Local Rule RULE 9090-3: OMNIBUS HEARINGS, MOTIONS, AND BRIEFS

RULE 9090-3 OMNIBUS HEARINGS, MOTIONS, AND BRIEFS A. Applicability This Rule applies in a case designated as a Complex Chapter 11 Case under Rule 9090-1. Rules 9080-1 and 9013-1(D), (E) and (F) do not apply in a Complex Chapter 11 Case.

B. Omnibus Hearings Regular monthly omnibus hearings must be scheduled at which the court will hear motions and other matters. Unless the court orders otherwise, motions and other matters will be heard only at scheduled omnibus hearings.

C. Agendas Before each omnibus hearing at which more than one matter will be heard, the debtor must file a hearing agenda. The agenda must group the matters the debtor expects to be heard depending on whether they are contested or uncontested. For each matter listed, the agenda must give the title and docket number. The agenda must be filed with the court at least two business days before the omnibus hearing.

D. Motions

(1) Presentment of Motions Unless the court orders otherwise or the motion is an emergency motion under Rule 9013-2, every motion must be noticed for presentment at an omnibus hearing. The notice of motion must be filed and served at least 14 days before the date of presentment, unless the movant asks in the motion to have the notice shortened for cause.

(2) Improper Notice Unless the court orders otherwise or the movant has asked for shortened notice, a motion that is either (a) noticed for presentment on a date when no omnibus hearing is scheduled or (b) filed and served less than 14 days before the omnibus hearing will be continued to the next scheduled omnibus hearing.

(3) No Cause to Shorten Notice If the movant has asked for shortened notice and the court finds no cause to shorten the notice, the motion will be continued to the next scheduled omnibus hearing date.

E. Briefing and Certifications of No Objection

(1) Briefing

(a) If a motion is noticed for presentment 21 days or more before the omnibus hearing where the motion will be presented, an opposing party may file a response no later than 7 days before the omnibus hearing.

(b) If a motion is noticed for presentment fewer than 21 days before the omnibus hearing where the motion will be presented, an opposing party may file a response no later than 3 days before the omnibus hearing.

(2) Certification of No Objection If no response to a motion is filed under sections (D)(1)(a) or (b) of this Rule, the movant may file a certification of no objection. If a certification of no objection is filed, the court may grant the motion without a hearing.

F. Fifteen-Page Limit No motion, response to a motion, brief, or memorandum in excess of fifteen pages may be filed without court approval. A request to file a motion or a supporting brief or memorandum in excess of fifteen pages may be made in the motion itself.