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.

Under the Bundle Rule, motion papers are filed only after full briefing and all papers are filed electronically on the same date by the moving party.

Movants must file the full set of motion papers, statement of contentions, and administrative record together under the bundling rule.

Any motions in limine must be fully briefed when filed.

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.

Specified motion categories are exempt from the Bundle Rule.

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.

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.

FSC Trial Notebook required in three-ring binder (max 3 inches), tabbed, one-sided, with table of contents, lodged 3 court days before FSC.

Three sets of tabbed, internally paginated exhibits in three-ring binders required, one set delivered 3 court days before FSC.

Proposed orders must be lodged separately, not attached to moving papers.

Motions in limine, opposition, and reply papers must be bound in 3" three-ring binders, tabbed, indexed, lodged 3 calendar days before FSC; no proposed orders.

Three sets of tabbed, numerically organized exhibit binders not exceeding 3" per binder required for court, judicial assistant, witnesses; sets to opposing parties before trial.

Trial Binder with specified tabs, one-sided conformed copies in three-ring binder required, lodged 3 calendar days before FSC.

Trial binders with specified documents are required, must be tabbed, in three-ring binders with table of contents, lodged at FSC.

Three sets of trial exhibit binders are required at trial, tabbed, paginated, in three-ring binders.

Motions in limine must be submitted in a separate tabbed binder with a table of contents.

Jury trial binders are required, court trial binders discretionary; must be tabbed 3-ring binders with TOC, lodged 2 calendar days before FSC.

Counsel must provide the court with two trial notebooks containing all trial documents.

Separate exhibit books must be provided for the judge, clerk, witness, and counsel, and brought to the start of trial.

FSC Trial Notebook must be lodged 5 court days before FSC; one-sided, tabbed, three-ring binder with specific sections.

Tabbed binder with all motions in limine, oppositions, replies, and table of contents required at FSC.

Joint trial binder with tabs A-J required at FSC.

Three tabbed, paginated exhibit binder sets required on first day of trial, plus one per opposing party.

Administrative record must be lodged by reply brief due date; if over 450 pages, parties must prepare a joint appendix.

Duplicate motions, objections, and jury instructions must be submitted as a single joint document.

A single Probate Subsequent Document Filing Coversheet (PRO 037) is required for multiple concurrent filings in the same case.

Proposed orders in contested proceedings must be separately lodged, not attached to moving papers.

Petitions under Probate Code 17200 et seq. relating to the same trust must be filed under the same case number.

Future proceedings for trusts under Probate Code 2580 or 3100 must be filed as new separate cases.

Motions in limine must be bundled in tabbed three-ring binders with conformed copies, lodged 5 court days prior to Final Status Conference.

Trial binder must be a tabbed three-ring binder with table of contents, lodged on the Final Status Conference date.

For summary judgment/adjudication motions, the moving party must lodge indexed and tabbed binders or spiral-bound compilations of all motion papers concurrently with the reply brief.

Parties must lodge an indexed and tabbed three-ring Trial Readiness Binder and indexed and tabbed Exhibit Binders by 4 p.m. on the fifth court day prior to the FSC.

Joint trial binder organized with specified tabs must be provided to the Court at the Final Status Conference.

Counsel must provide a tabbed binder of all motions in limine, oppositions, and replies with table of contents 5 days before trial.

Tabbed, paginated exhibit binders are required for the Court, judicial assistant, witness, and each opposing party.

Joint trial documents must be filed electronically and in trial notebooks/binders before the FSC.

Two binders required for FSC: Binder 1 with joint witness list, exhibit list, etc.; Binder 2 with indexed motions in limine

5 sets of tabbed, indexed exhibit books required for trial, delivered to Dept. I; exhibits in binders under tabs, pages numbered, exhibit list included

More than 5 motions in limine must be bundled in a tabbed/indexed notebook; 5 or less may go in the trial notebook.

Joint trial notebook must be submitted at FSC, tabbed, containing specified documents.

Hard copy trial binder with specified tabs must be submitted to the Court no later than 3 calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Voluminous motions in limine must be submitted in separate three-ring binders tabbed numerically, with opposition/reply papers behind each motion separated by colored paper, due 3 calendar days before FSC.

Motions in limine binder (tabbed three-ring binder) must be lodged 3 days before FSC.

At least five tabbed, numerically organized three-ring exhibit binders required for trial.

Trial binder (tabbed three-ring binder) must be lodged 3 days before FSC.

Motions in Limine Binder must be lodged three calendar days before the Final Status Conference.

Trial Binder must be lodged three calendar days before the Final Status Conference with specific contents.

Motions in limine papers must be bundled in indexed/tabbed three-ring binder, lodged 5 court days before FSC.

Motions in limine must be submitted in separate packets per motion; bundling multiple motions is prohibited.

Motions filed on one case and applied to multiple cases must include a list of applicable cases as a separate document in the same electronic envelope.

Three sets of exhibit binders must be lodged on or before first day of trial, tabbed, indexed, labeled.

3-ring trial binder required, delivered to Dept. F46 at least 10 court days before FSC.

3-ring trial binder with specified documents in order must be delivered to Dept U at least 10 court days before FSC.

MILs must be submitted in a 3-ring binder with table of contents and tabs, 2 calendar days before FSC.

Jury trial parties must jointly lodge a tabbed 3-ring trial binder with table of contents 2 calendar days before FSC.

Bundling or filing omnibus motions in limine is prohibited; each motion must be filed separately.

Joint trial binder with specified tabs required at Final Status Conference.

Tabbed binder with all motions in limine, oppositions, replies, and table of contents required 5 days before FSC.

Three tabbed/paginated exhibit binders required for Court, judicial assistant, witness, plus one per opposing party.

Exhibits must be placed in a 3-ring binder.

Trial and exhibit binders must be three-ring binders; parties need 5 exhibit binders and at least 4 trial binders for trial readiness.

Trial binders must include conformed copies of specified documents behind separate tabs, signed by counsel and self-represented parties.

Initiating documents and fee waiver applications must be submitted in the same electronic envelope.

Jury trial parties must have a joint binder complying with the general order, or the case will not receive a trial court assignment.

Exhibits must be placed in tabbed binders with numbered pages, exhibit list included, and brought to court first day of trial with copies for judge, staff, opposing counsel, and witness stand.

Motions in limine must be submitted in a 3-ring binder with table of contents and tabs, due 2 calendar days before FSC.

Jury trial parties must lodge a tabbed 3-ring trial binder with table of contents, containing specified documents, 2 calendar days before FSC.

More than 10 motions in limine require a tabbed, indexed separate notebook.

Trial documents for FSC must be bundled in joint three-ring binders, tabbed with an index, lodged 5 court days before FSC.

Parties must prepare three sets of tabbed, paginated exhibit binders for court, judicial assistant, and witnesses.

Motions in Limine Binder required 5 calendar days before FSC, with specific formatting and organization.

Three sets of Exhibit Binders required, tabbed, paginated, one-sided copies, organized numerically in three-ring binders.

Trial Binder required 5 calendar days before FSC, with specific tabs and contents.

Motions in limine and oppositions must be filed in a separate notebook/binder.

Trial binders must be picked up within 2 weeks of filing Notice of Settlement or they will be discarded.

Counsel must provide 2 trial notebooks: one with all trial documents, one with all motions in limine, to be brought to Final Status Conference.

Separate exhibit books must be provided for judge, clerk, witness, and counsel; brought at start of trial.

Parties must jointly prepare at least five identical sets of tabbed exhibit binders with one-sided copies.

Motions in limine must be submitted in separate packets per motion, and binders submitted at FSC.

Lengthy summary judgment motions' courtesy copies encouraged to be tabbed three-ring binders; all courtesy copies with declarations/exhibits must be tabbed.

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.

Related cases must include both docket numbers in all filings.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Parties must submit one consolidated pre-trial order signed by all parties.

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

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Motions in limine must be filed with the Joint Pretrial Order.

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Summary judgment motion filing adjourns the joint pretrial order deadline.

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.

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.

Parties should submit exhibits, declarations, and affidavits for preliminary injunction motions at the same time as their legal memoranda.

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

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.

Exhibits accompanying motions, oppositions, or replies must be filed separately on ECF with sequential docket numbers.

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.

When filing an amended pleading, party must concurrently file a redlined or highlighted version comparing to the prior operative pleading.

Proposed judgments must be filed separately from proposed orders granting final approval.

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.

Parties are asked to promptly file consent or declination forms for magistrate judge jurisdiction.

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.

Later-filing parties should cite existing exhibits instead of duplicating; parties should meet and confer to submit joint evidence appendix.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Encouraged alternate briefing schedule for cross-motions (4 briefs instead of 6).

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

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.

Parties encouraged to submit discovery disputes jointly per LCR 37(a)(2).

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.

Attachments to filed/lodged documents must be separately docketed with descriptions; non-compliant attachments may be struck.

Supporting documents must be filed as individual attachments, each titled with the document name.

Court reporters may separately bind deposition testimony or exhibits containing protected material; such materials may not be disclosed except as allowed by the protective order.

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

Closely related materials with mixed sealed/unsealed status must be bundled into a single docket entry with separate sealed and redacted entries.

Initiating pleadings must be filed as separate documents and may not be combined with answers.

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

Parties must submit a single joint brief for all MSJs; one moving party designated, default to defendant if no agreement. Pre-filing deadlines modifiable without leave if all parties agree and MSJ is timely.

Only one joint FRCP 56 motion may be filed without leave of court; leave requires joint noticed motion stating good cause positions.

Joint Brief must be accompanied by a separate Joint Appendix of Objections (JAO) for evidentiary objections.

Parties must fully integrate the Joint Brief, JAF, JAE, and JAO; failure to comply may result in the motion being stricken and the process repeated.

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.

Motions in limine must be separately filed and numbered; bundling is prohibited.

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.

Parties must deliver a joint indexed trial binder to the Courtesy Box by 5:00 p.m on the day trial filings are due.

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.

Filing under seal in civil cases requires a mandatory two-step process: first file the Application for Leave to File Under Seal and unsealed attachments, then file the Sealed Declaration and sealed attachments.

Motions for summary judgment discouraged in ERISA cases.

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.

Required attachments must be filed as separate documents, not bundled with the Joint Pretrial Order.

Required attachments must be filed as separate documents, not bundled with the joint pretrial order.

Parties must jointly submit two sets of specified trial materials 4 days before trial, printed double-sided, in 4-inch or less binders with index and tabs.

All motions in limine must be filed with the Joint Pretrial Order.

Briefs are required to be filed together with or incorporated within a motion, response, or reply.

Counsel must provide the Court with a tabbed and indexed notebook copy of their exhibits prior to the Final Pretrial Conference.

Plan summary must be filed as a separate document and is prohibited from being attached to petitions, schedules, or other documents.

Prohibited from separating motions, briefs, attachments, or exhibits into separate filings to avoid courtesy copy requirements.

Prohibited from combining unrelated pleadings into a single electronically filed document.

Briefs must be filed together with or incorporated into a motion, response, or reply.

Form O-1 (proposed order) must be submitted with the motion.

Required pretrial attachments must be filed as separate documents, prohibiting bundling.

Notices of Settlement must include a separate Agreed Judgment or Stipulation of Dismissal.

Joint case management plan must be filed jointly by all parties.

Joint proposed scheduling order must be filed jointly by all parties.

Required attachments for jury and non-jury trials must be filed as separate documents, not bundled together.

Memoranda exceeding 15 pages must be bundled with a concise summary of no more than 3 pages.

Exhibits referenced in briefs, and unpublished/non-Texas state cases not on Westlaw/Lexis must be attached to the brief or pleading.

Pleadings submitted during trial must be presented in duplicate (original for filing, copy for court) to the Case Manager.

Motions must be filed as separate CM/ECF documents, not as exhibits or attachments to other documents.

Prior to Final Pretrial Conference, offering party must provide copy of exhibits in properly tabbed and indexed notebook.

Parties represented by counsel must file Form JS44c with all original pleadings.

Exhibits must be uploaded as a single attachment on CM/ECF; cover sheets required for each exhibit, table of contents for numerous attachments.

Non-Westlaw/Lexis authorities must be appended as single attachment on CM/ECF; cover sheets and table of contents required.

When filing Joint Pretrial Order on CM/ECF, attach all pretrial filings listed in Section 21.

Joint trial notebook required, materials paired in order listed; JPO first item in civil cases.

Joint filing of parties’ exchanges for deposition designations is required 24 hours before intended use.

Joint proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be submitted as a single document with an agreed outline.

Only one joint Plan and one joint Proposed Scheduling Order may be filed.

Required attachments must be filed as separate documents, not bundled together.

Section 19 pretrial filings must be filed as exhibits with the Joint Pretrial Order on CM/ECF.

Joint Pretrial Orders filed on CM/ECF must include attached pretrial filings specified in Section 19.

Opening Brief and exhibits must be bound in binders for court copies.

Schedule C-1 must be electronically filed immediately after Schedule C.

B 122 Form must be e-filed as a separate CM/ECF event.

Separate motions must be filed for additional relief in motions for payments outside ordinary course or implicating §503(c).

Discovery materials referred to in briefs should be separately filed in appendices.

No separate briefing on in limine requests is permitted; submissions must be combined, unless the Court allows otherwise.

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

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

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

Court reviews summary judgment motions in designated order and stops reviewing if any motion is denied, unless exceptional reasons exist.

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

In limine motions must be included in pretrial order.

ADR/mediation communications must not be filed or docketed.

ADR/mediation communications must not be filed or docketed.

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.

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.

Physical binders are not required unless specifically requested by chambers.

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).

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Avoid duplicate exhibits; file only once if referenced by multiple motions on same day.

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.

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

Disclosure process can be altered by stipulation or court order

Co-parties (multiple plaintiffs or defendants) must file joint motions unless there is a clear conflict in their positions.

For summary judgment motions, parties must prepare a consolidated statement of facts (structured with movant’s assertion/evidence, respondent’s response, and movant’s reply per paragraph) and joint exhibits; cross-motions require separate statements of facts but a single consolidated exhibit set, unless a party is a pro se prisoner.

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

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.

Daubert motions must be filed by 7 days before final pretrial conference and contemporaneously with summary judgment motions based on expert testimony admissibility.

Exhibits must be provided as two tabbed loose-leaf books (one for judge, one for law clerk) with joint, plaintiff's, and defendant's exhibits.

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

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.

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

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

Motions to preclude evidence key to summary judgment may be filed concurrently with the summary judgment motion or response.

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.

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.

Parties must refrain from filing summary judgment briefs until all briefing is complete, then file consecutively in order of moving papers, oppositions, replies.

Supporting documents must be docketed as attachments to the primary filing.

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

Parties must exchange all briefing for specified motions before filing, serve in sequence, then file all papers simultaneously under separate docket entries, exempting pro se cases.

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

Bulk exhibit filings are prohibited; exhibits must be filed separately, with one allowed exhibit list containing separately attached exhibits.

Bulk exhibits are prohibited; exhibits must be filed separately.

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

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

Contested motions require a briefing schedule order; materials must be delivered in one package for oral argument. Forum Non Conveniens motions get written decision, no oral argument.

Briefs for contested motions must not be submitted until all briefing is complete, then one electronic and one physical set of courtesy copies are required.

Exhibits must be provided separately in a single packet with table of contents and tabs.

Trial materials must be joint submissions; separate allowed only with good faith disagreement.

Evidentiary hearing materials must be joint submissions; separate allowed only with good faith disagreement.

Admitted trial exhibits must be jointly filed with courtesy copy to chambers.

Motions may be piggy-backed on previously set case management dates without formal scheduling.

Parties may delay submitting courtesy copies of briefings under a briefing schedule until the Clerk’s Status date.

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).

CRSR must be jointly filed by all parties.

Court prefers to manage related patent cases as a group.

Counsel are encouraged to agree on joint exhibits to avoid duplication.

Court prefers to manage related patent cases as a group.

Exhibits may be bundled with associated pleadings/motions in the same PDF if size allows; separately filed exhibits require DuPage Exhibit Cover Sheet Form 4393.

Bulk e-filings (multiple cases or multiple docs in one PDF) are prohibited; different cases filed separately, same case individual docs can be single transaction.

All grounds attacking a pleading or paper must be contained in a single motion, subject to page limits.

Vouchers for account disbursements must be numbered, ordered, securely fastened under separate cover, and filed with the account.

Bulk filings of multiple cases or combined PDFs are prohibited; different case numbers must be filed individually, same case documents may be in single transaction.

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.

Source Materials for Informal Discovery Hearings must be filed as separate documents.

Motions and memoranda are rarely needed.

Settlement negotiations before conference are not required but encouraged.

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

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.

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

Paper copies of electronically filed documents should not be provided unless specifically requested by the court.

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.

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

Bulk filings (multiple cases or multiple docs in one PDF) prohibited; different case numbers require separate transactions; individual case documents accepted in single transaction.

Exhibits, prior orders, and pleadings are prohibited from being filed with the circuit court clerk unless required by law, rule, or court leave.

Complaints requiring specified day summonses must be bundled with summonses for each defendant, filed at e-filing.

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

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.