Motion Practice
Until further notice, parties need not notice motions for presentment nor deliver courtesy copies (with the exception of motions for summary judgment and accompanying materials for which tabbed courtesy copies are required). All non-dispositive motions must indicate in the heading of the motion whether it is opposed or agreed/unopposed. On any opposed motion (except for discovery motions), the movant shall e-mail the courtroom deputy at carmen_acevedo@ilnd.uscourts.gov an agreed-upon schedule for the Court’s consideration.
The Court will entertain requests for oral argument on contested motions, and will be favorably inclined to hear such arguments by newer lawyers.
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.
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