Court Rules

Filing Bundling Requirements

529 rules across 21 courts

Bundling rules address whether attorneys should hold related filings until a complete set is ready, or file each document promptly as it is completed. Some judges require that all motion papers (notice, memorandum, supporting declarations, exhibits) be filed simultaneously as a single bundle. Others explicitly prohibit holding filings and require prompt docketing of each document as it becomes available. The distinction matters for case management: bundled filings reduce docket clutter but can delay the opposing party's access to individual documents. Understanding a judge's preference prevents unnecessary refiling and demonstrates familiarity with chambers procedures.

Eastern District of New York

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Magistrate Judge Seth D. EichenholtzednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Nina GershonednyCRITICAL

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.

Judge Eric R. KomiteeednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Nicholas G. GaraufisednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Nicholas G. GaraufisednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Eric N. VitalianoednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Eric N. VitalianoednyCRITICAL

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.

Magistrate Judge Steven I. LockeednyCRITICAL

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.

Magistrate Judge Steven I. LockeednyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Steven I. LockeednyCRITICAL

Any motions in limine must be fully briefed when filed.

Judge Brian M. CoganednyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly; bundling is prohibited.

Magistrate Judge Taryn A. MerklednyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Anne Y. ShieldsednyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Anne Y. ShieldsednyCRITICAL

All discovery is stayed until Discovery Planning Report is filed.

Judge Orelia E. MerchantednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Diane GujaratiednyCRITICAL

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

Judge LaShann DeArcy HallednyCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be bundled into one single submission.

Judge Raymond J. DearieednyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Lee G. DunstednyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Lee G. DunstednyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Joseph A. MarutolloednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Allyne R. RossednyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Steven L. TiscioneednyCRITICAL

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.

Judge Edward R. KormanednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Edward R. KormanednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Nusrat J. ChoudhuryednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Nusrat J. ChoudhuryednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Nusrat J. ChoudhuryednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr.ednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr.ednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr.ednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Dora L. IrizarryednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Joanna SeybertednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Joanna SeybertednyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge James M. WicksednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Ann M. DonnellyednyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly; bundling is prohibited.

Judge Frederic BlockednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Joan M. AzrackednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Joan M. AzrackednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Joan M. AzrackednyCRITICAL

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.

Judge Joan M. AzrackednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Joan M. AzrackednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Joan M. AzrackednyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Vera M. ScanlonednyCRITICAL

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.

Judge Hector GonzalezednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Hector GonzalezednyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Arlene R. LindsayednyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be bundled and fully briefed before filing.

Magistrate Judge Arlene R. LindsayednyCRITICAL

Social Security motions must be fully briefed before filing

Judge Kiyo A. MatsumotoednyCRITICAL

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.

Judge Kiyo A. MatsumotoednyCRITICAL

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

Judge Eric N. VitalianoednyWARNING

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

Judge Eric N. VitalianoednyWARNING

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

Judge Sanket J. BulsaraednyWARNING

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

Judge Sanket J. BulsaraednyWARNING

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

Judge Sanket J. BulsaraednyWARNING

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.

Magistrate Judge Steven I. LockeednyWARNING

Specified motion categories are exempt from the Bundle Rule.

Judge Orelia E. MerchantednyWARNING

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

Judge Diane GujaratiednyWARNING

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

Magistrate Judge Peggy Cross-GoldenbergednyWARNING

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

Judge Raymond J. DearieednyWARNING

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

Chief Judge Margo K. BrodieednyWARNING

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

Judge Nusrat J. ChoudhuryednyWARNING

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

Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr.ednyWARNING

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

Judge Joan M. AzrackednyWARNING

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

Magistrate Judge Clay H. KaminskyednyINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Clay H. KaminskyednyINFO

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

Judge Diane GujaratiednyINFO

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

Judge LaShann DeArcy HallednyINFO

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

Judge William F. KuntzednyINFO

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

Magistrate Judge James R. ChoednyINFO

The Court does not require bundling of filings.

Magistrate Judge Joseph A. MarutolloednyINFO

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

Judge Nina R. MorrisonednyINFO

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

Judge Nusrat J. ChoudhuryednyINFO

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

Judge Nusrat J. ChoudhuryednyINFO

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.

Judge Hector GonzalezednyINFO

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

Judge Hector GonzalezednyINFO

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

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

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Judge Moses, Jared D.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Moses, Jared D.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Wilson, Michael B.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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.

Judge Wilson, Michael B.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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.

Judge Wilson, Michael B.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Honeycutt, Alan B.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Kim, Mark C.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Kim, Mark C.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Hammond, Brock T.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Westfahl Kong, Allison L.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Kin, Curtis A.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Flurer, Michele E.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Reinert, David K.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Reinert, David K.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Beaudet, Teresa A.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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.

Judge Beaudet, Teresa A.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Kemalyan, Richard S.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Moskowitz, Karenca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Moskowitz, Karenca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Weinberger, William E.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Weinberger, William E.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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.

Judge Montgomery, Jr, James I.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Montgomery, Jr, James I.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Montgomery, Jr, James I.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Abeles, Jerroldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Abeles, Jerroldca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Gasdia, Brian F.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Cotton, Huey P.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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.

Judge Sepe-Wiesenfeld, Lisa K.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Salkin, Valerieca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Alarcon, Gregory W.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Richardson, Tony L.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Richardson, Tony L.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Richardson, Tony L.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Sirna, Salvatoreca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

Exhibits must be placed in a 3-ring binder.

Judge Eisenman, Jonathan H.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Wiley, Ericka J.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Frank, Ronald F.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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.

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Court-level rulesca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Murphy, Daniel S.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Swift, David W.ca-los-angeles-superiorCRITICAL

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

Judge Hammond, Brock T.ca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

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

Judge Roberts, Gary D.ca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

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

Judge Roberts, Gary D.ca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

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

Judge Roberts, Gary D.ca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

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

Judge Kemalyan, Richard S.ca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

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

Judge Kemalyan, Richard S.ca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

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

Judge Lipner, Josephca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

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

Judge Lipner, Josephca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

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

Judge Abeles, Jerroldca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

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

Judge Byrdsong, Rupert A.ca-los-angeles-superiorWARNING

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

Judge Montgomery, Jr, James I.ca-los-angeles-superiorINFO

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

Southern District of New York

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Judge Mary Kay VyskocilsdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Judge Nelson S. RomansdnyCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Laura Taylor SwainsdnyCRITICAL

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

Judge Analisa TorressdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service

Senior Judge Victor MarrerosdnyCRITICAL

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

Visiting Richard J. SullivansdnyCRITICAL

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

Visiting Richard J. SullivansdnyCRITICAL

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

Visiting Richard J. SullivansdnyCRITICAL

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

Visiting Richard J. SullivansdnyCRITICAL

Submit two tabbed binders of exhibits before any hearing.

Senior Judge Valerie E. CapronisdnyCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Valerie E. CapronisdnyCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Colleen McMahonsdnyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Jennifer E. WillissdnyCRITICAL

Related cases must include both docket numbers in all filings.

Judge Jennifer L. RochonsdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Senior Judge Louis L. StantonsdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Senior Judge Louis L. StantonsdnyCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Laura Taylor SwainsdnyCRITICAL

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

Judge Analisa TorressdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service

Judge Mary Kay VyskocilsdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Magistrate Judge Sarah L. CavesdnyCRITICAL

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

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyCRITICAL

Summary judgment motion filing adjourns the joint pretrial order deadline.

Senior Judge Richard M. BermansdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Visiting Alison J. NathansdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Visiting Alison J. NathansdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Magistrate Judge Jennifer E. WillissdnyCRITICAL

Related cases must include both docket numbers in all filings.

Senior Judge Colleen McMahonsdnyCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Valerie E. CapronisdnyCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Valerie E. CapronisdnyCRITICAL

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

Judge Alvin K. HellersteinsdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Judge Kenneth M. KarassdnyCRITICAL

No paper submissions to Chambers without Court request.

Judge John P. CronansdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service

Judge Denise L. CotesdnyCRITICAL

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Senior Judge Paul G. GardephesdnyCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Paul G. GardephesdnyCRITICAL

Responding party files opposition only when notified by moving party.

Senior Judge Paul G. GardephesdnyCRITICAL

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

Judge Lewis J. LimansdnyCRITICAL

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

Judge Arun SubramaniansdnyCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Henry J. RicardosdnyWARNING

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

Judge Analisa TorressdnyWARNING

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Magistrate Judge Jennifer E. WillissdnyWARNING

Summary judgment generally not available in non-jury cases.

Magistrate Judge Jennifer E. WillissdnyWARNING

Summary judgment generally not available in non-jury cases.

Senior Judge Paul G. GardephesdnyWARNING

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

Judge Andrew L Carter JrsdnyWARNING

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

Judge Andrew L Carter JrsdnyWARNING

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

Judge Andrew L Carter JrsdnyWARNING

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

Magistrate Judge Henry J. RicardosdnyWARNING

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

Judge Paul EngelmayersdnyWARNING

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

Judge Jesse M. FurmansdnyINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Henry J. RicardosdnyINFO

Judge Ricardo's practices apply unless otherwise ordered.

Judge J. Paul OetkensdnyINFO

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

Judge Jesse M. FurmansdnyINFO

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

Judge J. Paul OetkensdnyINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Andrew E. KrausesdnyINFO

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Magistrate Judge Robyn F. TarnofskysdnyINFO

Pretrial procedures apply only to consent cases before Judge Tarnofsky

Magistrate Judge Andrew E. KrausesdnyINFO

Motion papers must be filed promptly after service.

Magistrate Judge Robyn F. TarnofskysdnyINFO

Pretrial procedures apply only to consent cases before Judge Tarnofsky

Senior Judge Paul G. GardephesdnyINFO

Motions for reconsideration and in limine exempt from bundling rule.

Magistrate Judge Henry J. RicardosdnyINFO

Judge Ricardo's practices apply unless otherwise ordered.

Northern District of California

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Senior Judge Claudia WilkenndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Eumi K. LeendcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.ndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.ndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.ndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Claudia WilkenndcaCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Edward J. DavilandcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Vince ChhabriandcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Vince ChhabriandcaCRITICAL

Simultaneous briefing is prohibited for all motions.

Judge Vince ChhabriandcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Vince ChhabriandcaCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. KrishnanndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge James DonatondcaCRITICAL

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

Judge James DonatondcaCRITICAL

Single combined motion to seal required for opposed sealing requests.

Judge Beth Labson FreemanndcaCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Edward J. DavilandcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Edward J. DavilandcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Yvonne Gonzalez RogersndcaCRITICAL

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.

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. WestmorendcaCRITICAL

Separate joint letter required for each discovery device in dispute.

Magistrate Judge Alex G. TsendcaWARNING

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

Magistrate Judge Alex G. TsendcaWARNING

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaWARNING

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

Judge Noël WisendcaWARNING

Magistrate judge settlement conferences require completion of ADR processes first.

Judge Eumi K. LeendcaINFO

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

Judge Eumi K. LeendcaINFO

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

Judge Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.ndcaINFO

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaINFO

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

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaINFO

Parties may waive transcription/filing of depositions.

Magistrate Judge Ajay S. KrishnanndcaINFO

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

Judge Rita F. LinndcaINFO

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

Senior Judge Jeffrey S. WhitendcaINFO

Parties may waive transcription/filing of depositions.

Judge Rita F. LinndcaINFO

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

Judge Trina L. ThompsonndcaINFO

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

Judge Noël WisendcaINFO

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

Western District of Washington

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Magistrate Judge Theresa L. FrickewdwaCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Michelle L. PetersonwdwaCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Richard A. JoneswdwaCRITICAL

All motions must be filed before pretrial motions deadline.

Senior Judge Richard A. JoneswdwaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed by pretrial motions deadline.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Government trial brief due 21 days before trial.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

All motions must be filed before pretrial motions deadline.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Motions challenging expert witnesses must be filed by pretrial deadline.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

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

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Government expert disclosures due 45 days before pretrial motions deadline.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Defense expert disclosures due 30 days before pretrial motions deadline.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Government rebuttal disclosures due 14 days before pretrial motions deadline.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed 28 days before trial.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Responses to motions in limine due 23 days before trial.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Each party may file one omnibus motion in limine.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Pretrial submissions due 21 days before trial.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Defense trial briefs due 17 days before trial.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

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

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Untimely motions in limine will be stricken.

Judge Tana LinwdwaCRITICAL

Pretrial conference held at least 2 Fridays before trial.

Senior Judge Barbara J. RothsteinwdwaCRITICAL

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

Judge Lauren KingwdwaCRITICAL

Dispositive motions must be filed 120 days before trial.

Judge Lauren KingwdwaCRITICAL

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

Judge Lauren KingwdwaCRITICAL

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

Judge Lauren KingwdwaCRITICAL

Motions in limine must be filed 35 days before trial.

Judge Jamal N. WhiteheadwdwaWARNING

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

Senior Judge Richard A. JoneswdwaWARNING

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

Judge Kymberly K. EvansonwdwaINFO

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

Judge Kymberly K. EvansonwdwaINFO

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

Senior Judge Richard A. JoneswdwaINFO

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

Judge Tiffany M. CartwrightwdwaINFO

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

Judge Kymberly K. EvansonwdwaINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Michelle L. PetersonwdwaINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Michelle L. PetersonwdwaINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Michelle L. PetersonwdwaINFO

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.

Judge Jamal N. WhiteheadwdwaINFO

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

Judge Lauren KingwdwaINFO

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

Judge Lauren KingwdwaINFO

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

Judge Lauren KingwdwaINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Michelle L. PetersonwdwaINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Michelle L. PetersonwdwaINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Michelle L. PetersonwdwaINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Michelle L. PetersonwdwaINFO

Some other civil cases are randomly assigned to Magistrate Judges.

Central District of California

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Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Karen L. StevensoncdcaCRITICAL

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.

Judge André Birotte Jr.cdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

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.

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Serena R. MurillocdcaCRITICAL

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.

Judge André Birotte Jr.cdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Otis D. Wright IIcdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Josephine L. StatoncdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Mark C. ScarsicdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Jesus G. BernalcdcaCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Joint brief required for all MSJs from all moving parties.

Magistrate Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaCRITICAL

Only one joint MSJ allowed without leave of court.

Judge R. Gary KlausnercdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Anne HwangcdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Anne HwangcdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Anne HwangcdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Sunshine S. SykescdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Christina A. SnydercdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-RochacdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge John F. WaltercdcaCRITICAL

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.

Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.cdcaWARNING

Motions for summary judgment discouraged in ERISA cases.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaWARNING

Discovery proceeds during pending motions unless otherwise ordered.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaWARNING

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

Senior Judge Dale S. FischercdcaWARNING

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

Magistrate Judge Sherilyn Peace GarnettcdcaWARNING

Cross-motions on same legal issues are highly disfavored.

Judge Anne HwangcdcaWARNING

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

Judge Hernán D. VeracdcaWARNING

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

Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr.cdcaINFO

Bankruptcy appeals decided on papers without hearing.

Judge Otis D. Wright IIcdcaINFO

Parties are encouraged to submit a joint Memorandum of Contentions.

Judge Kenly Kiya KatocdcaINFO

Settled cases administratively closed after 30 days without final order.

Judge Michelle Williams CourtcdcaINFO

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

Southern District of Texas

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Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.sdtxCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Andrew S. HanensdtxCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y. HosdtxCRITICAL

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.

Magistrate Judge Yvonne Y. HosdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.sdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.sdtxCRITICAL

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

Bankruptcy Marvin IsgursdtxCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Andrew S. HanensdtxCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Andrew S. HanensdtxCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Andrew S. HanensdtxCRITICAL

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

Bankruptcy Marvin IsgursdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Marina Garcia MarmolejosdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Rolando OlverasdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge David HittnersdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge David HittnersdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge David HittnersdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Alfred H. BennettsdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.sdtxCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Randy CranesdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Charles R. Eskridge IIIsdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Charles R. Eskridge IIIsdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Charles R. Eskridge IIIsdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Charles R. Eskridge IIIsdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Charles R. Eskridge IIIsdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Charles R. Eskridge IIIsdtxCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Julie K. HamptonsdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge John A. KazensdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Drew B. TiptonsdtxCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Julie K. HamptonsdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge Keith P. EllisonsdtxCRITICAL

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

Bankruptcy Eduardo V. RodriguezsdtxCRITICAL

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

Bankruptcy Eduardo V. RodriguezsdtxCRITICAL

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

Bankruptcy Eduardo V. RodriguezsdtxCRITICAL

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

Judge John A. KazensdtxINFO

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

District of Delaware

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Visiting Stephanos BibasdedCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Richard G. AndrewsdedCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Multiple motions relying on different facts must be filed separately

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

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

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsdedCRITICAL

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

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsdedCRITICAL

In limine motions must be included in pretrial order.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

ADR/mediation communications must not be filed or docketed.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedCRITICAL

ADR/mediation communications must not be filed or docketed.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysondedCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

ADR/mediation communications must not be filed or docketed.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsdedCRITICAL

In limine motions must be included in pretrial order.

Senior Judge Richard G. AndrewsdedCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Richard G. AndrewsdedCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Richard G. AndrewsdedCRITICAL

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).

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysondedCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallondedCRITICAL

ADR/mediation communications must not be filed or docketed.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkededCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngededCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

Multiple motions relying on different facts must be filed separately

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedCRITICAL

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

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsdedCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Richard G. AndrewsdedWARNING

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedWARNING

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

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedWARNING

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

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HorandedINFO

Physical binders are not required unless specifically requested by chambers.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollydedINFO

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

Southern District of California

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Judge Todd W. RobinsonsdcaCRITICAL

All stipulations must be filed as joint motions.

Judge Todd W. RobinsonsdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Todd W. RobinsonsdcaCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Anthony J. BattagliasdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Cathy Ann BencivengosdcaCRITICAL

Motions must be set for hearing 35 days after filing.

Judge Linda LopezsdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Todd W. RobinsonsdcaCRITICAL

All stipulations must be filed as joint motions.

Judge Todd W. RobinsonsdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Todd W. RobinsonsdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Cathy Ann BencivengosdcaCRITICAL

Motions must be set for hearing 35 days after filing.

Senior Judge Anthony J. BattagliasdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Linda LopezsdcaCRITICAL

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

Judge Todd W. RobinsonsdcaWARNING

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

Judge Todd W. RobinsonsdcaWARNING

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

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.sdcaWARNING

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

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.sdcaWARNING

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

Judge Robert S. HuiesdcaWARNING

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

Judge Ruth Bermudez MontenegrosdcaWARNING

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

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.sdcaWARNING

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

Judge James E. Simmons, Jr.sdcaWARNING

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

Judge Robert S. HuiesdcaWARNING

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

Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaINFO

Multiple parties seeking same relief should coordinate hearing dates.

Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaINFO

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

Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaINFO

Multiple parties seeking same relief should coordinate hearing dates.

Judge Cynthia A. BashantsdcaINFO

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

Senior Judge Anthony J. BattagliasdcaINFO

Disclosure process can be altered by stipulation or court order

Senior Judge Anthony J. BattagliasdcaINFO

Disclosure process can be altered by stipulation or court order

Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

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

Judge Joshua D. WolsonedpaCRITICAL

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.

Judge Karen Spencer MarstonedpaCRITICAL

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

Judge Karen Spencer MarstonedpaCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge Craig M. StrawedpaCRITICAL

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

Judge Kai N. ScottedpaCRITICAL

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

Magistrate Judge José R. ArteagaedpaCRITICAL

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.

Judge Karen Spencer MarstonedpaWARNING

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

Judge Karen Spencer MarstonedpaWARNING

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

Judge Catherine HenryedpaWARNING

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

Magistrate Judge Carol Sandra Moore WellsedpaWARNING

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

Senior Judge Michael M. BaylsonedpaWARNING

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

Senior Judge Michael M. BaylsonedpaWARNING

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

Judge John Milton YoungeedpaWARNING

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

Judge Karen Spencer MarstonedpaINFO

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

Judge Karen Spencer MarstonedpaINFO

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

Judge Kai N. ScottedpaINFO

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

Senior Judge Michael M. BaylsonedpaINFO

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

Senior Judge Michael M. BaylsonedpaINFO

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

Senior Judge Michael M. BaylsonedpaINFO

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

Senior Judge Michael M. BaylsonedpaINFO

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

Senior Judge Michael M. BaylsonedpaINFO

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

Northern District of Illinois

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Senior Judge Philip G. ReinhardndilCRITICAL

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

Judge Mary M. RowlandndilCRITICAL

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

Judge Mary M. RowlandndilCRITICAL

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

Judge Manish S. ShahndilCRITICAL

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

Judge Sara L. EllisndilCRITICAL

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

Senior Judge Philip G. ReinhardndilINFO

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

Judge Mary M. RowlandndilINFO

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

Judge Mary M. RowlandndilINFO

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

Judge Jeffrey I. CummingsndilINFO

Multiple motions in limine should be filed in one document.

Judge Jeffrey I. CummingsndilINFO

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

Judge Sara L. EllisndilINFO

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

Judge LaShonda A. HuntndilINFO

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

Magistrate Judge Gabriel A. FuentesndilINFO

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

Judge Franklin U. ValderramandilINFO

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

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