Local Rule RULE 7040-1: Trials
Bankr. E.D. La. — Civil rule
RULE 7040-1 Trials A. Upon first addressing the court at a trial or hearing, counsel must announce his/her name and the name of the party or parties he/she represents.
B. Except with leave of court, only one (1) counsel for each separate interest may conduct the examination of any one (1) witness or present argument or urge objections with respect to the testimony of that witness.
C. Before referring to, using, or offering in evidence any exhibit, counsel must mark it for identification.
D. Unless otherwise ordered by the presiding judge, within seven (7) days of the conclusion of an evidentiary trial or hearing counsel must jointly submit in an electronic format, all documentary exhibits admitted at trial.
E. Telephonic participation at trial or hearing may be allowed under the procedures set forth in the Section A Procedures and Section B Procedures.