Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Robert W. Gettleman's rules

Does Judge Robert W. Gettleman require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Discovery motions require L.R. 37.2 statement; interrogatory limit of 25 without leave.

What page or word limits apply to joint status report before Judge Robert W. Gettleman?

Judge Robert W. Gettleman's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Joint status report limited to 5 pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Joint Status Report Order

What page or word limits apply to memorandum before Judge Robert W. Gettleman?

Judge Robert W. Gettleman's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Plaintiff must file 10-page memorandum within 2 weeks of filing Schedule A case.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2

What must be included with summary judgment memorandum filings before Judge Robert W. Gettleman?

The rule requires statement of facts. Summary judgment memoranda must include facts section citing L.R. 56.1 statements.

What must be included with expert disclosure filings before Judge Robert W. Gettleman?

The rule requires rebuttal information. Rebuttal expert disclosures due 30 days before discovery cut-off.

How does Judge Robert W. Gettleman handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Robert W. Gettleman. Court approval required before filing any document under seal or as restricted.

Complete rules summary for Judge Robert W. Gettleman

Joint status report limited to 5 pages.

Settlement letters must be submitted 7 days before conference.

Each party must send settlement letter copies to all other parties.

Confidential information to court must be in footnote/addendum marked as unshared.

Settlement letters will be discarded by Judge at case close.

Plaintiff must file 10-page memorandum within 2 weeks of filing Schedule A case.

Plaintiff must file 5-page memorandum before or upon default judgment motion.

Discovery motions require L.R. 37.2 statement; interrogatory limit of 25 without leave.

Summary judgment statements limited to 80 (a)(2) or 40 (b)(3)(B) facts.

Summary judgment memoranda must include facts section citing L.R. 56.1 statements.

Rebuttal expert disclosures due 30 days before discovery cut-off.

Daubert motions due 60 days before trial or 10 days before discovery cut-off.

Protective order materials must be specifically described, not marked at discretion.

Court approval required before filing any document under seal or as restricted.

Sealed/restricted documents may be returned within 63 days after case closure; otherwise become public.

Parties cannot amend protective order provisions regarding court approval or document return without court approval.

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