The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Theresa L. Fricke. No courtesy copies of pleadings accepted; exceptions for trial materials and patent case hearings.
Judge Theresa L. Fricke's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Excludes attachments and exhibits. Settlement memoranda limited to 10 double-spaced pages, confidential, no filing or service required.
Judge Theresa L. Fricke's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Excludes certificate of service. Motions limited to 15 pages (except summary judgment), replies to 7 pages, surreplies to 5 pages with leave.
Judge Theresa L. Fricke's formatting rule includes sans serif font, 12 point type, double spacing, no kerning or font compression, 10-point sans serif font in footnotes, page numbers required, and margins required (though specific size not stated). Motions must be double-spaced, 12-point sans serif font (10-point footnotes), with page numbers.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All counsel must follow courtroom conduct rules unless excused by Judge Fricke
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Counsel cannot express personal knowledge or opinion in opening statements or jury argument.
Parties may contact Judge Theresa L. Fricke's chambers by letter ecf only as allowed by the rule. All communications during judicial settlement are confidential and may not be used for other purposes.
The rule does not state that a motion to seal is required for the covered filing process. All settlement communications are confidential and not admissible for other purposes.
Requests should be made at least 3 business days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Theresa L. Fricke. Extension requests must be filed at least 3 business days before deadline.
Yes. Judge Theresa L. Fricke requires bundling for covered papers. Motions and supporting legal arguments must be filed as a single document.
All counsel must follow courtroom conduct rules unless excused by Judge Fricke
Stand when court is opened, recessed, or adjourned
Stand when jury enters or exits in jury trials
Stand when addressing or being addressed by the Court
Stand at lectern when examining witnesses, except for handling exhibits
COVID exception: counsel may examine witnesses seated at counsel table
Address all remarks to the Court, not opposing counsel
Be respectful of opposing counsel, litigants, and witnesses
Refer to all persons by surname, not first name
Only one attorney per party may examine/cross-examine each witness
Request permission before approaching the bench
All exhibits must be handled electronically; hard copies to Courtroom Deputy if needed
COVID protocol: provide electronic copies of evidence in advance of trial
Organize and prepare documents electronically before witness examination
State only legal grounds for objections, no further comment unless requested
Pre-trial exhibit procedures: show opposing counsel exhibits in advance, get rulings before session
Make stipulation offers/requests privately, not in jury's hearing
Do not face or address jurors when questioning witnesses
Sidebar conferences presumptively not tolerated except in extraordinary circumstances
COVID protocol: conduct necessary sidebar conferences in courtroom after jury recess
Counsel cannot express personal knowledge or opinion in opening statements or jury argument.
Counsel must maintain 6 feet of social distancing in the courthouse.
Counsel cannot move courthouse seats/chairs as they are positioned for social distancing.
Counsel must wear face coverings at all times except when speaking.
Settlement authority must be present or available by phone.
Parties within 100 miles must attend settlement conference in person.
Exemption requests must be submitted in writing one week before conference.
Non-attending parties must be available by phone/email during conference.
Counsel without settlement authority may be sanctioned.
Relevant experts and counsel should attend or have contact info available.