Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 20 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 24 hours, by hand delivery. Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages within 24 hours.
Judge Robert S. Huie's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. 7-day meet-and-confer conference required before filing noticed motions.
Judge Robert S. Huie's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.
Judge Robert S. Huie's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Attachments to motions in limine limited to 10 pages.
Judge Robert S. Huie's formatting rule includes other font. Proposed orders cannot contain filer's name/law firm or word 'proposed' in caption.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed orders required with all motions.
The rule requires leave of court. Surreplies and supplemental authority notices require leave of court, except for binding intervening law.
Parties may contact Judge Robert S. Huie's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. When letters/faxes/emails are requested, copies must be sent to all counsel.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Robert S. Huie. Documents filed under seal require a motion authorizing the sealing.
Judge Robert S. Huie's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request and agreement with adversary. Continuance requests require meet and confer and joint motion if parties agree.
Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Robert S. Huie. Parties must coordinate and consolidate briefing when moving for same relief.
When letters/faxes/emails are requested, copies must be sent to all counsel.
Letters, faxes, and emails to chambers are prohibited unless specifically requested.
Only attorneys with knowledge of the case may call chambers.
Chambers calls prohibited for procedural questions or status inquiries.
Chambers will not provide time estimates for written rulings.
Court personnel cannot give legal advice or discuss case merits.
Voicemail messages must include name, contact info, case number, and detailed message.
Courtesy copies required for filings over 20 pages within 24 hours.
Exhibits over 3 must be tabbed and listed in table of exhibits.
Proposed orders required with all motions.
7-day meet-and-confer conference required before filing noticed motions.
Motion must include statement confirming meet-and-confer conference.
Exceptions to meet-and-confer: pro se plaintiffs, TROs/PIs, summary judgment motions.
Motion hearing dates must be set 35 days from filing date.
Chambers should not be contacted for motion hearing dates.
Motion hearing date sets briefing schedule, not appearance requirement.
Motion caption must include: NO ORAL ARGUMENT UNLESS SEPARATELY ORDERED.
Proposed orders cannot contain filer's name/law firm or word 'proposed' in caption.
Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format.
Parties must coordinate and consolidate briefing when moving for same relief.
Surreplies and supplemental authority notices require leave of court, except for binding intervening law.
Separate Statements of Fact require leave of court; joint statement required instead.
Exhibits must be excerpted, labeled, and not duplicate docket documents.
Technical motions require email to chambers with technical terms one week before hearing.
Amended pleadings require redline showing changes, except for incarcerated pro se plaintiffs.
Ex parte motions require meet and confer and declaration documenting efforts.
TROs must be briefed; ex parte hearings only in extraordinary circumstances.
Stipulations must be filed as joint motions and signed by Court.
Continuance requests require meet and confer and joint motion if parties agree.
Unopposed continuance requests require ex parte motion with specific information at least 2 days before deadline.