Local Rule 7.0: WRITTEN MOTIONS

7.0 WRITTEN MOTIONS

(a) Suggestions Generally. A written motion must be supported and opposed with suggestions, which are a written brief containing relevant facts and applicable law. Suggestions must be concise and emphasize their primary authorities.

(b) Considerations in Ruling on Motions. In ruling upon a written motion, the Court must consider the motion, supporting suggestions, opposing suggestions, and reply suggestions. The Court may, but need not, order and consider oral argument.

(c) Timing of Suggestions.

1. Supporting Suggestions. When filing a motion, the moving party must also file supporting suggestions.

2. Opposing Suggestions. Within 14 days after a motion is filed, each party opposing the motion must file suggestions opposing the motion. For summary judgment motions, a party instead has 21 days to file its opposing suggestions.

3. Reply Suggestions. Within 14 days after the opposing suggestions are filed, the moving party may file reply suggestions.

(d) Length of Suggestions.

1. Unless the Court orders otherwise:

A. Supporting suggestions may not exceed 15 pages;

B. Opposing suggestions may not exceed 15 pages; and C. Reply suggestions may not exceed 10 pages.

2. Exhibits, signature blocks, certificates of service, and statements of fact—including facts presented under Rules 9.1(d)(2) or 56.1—do not count toward these page limitations.

3. Suggestions exceeding 10 pages must have a table of contents and table of authorities, which do not count toward these page limitations.

(e) Oral Argument. Any request for oral argument must be clearly marked on the first page of either the motion or the suggestions.

(f) Proposed Orders. Any proposed orders should not be filed on ECF. Proposed orders can be emailed to the courtroom deputy.

(g) Temporary Restraining Orders. If a hearing is sought for an injunction or restraining order pursuant to Rule 65, the party should direct that request to the courtroom deputy.