Filing Bundling Requirements

Motion papers must be filed when served, and bundling filings until fully briefed is not permitted.

Motion papers must be bundled and filed only when fully briefed (hold until fully briefed), except for reconsideration and Rule 4(a)(4)(A) motions.

Parties must provide tabbed binders with exhibits, exhibit list, and witness list on first day of trial.

Motion papers shall not be filed until fully briefed (bundling rule); notice and supporting papers served on other parties.

Moving party must file full set of papers on ECF and provide courtesy copies to Chambers once motion is fully briefed.

Motion papers generally must not be filed until briefing is complete.

The Bundling Rule has specific motion-type exceptions, including default, post-trial, Rule 60, reconsideration, OSC, FRAP 4(a)(5), in forma pauperis, and criminal motions.

Motion papers must be filed promptly; bundling is prohibited.

Motion papers must be held and filed only when the motion is fully briefed.

Motion papers must be fully briefed before electronic filing; cover letter required with service.

All discovery is stayed until Discovery Planning Report is filed.

For submissions of 50 pages or more, all components of the submission must be bundled together in one binder.

Parties must submit one joint requests-to-charge document that includes agreed requests and any disputed proposals with objections.

Motions in limine must be bundled into one single submission.

Motion papers must be held and not filed until briefing is complete.

Reply briefs for letter motions require court leave and are otherwise prohibited.

Motion papers must not be filed on ECF until fully briefed; parties file simultaneously on the date the last paper was served.

When pre-motion conferences are required, parties must hold motion papers and file them only once briefing is complete.

Motion papers cannot be filed via ECF until fully briefed when pre-motion conference is required.

Motion and cross-motion papers must be bundled and filed only after full briefing, on the later of the reply due date or scheduled return date.

Motion papers, including courtesy copies, must be held and not filed until full briefing is complete.

Motion papers are to be filed electronically as a bundle only after full briefing is complete.

Each party must bundle all its motions in limine into a single memorandum of law unless the Court grants leave otherwise.

Each party must file one consolidated memorandum supporting all of its motions in limine unless the Court grants leave.

Joint jury-related submissions must be consolidated into single jointly drafted documents that identify disagreements.

Motion papers are to be filed on ECF only after full briefing is complete.

Bundled summary judgment motions must be filed in four docket entries with specified contents and order.

Noncompliance with the Bundling Rule results in termination of the motion without prejudice.

For motions outside the listed exceptions, filing is bundled and deferred until full briefing is complete.

Motion papers must be bundled and filed only after full briefing, except where delay could forfeit a legal right.

Motions in limine must be fully briefed and filed at least 14 days before trial.

Movants must file the full motion package, including stipulations of fact and the Administrative Record, together.

Motion papers must be filed promptly; bundling is prohibited.

Motion papers must be held and filed only after briefing is complete.

Under the bundling rule, motion papers may not be filed on ECF until briefing is complete.

In Social Security appeals, the administrative transcript may be filed only together with a fully briefed motion.

The Court requires bundled motion filing (file only when fully briefed) except for FRCP 50/52/59/60 motions, remand motions, and pro se movant motions.

For time-limited motions preserving substantive rights, bundling is not required and filing may occur before full briefing.

Social Security appeal briefing must follow the court’s bundling rule in Individual Rule IV(F).

The Administrative Transcript may be filed on ECF only when filed together with a fully briefed motion.

Motion papers must generally be held until fully briefed and then filed by the movant within two days of the reply service date, except when earlier filing is needed to avoid loss of appellate or other rights.

Motion papers must be filed promptly and not held for bundling.

Each party must bundle all motions in limine into one submission.

Motion papers must be bundled and fully briefed before filing.

Social Security motions must be fully briefed before filing

Motion papers must be bundled and filed only after full briefing, unless early filing is necessary to avoid losing an appellate or other right and notice is given.

Motion papers must be filed once fully briefed, and represented parties must file for pro se opponents.

Very large filings must be split into multiple ECF docket entries with Help Desk consultation.

Criminal motions generally follow civil motion rules unless otherwise directed, but the Bundling Rule does not apply.

Joint proposed briefing schedule should be filed for most motions except letter motions, Rule 12 motions, motions in limine, and Daubert motions.

Bundling rule should be followed for all motions except letter motions and other enumerated motions.

Motion papers should be held until fully briefed before filing, with exemptions for default judgment, post-trial motions, attorney's fees, pro se cases, and letter-motions.

Parties may choose to bundle filing until full briefing, with service of all motion papers plus a detailed cover letter.

The Court encourages parties to wait to file motion papers until briefing is complete, except when delay risks missing a deadline.

When parties consent to Judge Cross-Goldenberg, dispositive motion papers should not be held for full bundling before filing.

A party may file before full briefing when delay would risk a substantive right under time-limiting federal rules, if an explanation is provided.

Parties should bundle motion papers and file only when fully briefed.

Parties should file motion papers when fully briefed rather than filing seriatim.

The Bundling Rule has specific motion-type exemptions and does not apply in pro se cases.

Motions implicating time-limiting rules are exempt from the bundling rule.

When parties consent to Judge Kaminsky’s jurisdiction, dispositive motion papers need not be held until fully briefed.

The Court encourages parties to hold motion-paper filing until full briefing is complete unless that would risk missing a deadline.

The Court encourages parties to hold filing motion papers until full briefing, except for Rule 50, 59, and 60 motions.

The Court encourages parties to hold motion filing until briefing is complete.

The Court does not require bundling of filings.

If no pre-motion conference is required, parties may file motion papers before full briefing is complete.

Parties are encouraged to refrain from filing motion papers until the motion has been fully briefed by all parties.

Parties are encouraged to hold motion papers until fully briefed rather than filing seriatim.

The criminal motion rules incorporate Individual Rules 5.2-5.4, but the bundling rule in Rule 5.2.6 does not apply in criminal cases.

Similarly situated parties are encouraged to consolidate pre-motion letters to avoid duplication.

Similarly situated parties should consolidate overlapping motion submissions to avoid duplication.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Motion papers must be filed via ECF promptly after reply papers are served.

Motion papers must be filed at time of service or promptly thereafter.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service

All motion papers must be filed in Clerk's Office or via ECF promptly after service.

Non-ECF motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

In jury cases, submit two tabbed binders of exhibits 3 days before trial.

In non-jury cases, submit additional exhibits 3 days before trial with objections noted.

Submit two tabbed binders of exhibits before any hearing.

Government must respond to all motions in single omnibus brief when multiple Defendants file.

Multiple Defendants must submit single joint request to charge and voir dire questions.

Summary judgment motions must be served before pretrial order due date.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Related cases must include both docket numbers in all filings.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service; do not hold until all submissions are complete.

Government must respond to all motions in single omnibus brief when multiple Defendants file.

Multiple Defendants must submit single joint request to charge and voir dire questions.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

No paper submissions to Chambers without Court request.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Motion papers must be filed on ECF only when fully briefed (except pro se).

Responding party files opposition only when notified by moving party.

Statutory and FRCP time periods for motions take precedence over bundling rule.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service without a return date.

Motions in limine must be bundled into a single memorandum per party unless court grants leave.

Trials in civil consent cases scheduled for firm dates, rarely changed.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Summary judgment generally not available in non-jury cases.

Exception to bundling rule for time-sensitive motions to preserve rights.

Each party should file all Section 4.D referenced documents together one week before trial.

In ECF cases, letters should be bundled together as attachments to a single sentencing memorandum document.

In non-ECF cases, letters should be bundled into one paper filing under a single cover.

Trials in civil consent cases are scheduled for firm dates that are rarely changed.

Court typically sets consolidated briefing schedule with initial motion and cross-motion with single opposition brief

Judge Ricardo's practices apply unless otherwise ordered.

Trial readiness date set within two weeks of Joint Pretrial Order due date.

Court typically sets consolidated briefing schedule with initial motion and cross-motion with single opposition brief

Trial readiness date set within two weeks of Joint Pretrial Order due date.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Pretrial procedures apply only to consent cases before Judge Tarnofsky

Motions for reconsideration and in limine exempt from bundling rule.

Judge Ricardo's practices apply unless otherwise ordered.

Case-dispositive motions must be bundled and heard together on cut-off date.

Motions must be filed within 14 days of reserving a hearing date or the reservation expires.

At least 12 weeks required between dispositive/Daubert motions deadline and final pretrial conference.

At least 2 weeks required between final pretrial conference and trial start.

Daubert motions must be filed and heard by dispositive motion deadline.

Box.com link for pretrial filings must be obtained 28 days before pretrial conference

Joint pretrial conference statement and motions in limine due 14 days before pretrial conference

Joint involved individuals list, verdict forms, statement of case, and exhibit list due 7 days before pretrial conference

Joint designations of deposition testimony must be filed 7 days before trial

Exhibits must be uploaded to Box.com 5 days before trial

Parties must jointly prepare a single set of all trial exhibits.

Case-dispositive motions must be bundled and heard together on cut-off date.

Three-ring binder with all motion papers and jointly prepared charts required after briefing.

Cross-motions for summary judgment require four sequential briefs, not simultaneous pairs.

Simultaneous briefing is prohibited for all motions.

Daubert motions must be filed in the same brief as class certification motion.

Daubert oppositions/replies must be filed in same briefs as class certification merits.

Box.com link for pretrial filings must be obtained 28 days before pretrial conference

Joint pretrial conference statement and motions in limine due 14 days before pretrial conference

Joint involved individuals list, verdict forms, statement of case, and exhibit list due 7 days before pretrial conference

Joint designations of deposition testimony must be filed 7 days before trial

Exhibits must be uploaded to Box.com 5 days before trial

Parties must jointly prepare a single set of all trial exhibits.

Joint combined motion to seal required for unopposed sealing requests after briefing.

Single combined motion to seal required for opposed sealing requests.

Only one motion for summary judgment, partial summary judgment, or summary adjudication per party unless otherwise ordered.

Three-ring binder with all motion papers and jointly prepared charts required after briefing.

Matters cannot be specially set outside regular civil law and motions calendar without Court's leave.

Cross-motions for summary judgment require meet and confer, four briefs maximum, fourth brief due 14 days before hearing.

Electronic binder via Box.com required for pretrial filings; contact courtroom deputy 21 days before pretrial conference for link.

Summary judgment motions and oppositions must be provided in 3-ring binders with tabs; reply documents optional; habeas corpus and ERISA/Social Security cases exempt.

Separate joint letter required for each discovery device in dispute.

Exhibits accompanying motions, oppositions, or replies should be filed separately on ECF.

Joint discovery statements should be limited to one issue or closely related issues, and separate statements should be filed for discrete disputes.

Case management conference may be vacated if dispositive motion to dismiss is filed.

Magistrate judge settlement conferences require completion of ADR processes first.

Initial case management conference can be moved 21 days after dispositive motion hearing.

Further case management conference scheduled 4-8 weeks before close of fact discovery.

Later-filing party must cite to earlier exhibit; joint appendix encouraged.

Electronic binder via Box.com replaces paper courtesy copies for pretrial filings.

Parties may waive transcription/filing of depositions.

Electronic binder via Box.com replaces paper courtesy copies for pretrial filings.

Parties may waive transcription/filing of depositions.

Patent counterclaims consolidated into one claim construction hearing with four-brief sequence.

Exceptions to settlement conference rule may be discussed in initial case management statement or early case management conference request.

Exhibits must be pre-marked, exchanged, and compiled into a joint exhibit book with electronic copy for final pretrial conference.

Joint appendix required for multiple summary judgment motions.

Supplemental joint appendix required for multiple response parties.

Joint appendix must be filed separately on same day as first summary judgment motion.

Discovery must be completed before arbitration; no discovery or dispositive motions after arbitration unless motion was filed before and unresolved.

Exhibits must be pre-marked, exchanged, and compiled into a joint exhibit book with electronic copy for final pretrial conference.

One set of pre-marked trial exhibits required; provide two copies to Judge.

Two joint exhibit binders required for trial unless all documents are digitalized.

Two binders required for non-jury cases, one for law clerk.

Each exhibit must be submitted as a separate document; bundling exhibits into a single file is prohibited and will result in the filing being struck.

Reply and sur-reply briefs are discouraged unless necessary to address unanticipated issues

Parties should collaborate to create a single numbered exhibit set for trial.

No Rule 16 conference or scheduling order in arbitration track cases (except de novo appeals).

Joinder in substantive motions of other parties is strongly disfavored and normally not permitted.

Cases should be tried within 1 year of filing, or 2 years if extended pretrial proceedings are necessary.

Sidebar conferences are prohibited unless essential; most issues can be resolved by open court objections or pretrial motions.

Reply and sur-reply briefs are discouraged unless necessary to address unanticipated issues

Multiple plaintiffs or defendants must file joint motions unless conflicts exist.

Motions in limine should be bundled with the final pretrial memorandum and are usually addressed at the final pretrial conference.

Cases should be tried within 1 year of filing, or 2 years if extended pretrial proceedings are necessary.

Sidebar conferences are prohibited unless essential; most issues can be resolved by open court objections or pretrial motions.

Joinder in substantive motions of other parties is strongly disfavored and normally not permitted.

Replies and sur-replies must be filed no later than 7 days after the previous filing.

Co-plaintiffs and co-defendants must file joint motions unless clear conflicts exist, and individual page limits apply to joint pleadings.

Court may rule without waiting for reply or sur-reply briefs

Appendix should be filed in same ECF entry as motion or response when practicable.

Criminal cases don't require exhibit exchange or joint binders, but must follow formatting rules.

Joint exhibit binder preferred but not required.

Trial pool date is when parties should be prepared to start trial; actual date depends on ongoing trials and pending dispositive motions.

Voir dire may be scheduled days before lengthy trials; counsel exchange questions and may conduct voir dire without Judge present.

General yes/no questions asked to entire panel; those answering yes provide details.

Questioning ceases when sufficient jurors remain; counsel make alternating strikes; jury seated in courtroom sequence.

Parties must inquire about offers of proof from opposing counsel before trial; dissatisfied parties must file motion for relief.

Court may rule without waiting for reply or sur-reply briefs

Trial pool date is when parties should be prepared to start trial; actual date depends on ongoing trials and pending dispositive motions.

Voir dire may be scheduled days before lengthy trials; counsel exchange questions and may conduct voir dire without Judge present.

General yes/no questions asked to entire panel; those answering yes provide details.

Questioning ceases when sufficient jurors remain; counsel make alternating strikes; jury seated in courtroom sequence.

Parties must inquire about offers of proof from opposing counsel before trial; dissatisfied parties must file motion for relief.

Motions and supporting legal arguments must be filed as a single document.

Dispositive motions (dismissal, summary judgment, etc.) must be filed together with supporting papers.

Motions and supporting arguments must be filed as a single document following LCR 7 and 10.

All motions must be filed before pretrial motions deadline.

Motions in limine must be filed by pretrial motions deadline.

Government trial brief due 21 days before trial.

All motions must be filed before pretrial motions deadline.

Motions challenging expert witnesses must be filed by pretrial deadline.

Expert discovery must be completed 2 weeks before pretrial motions deadline.

Government expert disclosures due 45 days before pretrial motions deadline.

Defense expert disclosures due 30 days before pretrial motions deadline.

Government rebuttal disclosures due 14 days before pretrial motions deadline.

Motions in limine must be filed 28 days before trial.

Responses to motions in limine due 23 days before trial.

Each party may file one omnibus motion in limine.

Pretrial submissions due 21 days before trial.

Defense trial briefs due 17 days before trial.

Motions in limine may only be included in trial briefs if they missed pretrial deadline.

Untimely motions in limine will be stricken.

Pretrial conference held at least 2 Fridays before trial.

Dispositive motions must be filed 120 days before trial.

Discovery-related motions must be filed 6 months before trial.

Dispositive motions and expert witness challenges must be filed 120 days before trial.

Motions in limine must be filed 35 days before trial.

Trial schedule may be shortened on Thursdays due to criminal in-custody hearings.

Duplicate documents cannot be listed twice; once identified, any party may use the exhibit.

Encouraged bundling of cross-motions into 4 briefs instead of 6.

Parties filing cross-motions may agree to 4-brief schedule and adjusted limits, submitting stipulated motion with proposed order.

Follow Local Civil Rule 7 for motion scheduling; improper notations may be re-noted or stricken.

Cross motions should have agreed briefing schedule; court may combine memoranda and forgo replies for summary judgment.

Cross motions must be noted per local rules; court typically considers them together even if noted for different days.

Motion to consolidate should be filed in earliest case with notice in later cases; if unable to file in earliest case, may file in own case; motion heard by judge of earliest case; court may transfer cases to same judge.

Offering party must file Joint Submission of Deposition Designations with transcript and chart as separate exhibits.

Discovery motions must be filed before discovery closes to allow resolution.

Motions in limine must be filed early enough to be ruled on before pretrial conference.

Social Security cases are randomly assigned to Magistrate Judges upon filing.

28 U.S.C. § 2255 cases are assigned to the sentencing District Judge.

Other prisoner cases are randomly assigned to both District and Magistrate Judges.

Some other civil cases are randomly assigned to Magistrate Judges.

Cross-motions for summary judgment should use 3-brief or 4-brief approach instead of separate motions to avoid overburdening the Court.

Cross-motions on same issues prohibited; parties must meet and confer to determine single moving party.

Cross-motions for summary judgment should use 3-brief or 4-brief approach instead of separate motions to avoid overburdening the Court.

Joint brief required for all MSJs from all moving parties.

Only one joint MSJ allowed without leave of court.

Related materials with mixed sealing status must be filed as single docket entry with multiple attachments.

No final pretrial conference or trial until all parties complete ADR.

Three-ring binders required for trial exhibits with 3 sets (1 original for jury, 2 copies for court)

Defense must provide two tabbed three-ring binders for exhibits if more than 20 exhibits expected.

Cross-motions for summary judgment should use 3-brief or 4-brief approach with specified page limits instead of separate motions.

Only one proposed PTCO may be submitted; multiple PTCOs are prohibited.

Each party is limited to one summary judgment motion per case.

Each side limited to 3 motions in limine, must be consolidated; more requires leave.

Related materials filed together must be considered as single document for sealing purposes.

Two sets of jury instructions required: agreed upon and disputed with objections.

Joint brief required for all MSJs from all moving parties.

Only one joint MSJ allowed without leave of court.

Only one joint motion under Rule 56 allowed without leave of court; subsequent motions stricken.

Cross-motions on same legal issues are highly disfavored; non-moving party should argue in response.

JAE must be filed as single PDF unless file-size constraints require multiple PDFs, which must be titled by part and exhibit series.

Cross-motions on same issues prohibited; parties must meet and confer to determine single moving party.

Multiple motions addressing separate issues are prohibited unless leave is obtained.

Multiple summary judgment motions or exceeding page/word limits requires leave of court with good cause showing.

Cross-motions on same issues prohibited; parties must meet and confer to determine single moving party.

Motions for summary judgment discouraged in ERISA cases.

Cross-motions on same legal issues are highly disfavored.

Discovery proceeds during pending motions unless otherwise ordered.

Counsel should not wait until motion cut-off to file summary judgment motions.

Moving parties should not file summary judgment motions at the last possible day.

Cross-motions on same legal issues are highly disfavored.

Do not wait until last day or file prematurely; timing should be appropriate.

Large PDFs may be split; only include materials to be filed under seal.

Bankruptcy appeals decided on papers without hearing.

Parties are encouraged to submit a joint Memorandum of Contentions.

Settled cases administratively closed after 30 days without final order.

Court may issue Scheduling Order without conference based on Joint Rule 26(f) Report.

ADR/mediation communications must not be filed or docketed.

In limine motions must be included in pretrial order.

In limine requests must be included in proposed pretrial order with page limits.

Motions in limine must not be filed separately and must be included in the proposed pretrial order instead.

Multiple parties supporting or opposing an in limine request must combine their submission into a single 3-page document (or single 1-page reply for moving parties).

Total briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related cases

In limine requests must be included in proposed pretrial order, limited to 3 per side.

ADR/mediation communications must not be filed or docketed.

Motions in limine must be bundled into the proposed pretrial order and not filed separately.

Multiple motions relying on different facts cannot be combined into a single motion.

Briefing for multiple case dispositive and Daubert motions must be consolidated within aggregate page limits per side.

Multiple motions relying on different facts must be filed separately

Multiple summary judgment motions must be numbered in order of priority; Court will not review subsequent motions if one is denied.

Multiple Daubert motions must be numbered in order of priority; Court will not review subsequent motions if one is denied.

In limine requests must be included in pretrial order; max 3 requests per party with 3-page arguments and 1-page reply

Separate briefing on in limine requests is prohibited unless court permission is obtained.

Motions in limine must be included in proposed pretrial order with page limits and combined submissions.

Separate briefing on in limine requests is prohibited unless court permission is obtained.

Parties are prohibited from combining multiple motions that rely on different facts into a single motion.

Parties are prohibited from combining multiple motions that rely on different facts into a single motion.

Materials that would be submitted in an appendix must be bundled into a Joint Appendix.

All stipulations must be filed as joint motions.

Multiple motions by same party on same date must be briefed together in single 25-page memorandum.

Summary judgment and Daubert motions consolidated on single hearing date; 25-page limit without leave.

Specific sentencing filing deadlines: PSR objections 14 days, 5k1.1 departures 7 days, summary charts 7 days

Parties may select Friday hearing dates 30-60 days after filing, or following Monday if Friday is federal holiday; do not contact chambers.

Multiple motions by same party on same date must be briefed together.

Motions must be set for hearing 35 days after filing.

Stipulations must be filed as joint motions, except for certain dismissals under FRCP 41(a)(1)(A)(ii).

Multiple parties moving for same relief must coordinate hearing dates and consolidate briefing.

Multiple parties must coordinate timing and consolidate briefing for similar motions.

Parties must coordinate filings for consolidated briefing on summary judgment motions.

Parties must coordinate and consolidate briefing when moving for same relief.

Multiple parties seeking same relief should coordinate hearing dates.

Opposing parties should coordinate briefing or use joinder to avoid duplication.

Disclosure process can be altered by stipulation or court order

Expert testimony exclusion motions must be filed as part of Rule 56 summary judgment or motion in limine, not as separate motions.

Motions in limine must be filed separately from joint pretrial statement.

Replies to motions in limine are not permitted unless ordered by the Court.

Motions in limine must be filed in consolidated filings; responses due one week after filing; no replies without leave.

Motions in limine and responses must be submitted in single documents.

Uncontested agreed motions may be filed with clerk, not requiring open court presentation.

Parties encouraged to consolidate multiple motions in limine into fewer filings.

Responses to motions in limine should be consolidated into a single document.

Multiple motions in limine should be filed in one document.

Responses to motions in limine should be filed in one document.

Motions in limine and responses must be submitted in single documents.

Opposed motions in limine must follow court schedule; multiple motions should be filed in one document.

Multiple motions in limine and responses should be filed as single documents.

Multiple motions in limine should be submitted in one document with exhibits.

Substantive discovery motions filed on docket will be stricken; use discovery calendar instead.

Written discovery motions between parties are prohibited unless specifically authorized by court order.

All discovery must be completed before discovery cut-off date; no court intervention available after cut-off.

Motions and memoranda are rarely needed.

Settlement negotiations before conference are not required but encouraged.

Exhibits must be submitted by judge-set deadline or will be returned.

All files must be provided on a single storage device (USB, CD, or DVD).

Court prefers to manage related patent cases as a group.

Proposed verdict forms must be exchanged 3 weeks before trial, conference held, and joint form filed 1 week before trial.

Joint neutral statement of the case must be filed 1 week before trial.

Parties must coordinate to submit only two total sets of courtesy copies.

Joint submissions required 3 weeks before trial via USB and docket.

Out-of-town cases scheduled same as local cases.

Pretrial motions in criminal cases are referred to magistrate judges, except for specific motions.

Mock jury studies discouraged in the same division where case is pending.

Local Rule 7(E) does not apply; hearings scheduled only if Court determines necessary after reviewing briefs.

Pending motions must be refiled within 7 days of transfer or deemed withdrawn.