For most motions, a separate draft order is not needed, and a minute entry by the clerk will suffice. In cases in which a written order is needed, rather than or in addition to a minute entry, Judge Kennelly requests that the draft order be submitted electronically to his proposed order e-mail address. Some examples of situations where a written order should be submitted are: protective orders; HIPAA confidentiality orders; temporary restraining orders; preliminary injunctions; orders of default that require the defaulting party to take specific action; orders preliminarily or finally approving class action or collective action settlements; etc. These can and should be submitted at the time the motion is filed. Situations where a written order should not be submitted, unless specifically requested by the court, are: extensions of time; expansions of page limits; motions to compel or prevent discovery; adding or withdrawing appearances of counsel; etc.

When a draft order is submitted, it is to be attached to an e-mail sent to the following e-mail address: Proposed_Order_Kennelly@ilnd.uscourts.gov . The subject line of the e-mail must include the case number and name, the docket number of the corresponding motion, if any, and the title of the order that is proposed as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF). All such documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. All other parties to the case must be copied on the email.