Judge Rodolfo A. Ruiz II
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Communication
Letter Ecf
Chambers
Phone
Opposing Counsel
Phone
Chambers
Detailed Drafting Rules
Daubert motions limited to 20 pages; one per party; require Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) certification.
XXXX. The parties shall file all pre-trial motions, including motions for summary judgment, and Daubert motions. Each party is limited to filing one Daubert motion. If a party cannot address all evidentiary issues in a 20-page memorandum, it must petition the Court for leave to include additional pages. The parties are reminded that Daubert motions must contain the Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) certification.
Motions in limine limited to one per party; require Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) certification.
XXXX. The parties shall submit a joint pre-trial stipulation, proposed jury instructions and verdict form, or proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, as applicable, and shall file any motions in limine (other than Daubert motions). Each party is limited to filing one motion in limine, which may not, without leave of Court, exceed the page limits allowed by the Rules. The parties are reminded that motions in limine must contain the Local Rule 7.1(a)(3) certification.
Document Type
Motion In Limine
All discovery matters referred to Magistrate Judge; parties may consent to trial by Magistrate Judge with specified deadline.
Referral to Magistrate Judge. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636 and this District’s Magistrate Judge Rules, all discovery matters are hereby referred to United States Magistrate Judge XXXX. Furthermore, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)(1), the parties may consent to trial and final disposition by the Magistrate Judge. The deadline for submitting a consent is XXXX.
Letter via ECF
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Single email exchange does not satisfy good faith conferral requirement; parties must confer telephonically or in person.
Good Faith Conferral. For the purposes of compliance with the good faith conferral requirement of Local Rule 7.1(a)(3), the parties are instructed that a single e-mail exchange with opposing counsel shall not constitute a good faith effort under the Local Rules. The parties are instructed to confer either telephonically or in person.
Phone
Direct to: Opposing Counsel
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries
Counsel must promptly notify court of settlement via phone or email and file stipulation.
Settlement Notification. If this matter is settled, counsel shall inform the Court promptly via telephone (305-523-5730) and/or e-mail (ruiz@flsd.uscourts.gov). In addition, counsel must promptly file a stipulation of settlement.
Phone
Direct to: Chambers
- Advance Notice Required
- Hours
- Status Inquiries