Until further notice, parties need not notice motions for presentment.  Upon the filing of a contested motion, the Court will enter a minute order in due course either setting a motion hearing, setting a briefing schedule, or otherwise providing further direction to the parties.  

Before filing a motion, the movant's counsel must ask opposing counsel whether there is an objection to the motion and the motion should clearly indicate in the TITLE whether it is opposed or unopposed.  (This requirement does not apply to: motions to withdraw as counsel, motions to dismiss, motions to remand, and motions for summary judgment). 

If opposing counsel opposes the motion, the movant shall indicate in the motion whether opposing counsel intends to file a written response.  If so, the parties should discuss a briefing schedule and the movant shall include the proposed briefing schedule (or competing briefing schedules) in the motion itself.  

For motions to extend time, the movant must indicate whether the motion is opposed or unopposed and specify any prior extensions granted.  If the motion is opposed, the movant must include a statement from the opposing party indicating the specific grounds for their objection. 

Absent prior approval of the court, all briefs in support of or in opposition to any motion shall comply with the fifteen (15) page limit set forth in Local Rule 7.1.  Counsel shall cite to Westlaw citations for unpublished opinions, if available.  To the extent possible, briefs and other filings (such as Rule 56.1 statements of fact) should cite exhibits by the ECF docket number and page, not exhibit number.

All civil hearings will be held via telephone conference unless otherwise specified.  Dial-in information will be posted on the docket at least one day prior to the hearing.