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LR7.2. Motions: Briefing Schedule.

An opposition to a motion set for hearing shall be served and filed at least twenty-one (21) days prior to the date of the hearing. An opposition to a nonhearing motion shall be served and filed within fourteen (14) days after service of the motion. A party not opposing a motion shall instead file a statement of no opposition or no position within the time provided above.

Any reply in support of a motion set for hearing shall be served and filed at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of hearing. Any reply in support of a nonhearing motion shall be served and filed by the movant within fourteen (14) days after service of the opposition. A reply must respond only to arguments raised in the opposition. Any argument raised for the first time in the reply shall be disregarded.

Any opposition or reply that is untimely filed may be disregarded by the court or stricken from the record.

No further or supplemental briefing shall be submitted without leave of court.

If any action is settled while a motion is pending, the parties shall immediately notify the judge who is scheduled to decide the motion.