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Hon. Jeremy C. Daniel

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  • [Motions]
  • Judge Daniel typically hears motions Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Parties must notice motions for presentment. Absent exceptional circumstances, parties must file motions at least three business days before Judge Daniel hears the motion.
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Drafting the Motion
Length limits — motion, opposition, reply
🏛 N.D. Ill. local rule
Motion

Neither a motion nor brief in support of or in opposition to any motion nor objections to a report and recommendation or order of a magistrate judge or special master, shall exceed 15 pages without prior approval of the court. Local Rule 7.1 ↗

Opposition

Neither a motion nor brief in support of or in opposition to any motion nor objections to a report and recommendation or order of a magistrate judge or special master, shall exceed 15 pages without prior approval of the court. Local Rule 7.1 ↗

Reply

Neither a motion nor brief in support of or in opposition to any motion nor objections to a report and recommendation or order of a magistrate judge or special master, shall exceed 15 pages without prior approval of the court. Local Rule 7.1 ↗

Filing & Scheduling
Briefing schedule & hearing date
🏛 N.D. Ill. local rule
Notice period

(b) A judge may require a motion or an objection to a magistrate judge’s order to be accompanied by a notice of presentment specifying the date and time on which, and judge before whom, the motion or objection is to be presented. The date of presentment shall be not more than 14 days following the date on which the motion or objection is delivered to the court pursuant to LR 78.1. Local Rule 5.3(b) ↗

Hearing days

Except where a judge fixes a different time in accordance with this rule, the original of any motion shall be filed by 4:30 p.m. of the second business day preceding the date of presentment. A judge may fix a time for delivery longer than that provided by this rule, or elect to hear motions less frequently than daily, or both. Local Rule 78.1 ↗

Proposed orders
The Hearing
Oral argument
🏛 N.D. Ill. local rule

The court may set a briefing schedule. Oral argument may be allowed in the court’s discretion. Local Rule 78.3 ↗

Discovery
Discovery referral procedure
🏛 N.D. Ill. local rule

Any judge wishing to refer a matter in a civil case pending on that judge’s calendar to a magistrate judge may do so following procedures approved by the Executive Committee. Local Rule 72.1 ↗

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Courtesy copies details

Courtesy Copies Judge Daniel typically does not require courtesy copies. When required, Judge Daniel will enter a minute order directing the parties to submit courtesy copies. Source ↗

Motion word page limits

Motions Judge Daniel typically hears motions Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Parties must notice motions for presentment. Absent exceptional circumstances, parties must file motions at least three business days before Judge Daniel hears the motion. Source ↗

Oral argument procedure

Motions Judge Daniel typically hears motions Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Parties must notice motions for presentment. Absent exceptional circumstances, parties must file motions at least three business days before Judge Daniel hears the motion. Source ↗

Pre motion procedure

Motions Judge Daniel typically hears motions Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Parties must notice motions for presentment. Absent exceptional circumstances, parties must file motions at least three business days before Judge Daniel hears the motion. Source ↗

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