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Msj Page Limit Extracted

25

Memoranda in support of summary judgment motions shall not exceed 25 pages.

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Msj Reply Page Limit Extracted

15

Reply briefs on motions for summary judgment shall not exceed 15 pages.

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Motion Page Limit Extracted

20

Opening memoranda for non-dispositive motions shall not exceed 20 pages.

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Motion Reply Page Limit Extracted

10

Reply memoranda on non-dispositive motions shall not exceed 10 pages.

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Motion Ruling Cadence Median Days Extracted

45

Median days from full submission to order, 2024 calendar year, contested civil motions.

Rules From Bench Pct Extracted

12%

Fraction of contested motions ruled from the bench, 2024 calendar year.

Courtesy Copies Required Extracted

On Request

The Court does not require courtesy copies except upon request of chambers.

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Courtesy Copy Format Extracted

Pdf Email

When requested, courtesy copies shall be emailed as a single bookmarked PDF.

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Courtesy Copy Timing Extracted

Next Business Day

Courtesy copies shall be submitted no later than the next business day after filing.

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Chambers Direct Contact Verified

Procedural Only

Counsel should contact chambers only regarding scheduling and procedural matters, and should address all such communications to the courtroom deputy.

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Zoom Hearings Verified

Hybrid By Request

Hybrid hearings are offered by request; in-person is default for evidentiary matters.

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Telephonic Appearance Extracted

Permitted With Notice

Telephonic appearances are permitted for non-evidentiary matters with at least 24 hours' advance notice.

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Electronic Exhibits At Trial Extracted

Preferred

The Court prefers electronic presentation of exhibits at trial; counsel should confirm courtroom capability in advance.

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Motion Ruling Cadence Extracted

30 60 Days

Computed as the median days from full submission to order across contested civil motions in the 2024 calendar year.

Rules From Bench Extracted

Occasionally

Derived from minute-order text indicating bench ruling within 24 hours of hearing.

Page Limit Strictness Aggregated

Strict With Leave

Aggregated observations from contributors indicate enforcement of default limits with leave granted on motion.

Enforces Meet And Confer Aggregated

Strictly Enforced

Aggregated contributor observations describe consistent strict enforcement of meet-and-confer requirements before discovery motions.

Oral Argument Default Extracted

Heard By Default

The Court hears argument on all fully briefed dispositive motions.

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Oral Argument Time Typical Aggregated

15 To 30 Min

Aggregated observations from recent hearings.

Time Limit Strictness Aggregated

Moderate

Aggregated observations — the Court allows modest overruns where argument remains productive.

Bench Engagement Aggregated

Moderate Questioning

Aggregated observations describe targeted questioning rather than sustained probing.

Junior Attorney Argument Extracted

Encourages Via Standing Order

Junior counsel who drafted a brief are encouraged to argue it; the Court will reserve time for second-chair participation on request.

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Courtroom Tech Available Verified

Elmo, Projector, Podium Mic, Jury Monitors, Hdmi

Courtroom 5B is equipped with ELMO, projector, podium microphone, jury monitors, and HDMI input.

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