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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. Discovery disputes use a 500-word email statement to Ms. Shanks — not a formal motion and not a docket filing.
- 2. A motion to dismiss does NOT automatically stay the JPRP deadline — parties must file the JPRP on schedule unless the court orders otherwise.
- 3. Joint Preliminary Report must use the court's official form (LR Appendix B); prompts cannot be edited; responses must be in bold.
- 4. Proposed orders filed close to a deadline must also trigger an email alert to Ms. Shanks.
- 5. Discovery motions (other than extensions) require prior court permission.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Chambers Copies | Conditional |
| Tentative Rulings | Not issued. N.D. Ga. does not use a tentative ruling system. |
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Before You File
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
Conditional
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
Not issued. N.D. Ga. does not use a tentative ruling system.
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
N/A.
Oral Argument
Court decides motions without oral hearing unless a hearing is ordered. Per N.D. Ga. LR 7.1(E). [N.D. Ga. LR 7.1(E)]
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Background Rules
Discovery Dispute Procedure Submission-first
Email Ms. Shanks a statement of no more than 500 words (all parties copied) explaining the dispute. The opposing party may submit a response of no more than 500 words within approximately 2-3 business days. Chambers will then schedule a conference call or issue a written order. No discovery motions without prior court permission, except motions to extend the discovery period. [Judge Calvert Civil Standing Order § Discovery Disputes]
Ex Parte Applications
Per N.D. Ga. LR 7.5(B). Prior notice to adversary required; emergency and FRCP-authorized ex parte excepted. [N.D. Ga. LR 7.5(B)]
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Additional Notes
Standing order dated May 30, 2025.
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