All local rules for S.D. Fla., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
(d) Procedure for Filing Ex Parte. A party submitting an ex parte filing shall: (1) Include the words “ex parte” in the title of the motion and explain the reasons for ex parte treatment. Upon submission, unless the Court directs otherwise the ex-parte filing will be restricted from public view and the docket text appearing on the public docket will reflect only that a restricted filing has been made. Counsel need not serve motions filed ex parte and related documents unless and until the Court so orders. S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.4(d)(1) ↗
Counsel may contact chambers, including the courtroom deputy and/or the law clerks, regarding procedures that are specific to Judge Bloom, scheduling a hearing, etc. Chambers will not answer questions regarding substantive matters pertaining to the case or procedures that are otherwise governed by the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and/or the Local Rules for the Southern District of Florida.
(2) Length. Absent prior permission of the Court, neither a motion and its incorporated memorandum of law nor the opposing memorandum of law shall exceed twenty (20) pages; a reply memorandum shall not exceed ten (10) pages. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2) ↗
(2) Length. Absent prior permission of the Court, neither a motion and its incorporated memorandum of law nor the opposing memorandum of law shall exceed twenty (20) pages; a reply memorandum shall not exceed ten (10) pages. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2) ↗
(2) Length. Absent prior permission of the Court, neither a motion and its incorporated memorandum of law nor the opposing memorandum of law shall exceed twenty (20) pages; a reply memorandum shall not exceed ten (10) pages. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2) ↗
(1) Requirements and Timing. For all motions, except motions served with the summons and complaint, each party opposing a motion shall file and serve an opposing memorandum of law no later than fourteen (14) days after service of the motion. Failure to do so may be deemed sufficient cause for granting the motion by default. The movant may, within seven (7) days after service of an opposing memorandum of law, file and serve a reply memorandum in support of the motion, which reply memorandum shall be strictly limited to rebuttal of matters raised in the memorandum in opposition without reargument of matters covered in the movant’s initial memorandum of law. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(1) ↗
(b) Hearings. (1) No hearing will be held on motions unless set by the Court. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(1) ↗
(a) Filing. (1) Every motion when filed and served shall incorporate a memorandum of law citing supporting authorities, except that the following motions need not incorporate a memorandum: (A) petition for writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum or ad prosequendum; (B) motion for out-of-state process; (C) motion for order of publication for process; (D) application for default; (E) motion for judgment upon default; (F) motion to withdraw or substitute counsel; (G) motion for continuance, provided the good cause supporting it is set forth in the motion and affidavit required by Local Rule 7.6; (H) motion for confirmation of sale; (I) motion to withdraw or substitute exhibits; (J) motion for extensions of time providing the good cause supporting it is set forth in the motion; (K) motion for refund of bond, provided the good cause supporting it is set forth in the motion; (L) application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis; (M) motion for admission pro hac vice; and (N) motion for court approval of a stipulation between any parties. (2) Those motions listed in (a)(1) above, as well as any motion seeking emergency or ex parte relief or a temporary restraining order, shall be accompanied by a proposed order that is filed and served submitted via e-mail to the Court as prescribed by Section 3I(6) of the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(a)(1)-(2) ↗
Proposed Orders: dual requirement -- (1) attach PDF to CM/ECF with the motion; AND (2) email Word format (double-spaced TNR 12pt) to bloom@flsd.uscourts.gov. Both are required; omitting either is noncompliant.
Please follow CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. A courtesy copy does not need to be provided to chambers.
(2) A party who desires oral argument or a hearing of any motion shall request it within the motion or opposing memorandum in a separate section titled “request for hearing.” The request shall set forth in detail the reasons why a hearing is desired and would be helpful to the Court and shall estimate the time required for argument. The Court in its discretion may grant or deny a hearing as requested, upon consideration of both the request and any response thereto by an opposing party. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(2) ↗
In-person required for all substantive motion hearings. Telephone appearance requires motion at least 1 day before the hearing. Telephone appearances must be made from a landline — cell phones are not accepted.
(3) Discovery motions may be referred to and heard by a United States Magistrate Judge. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(3) ↗
Discovery: Judge Bloom refers most (not all) civil discovery to the paired magistrate judge. FLSA and ADA cases are typically placed on an expedited track with separate Initial Orders. Caution: Attachments tab includes 'Magistrate Judge Valle Discovery Procedures' (2017 PDF) -- Valle is not on the current FL-SD magistrate roster; reference is stale.
Silent on adjournment_extension_procedure. Source ↗
Scheduling of Trial and Differentiated Case Management Tracks: Once each Defendant has appeared in the case, the Court will require the parties to confer and submit a proposed joint scheduling report. FLSA and ADA cases are typically placed on an expedited track. The Court's Initial Order and Scheduling Order for these cases set forth the deadlines and procedures. Source ↗
Proposed orders must be double-spaced Times New Roman 12-point typeface. Motion page count limits: silent -- Local Rules govern. Source ↗
Silent on pre_motion_procedure. Source ↗