Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 50 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by chambers drop off. Courtesy copy required for documents over 50 pages filed via CM/ECF.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for discovery. Good faith meet and confer required before filing motions to compel.
Judge Marsha J. Pechman's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type. All pleadings must be in 12-point Times New Roman font.
The rule requires proposed order. Proposed order required with any motion requiring Court's signature.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel must comply with all procedures in Local Rule 51.
Parties may contact Judge Marsha J. Pechman's chambers by phone only as allowed by the rule. All cellular phones and wireless devices must be turned off or in airplane mode during proceedings.
Yes. Judge Marsha J. Pechman's rules include a junior lawyer participation incentive. Oral argument granted when Court needs clarification or when opposing party likely to lose.
Proposed order required with any motion requiring Court's signature.
All pleadings must be in 12-point Times New Roman font.
Good faith meet and confer required before filing motions to compel.
Good faith meet and confer required before filing motions in limine.
Courtesy copy required for documents over 50 pages filed via CM/ECF.
Courtesy copies must be three-hole punched, tabbed, and bound with rubber bands/clips (no three-ring binders).
Oral argument granted when Court needs clarification or when opposing party likely to lose.
All cellular phones and wireless devices must be turned off or in airplane mode during proceedings.
Counsel must stand when addressing court, witness, or jury, but not restricted to podium.
Counsel must review Judge Pechman's generic jury instructions before submitting proposed instructions.
Counsel must comply with all procedures in Local Rule 51.