Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Arun Subramanian's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Arun Subramanian?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Arun Subramanian. Courtesy copies are not permitted unless otherwise ordered.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2. Guidelines for All Submissions

Does Judge Arun Subramanian require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Arun Subramanian's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery disputes require good faith confer with opposing party, including Lead Trial Counsel conference.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 5. Discovery Disputes - B.

What page or word limits apply to letter before Judge Arun Subramanian?

Judge Arun Subramanian's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Letters seeking relief must be filed as letter-motions and are limited to 3 pages.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 2. Guidelines for All Submissions

What page or word limits apply to letter motion before Judge Arun Subramanian?

Judge Arun Subramanian's rule states these limits: 3 pages. After 10 business days of meet-and-confer, party may file 3-page letter-motion for discovery dispute.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 5. Discovery Disputes - D.

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Arun Subramanian?

Judge Arun Subramanian's formatting rule includes binding three ring binder, pre-marked with exhibit sticker, loose-leaf binder not to exceed 2.5 inches thickness, manila folders labeled with exhibit numbers, and redweld folders labeled with case name and docket number. Hard copy exhibits must be pre-marked and assembled in binders not exceeding 2.5 inches or in labeled manila folders within redweld folders.

What must be included with letter motion filings before Judge Arun Subramanian?

The rule requires notice of electronic filing. File letters seeking relief as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.

What must be included with sur reply filings before Judge Arun Subramanian?

The rule requires prior permission. Sur-replies require prior Court permission.

How may parties contact Judge Arun Subramanian's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Arun Subramanian's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Parties must email list of counsel and phone numbers 24 hours before teleconference.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 4. Conferences - B. Teleconferences

How does Judge Arun Subramanian handle sealed or redacted filings?

A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge Arun Subramanian. Process: file redacted on ecf and file unredacted to chambers. Ex parte TRO applications must be filed under seal on ECF or emailed to Chambers.

View ruleSource: page 9, section A. Applications for Temporary Restraining Orders

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Arun Subramanian?

Requests should be made at least 2 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Arun Subramanian. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, previous requests granted or denied, adversary position, proposed new dates, and affects other dates. Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 2. Guidelines for All Submissions

Does Judge Arun Subramanian require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Arun Subramanian requires bundling for covered papers. Motions in limine must be bundled into a single memorandum per party unless court grants leave.

Is electronic filing required before Judge Arun Subramanian?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All attorneys appearing before the Court must file a notice of appearance on ECF.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 4. Conferences C. Attendance by Lead Trial Counsel and Principal Decision-Makers
Complete rules summary for Judge Arun Subramanian

File letters seeking relief as letter-motions on ECF, not ordinary letters.

Pre-motion conferences required only for discovery disputes.

Sur-replies require prior Court permission.

Appendices to memoranda of law must be indexed.

Courtesy copies are not permitted unless otherwise ordered.

Letters seeking relief must be filed as letter-motions and are limited to 3 pages.

Adjournment/extension requests must be filed as letter-motions on ECF.

Adjournment/extension requests must be made at least 2 business days in advance.

Telephone calls to Chambers only permitted in emergencies with all counsel present.

Faxes are prohibited without prior approval from Chambers.

Hand-delivered mail must be left with Court Security Officers, not brought to Chambers.

Parties must email list of counsel and phone numbers 24 hours before teleconference.

Counsel must use landlines, avoid speakerphones, and mute when not speaking.

Counsel must identify themselves when speaking and spell proper names for court reporter.

Broadcasting or recording court conferences is prohibited by law.

Lead Trial Counsel must appear at all conferences with authority to bind parties.

Principal decision-makers must attend final pretrial conference and trial.

Discovery disputes require good faith confer with opposing party, including Lead Trial Counsel conference.

Opposing party must respond to discovery dispute conference request within 2 business days.

After 10 business days of meet-and-confer, party may file 3-page letter-motion for discovery dispute.

Letter-motion must state dates/times, duration, participants, and impasse notification of conferences.

Letter-motions must state that Lead Trial Counsel conference occurred.

Opposition to letter-motions limited to 3 pages, due within 2 business days.

Deposition objections must be concise, nonargumentative, and nonsuggestive.

Form objections during depositions should be limited to 'objection form.'

Email Chambers to resolve deposition disputes if letter-motion procedures aren't feasible.

All parties must jointly email Court to resolve deposition disputes.

Court encourages junior attorney participation in proceedings.

No need to provide copies of cases available on Westlaw or Lexis.

Use Westlaw citation for cases only available on Westlaw or Lexis.

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