge LaShonda A. Hunt's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge LaShonda A. Hunt?

Courtesy copies are required for all covered filings. Details: 2 copies, delivery within 24 hours, by hand delivery. Final pretrial order emailed to specific address and two courtesy copies delivered within one business day.

Does Judge LaShonda A. Hunt require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The rule does not state that a pre-motion letter is required, but it sets the applicable pre-motion procedure. Parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before filing.

What page or word limits apply to motion in limine before Judge LaShonda A. Hunt?

Judge LaShonda A. Hunt's rule states these limits: 20 pages; 20 pages. Motions in limine limited to 20 pages per side; responses limited to 20 pages per side; no replies unless ordered.

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge LaShonda A. Hunt?

Judge LaShonda A. Hunt's formatting rule includes double spacing, double sided printing, ocr required, text searchable, and read only locking. Paper exhibits double-sided in three-ring binders; electronic exhibits named, read-only, OCR'd and text-searchable.

What must be included with final pretrial order filings before Judge LaShonda A. Hunt?

The rule requires exhibit list and exhibit list. One exhibit binder with objected-to exhibits and electronic upload required within one business day of filing final pretrial order.

What must be included with exhibit binder filings before Judge LaShonda A. Hunt?

The rule requires exhibit list and exhibit list. Two exhibit binders and electronic upload required business days before trial.

Does Judge LaShonda A. Hunt require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge LaShonda A. Hunt. Opposed motions in limine must follow court schedule; multiple motions should be filed in one document.

Complete rules summary for Judge LaShonda A. Hunt

Motions in limine limited to 20 pages per side; responses limited to 20 pages per side; no replies unless ordered.

Parties must meet and confer on all motions in limine before filing.

Opposed motions in limine must follow court schedule; multiple motions should be filed in one document.

One exhibit binder with objected-to exhibits and electronic upload required within one business day of filing final pretrial order.

Two exhibit binders and electronic upload required business days before trial.

Paper exhibits double-sided in three-ring binders; electronic exhibits named, read-only, OCR'd and text-searchable.

Final pretrial order emailed to specific address and two courtesy copies delivered within one business day.

Final pretrial order must be filed on CM/ECF docket under specific event.

Each side limited to 12 disputed voir dire questions unless good cause motion filed.

Jury instructions must be submitted with final pretrial order, indicating proponent, status, legal authority, and objections.

Parties must conduct Rule 26(f) planning conference and file joint Initial Status Report for New Case.

Supplement to federal jurisdiction statement must be filed within 14 days of any change.

Individuals are citizens of their state of domicile, not necessarily current residence.

Patent cases must follow Local Patent Rules schedule.

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