Local Rule 7-8: Motions for Sanctions — Form and Timing

7-8. Motions for Sanctions — Form and Timing

Any motion for sanctions, regardless of the sources of authority invoked, must comply with the following:

(a) The motion must be separately filed and the date for hearing must be set in conformance with Civil L.R. 7-2;

(b) The form of the motion must comply with Civil L.R. 7-2;

(c) The motion must comply with any applicable Federal Rule and must be made as soon as practicable after the filing party learns of the circumstances that it alleges make the motion appropriate; and

(d) Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, no motion for sanctions may be served and filed more than 14 days after entry of judgment by the District Court.