All local rules for N.D. Ill., integrated with this judge's published requirements.
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
(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) ↗
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 ↗
Except in “Schedule A” cases when a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction is requested, counsel need not submit a proposed order unless the court requests one.
The court may set a briefing schedule. Oral argument may be allowed in the court’s discretion. Local Rule 78.3 ↗
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 ↗
Motion Practice 1. Presentment Hearings : Motions should not be noticed for presentment. If a motion has not been addressed within three business days, counsel may send a message to Chambers_Gottschall@ilnd.uscourts.gov . 2. Unopposed Motions : Unopposed and agreed motions must include the word “unopposed” in the motion’s title. 3. Emergency Motions : Emergency motions must be “of such a nature that the delay” in hearing them “would cause serious and irreparable harm to one or more parties.” Local Rule 77.2. Before filing an emergency motion, counsel must notify Judge Gottschall’s courtroom deputy by phone. A time-sensitive motion must include the word “emergency” in its title. 4. Requesting a Hearing : Any party may request a hearing, preferably by teleconference, by filing a separate motion to set a hearing. The motion should explain why a hearing is desired. 5. Discovery Motions : Regarding the filing of motions for discovery and production of documents under Rules 26–37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the court will not hear or consider any discovery motion unless the parties have complied with Local Rule 37.2. Parties are strongly encouraged to work out discovery disputes without resorting to motion practice. Source ↗
Courtesy/Paper Copies -- Only Upon Request Courtesy copies are no longer required. Please do not send courtesy copies to chambers unless specifically requested in a particular case. When a courtesy copy is requested, the party submitting it must: • attach a cover letter identifying the case name, case number, and the docket number of the filing(s). • print single-sided on white 8.5 x 11-inch paper. • bind and tab the paper copy. Acceptable binding methods include secure staples, comb binding, and three-ring binders. Unacceptable binding methods include binder clips, paper clips and rubber bands. • deliver the courtesy copies to the courtroom deputy, Room 2516A. Source ↗
Joint Initial Status Report In most cases commenced by the filing of a complaint, the court will set a deadline to file a joint initial status report within approximately sixty days after the complaint is filed. The deadline in a case removed from state court is ordinarily thirty days after removal. Requests to extend the deadline to file a joint initial status report must be made by motion filed in the docket, rather than by contacting court staff. The court requires that plaintiff's counsel schedule a preliminary meeting with opposing counsel, approximately fourteen days prior to the initial status report deadline, to explore settlement opportunities and identify areas of agreement. Plaintiff's counsel shall advise opposing counsel to review Judge Gottschall’s case procedures located on the court’s website at: /judge_display.php?LastName=Gottschall. The court recognizes that in some cases counsels’ preliminary meeting may take place before defendants have filed an answer to the complaint. However, the court expects all defendants who have been served to participate in this process regardless of whether they have filed an answer. The joint initial status report serves as the report of the parties’ Rule 26(f) planning conference and must: Identify the attorney(s) of record for each party (including the lead attorney). List only the attorney’s name and, if applicable, law firm name; State the basis for this court’s subject matter jurisdiction; Identify — (a) Any party who has not been served in accordance with Rule 4 and indicate when service is expected to be completed; (b) Any party who has not filed a notice of affiliates required by Local Rule 3.2; and (c) Any party who has not filed a jurisdictional disclosure statement required by Rule 7.1(a). 4. Describe the nature and scope of the case in no more than one paragraph; 5. Identify settlement opportunities; and 6. Propose a discovery schedule complying with Rule 16(b)(3) and a deadline for filing the next status report (45-60 days). A suggested format follows: (a) Deadline to join parties: [proposed date]; (b) Deadline to amend pleadings: [proposed date]; (c) Deadline to complete fact discovery: [proposed date]; (d) Deadline to complete expert discovery: [proposed date]; (e) Deadline to file dispositive and other motions: [proposed date]; and (f) Deadline to file the next status report: [proposed date]. Status Reports Every status report except the joint initial status report must: 1. Address the progress of discovery. 2. Address settlement efforts. 3. Propose an agreed schedule for the next 45 to 60 days. 4. Propose a deadline for filing the next status report. Motion Practice 1. Presentment Hearings: Motions should not be noticed for presentment. Source ↗
Motion Practice 1. Presentment Hearings : Motions should not be noticed for presentment. If a motion has not been addressed within three business days, counsel may send a message to Chambers_Gottschall@ilnd.uscourts.gov . 2. Unopposed Motions : Unopposed and agreed motions must include the word “unopposed” in the motion’s title. 3. Emergency Motions : Emergency motions must be “of such a nature that the delay” in hearing them “would cause serious and irreparable harm to one or more parties.” Local Rule 77.2. Before filing an emergency motion, counsel must notify Judge Gottschall’s courtroom deputy by phone. A time-sensitive motion must include the word “emergency” in its title. 4. Requesting a Hearing : Any party may request a hearing, preferably by teleconference, by filing a separate motion to set a hearing. The motion should explain why a hearing is desired. 5. Discovery Motions : Regarding the filing of motions for discovery and production of documents under Rules 26–37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the court will not hear or consider any discovery motion unless the parties have complied with Local Rule 37.2. Parties are strongly encouraged to work out discovery disputes without resorting to motion practice. Source ↗
Motion Practice 1. Presentment Hearings : Motions should not be noticed for presentment. If a motion has not been addressed within three business days, counsel may send a message to Chambers_Gottschall@ilnd.uscourts.gov . 2. Unopposed Motions : Unopposed and agreed motions must include the word “unopposed” in the motion’s title. 3. Emergency Motions : Emergency motions must be “of such a nature that the delay” in hearing them “would cause serious and irreparable harm to one or more parties.” Local Rule 77.2. Before filing an emergency motion, counsel must notify Judge Gottschall’s courtroom deputy by phone. A time-sensitive motion must include the word “emergency” in its title. 4. Requesting a Hearing : Any party may request a hearing, preferably by teleconference, by filing a separate motion to set a hearing. The motion should explain why a hearing is desired. 5. Discovery Motions : Regarding the filing of motions for discovery and production of documents under Rules 26–37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the court will not hear or consider any discovery motion unless the parties have complied with Local Rule 37.2. Parties are strongly encouraged to work out discovery disputes without resorting to motion practice. Source ↗
Motion Practice 1. Presentment Hearings : Motions should not be noticed for presentment. If a motion has not been addressed within three business days, counsel may send a message to Chambers_Gottschall@ilnd.uscourts.gov . 2. Unopposed Motions : Unopposed and agreed motions must include the word “unopposed” in the motion’s title. 3. Emergency Motions : Emergency motions must be “of such a nature that the delay” in hearing them “would cause serious and irreparable harm to one or more parties.” Local Rule 77.2. Before filing an emergency motion, counsel must notify Judge Gottschall’s courtroom deputy by phone. A time-sensitive motion must include the word “emergency” in its title. 4. Requesting a Hearing : Any party may request a hearing, preferably by teleconference, by filing a separate motion to set a hearing. The motion should explain why a hearing is desired. 5. Discovery Motions : Regarding the filing of motions for discovery and production of documents under Rules 26–37 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the court will not hear or consider any discovery motion unless the parties have complied with Local Rule 37.2. Parties are strongly encouraged to work out discovery disputes without resorting to motion practice. Source ↗