The rule requires certificate of conference. Uncontested agreed motions must include representation that motion is agreed and be captioned accordingly.
The rule requires exchange with opposing counsel. Trial exhibit lists must be exchanged 14 days before trial.
Parties may contact Judge Philip G. Reinhard's juror by other only as allowed by the rule. No communication with jurors without court permission.
Yes. Judge Philip G. Reinhard requires bundling for covered papers. Expert testimony exclusion motions must be filed as part of Rule 56 summary judgment or motion in limine, not as separate motions.
Expert testimony exclusion motions must be filed as part of Rule 56 summary judgment or motion in limine, not as separate motions.
No communication with jurors without court permission.
Counsel must be familiar with applicable local criminal rules.
Counsel must read professional conduct rules, especially Rule 3.6 on trial publicity.
Uncontested agreed motions may be filed with clerk, not requiring open court presentation.
Uncontested agreed motions must include representation that motion is agreed and be captioned accordingly.
Trial exhibit lists must be exchanged 14 days before trial.
Objections to exhibits must be listed in the Final Pretrial Order.
Maximum of five motions in limine per side.
Lawyers must obtain court leave before contacting jurors.
Counsel must read NDIL Rules of Professional Conduct and ABA Model Rule 3.6.
Cases must not be tried in news media; court will protect fair trial rights.
Counsel must be familiar with Local Rules of the District.