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 ↗
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 ↗
Courtesy copies All electronic filings must still include a paper courtesy copy to Judge Guzman's Courtroom Deputy - Room 1802C. All courtesy copies must be single sided. The court prefers stapled or side-bound courtesy copies printed after the document has been filed with the CM/ECF header stamp on it. Source ↗
Initial Status Report and Proposed Discovery Schedule At the appropriate time, the Court will issue an order setting dates by which the parties shall (1) confer regarding case status, possible settlement, and a proposed discovery schedule; and (2) file an initial status report and proposed discovery schedule. The Court will then enter a scheduling order. Status Hearings Status hearings are heard Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 A.M. Source ↗
Cross Motions for Summary Judgment If cross motions for summary judgment are to be filed the following briefing schedule will apply. Defendant's summary judgment motion will be due on the dispositive motion filing deadline. Plaintiff's combined cross motion and response to defendant's motion shall be due three (3) weeks thereafter. Defendant's reply in support of its motion and response to plaintiff's cross motion shall be due three (3) weeks thereafter. Plaintiff's reply in support of its cross motion shall be due three (3) weeks thereafter. Each successive due date shall be measured from the date of the previous filing. Ruling to be by mail. Failure to coordinate and/or adhere to these instructions may result in striking of motions. Source ↗