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 ↗
Discovery Motions The court encourages the parties to work out discovery disputes and discourages the filing of discovery motions. In any motion related to a discovery dispute, the movant shall state when and how the movant complied with Local Rule 37.2 . Unless a difficult privilege issue is presented, the court will ordinarily rule from the bench after argument on discovery motions without entertaining briefs. Parties are reminded that there is no "order" in which discovery must occur, and that one party's failure or inability to respond to discovery requests will not excuse any other party's prompt compliance. Parties are advised, further, that the court will not sustain an objection that a particular request is "burdensome" without specifics regarding the effort required to comply with the request, and the number of documents likely to be generated by compliance.
Motion Practice Until further notice, courtesy copies are no longer required and motions shall not be noticed for presentment. Parties shall propose a briefing schedule on opposed motions by email to the Courtroom Deputy, Christina Presslak. The court will entertain requests for oral argument on contested motions, and will be favorably inclined to hear such arguments by newer lawyers. The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced lawyers to actively participate in the proceedings by presenting argument at motion hearings or examining witnesses at trial. Source ↗
Initial Status Conference The court will set a date for submission of a proposed pretrial plan approximately 60 days after filing of the complaint. The parties are expected to confer in person or by phone to complete the Report of Parties' Planning Meeting form for presentation to the court. The Report form may be downloaded from this page or obtained from the clerk’s office. Report of Parties' Planning Meeting Sample Planning Report Motion Practice Until further notice, courtesy copies are no longer required and motions shall not be noticed for presentment. Parties shall propose a briefing schedule on opposed motions by email to the Courtroom Deputy, Christina Presslak. The court will entertain requests for oral argument on contested motions, and will be favorably inclined to hear such arguments by newer lawyers. The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced lawyers to actively participate in the proceedings by presenting argument at motion hearings or examining witnesses at trial. Courtesy Copies Courtesy copies are no longer required, unless specifically requested in a particular case. Discovery Motions The court encourages the parties to work out discovery disputes and discourages the filing of discovery motions. In any motion related to a discovery dispute, the movant shall state when and how the movant complied with Local Rule 37.2 . Unless a difficult privilege issue is presented, the court will ordinarily rule from the bench after argument on discovery motions without entertaining briefs. Parties are reminded that there is no "order" in which discovery must occur, and that one party's failure or inability to respond to discovery requests will not excuse any other party's prompt compliance. Parties are advised, further, that the court will not sustain an objection that a particular request is "burdensome" without specifics regarding the effort required to comply with the request, and the number of documents likely to be generated by compliance. Presumption of Public Access to Court Filings Presumption of Public Access to Court Filings The court will not enter protective orders that by their permit the parties to designate material for filing under seal. A party seeking to file any document under seal must show good cause in support of a motion for an order sealing that document. Any such motion shall include a brief description of each document that party seeks to file under seal. The party should be prepared to present copies of each document to the court on the day of hearing. Counsel drafting protective orders are invited to consider adopting language such as this: The parties agree to redact confidential information contained in any materials filed in court and will, if necessary, present unredacted copies of the confidential materials to the assigned judge for in camera review. Source ↗
Motion Practice Until further notice, courtesy copies are no longer required and motions shall not be noticed for presentment. Parties shall propose a briefing schedule on opposed motions by email to the Courtroom Deputy, Christina Presslak. The court will entertain requests for oral argument on contested motions, and will be favorably inclined to hear such arguments by newer lawyers. The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced lawyers to actively participate in the proceedings by presenting argument at motion hearings or examining witnesses at trial. Source ↗
Motion Practice Until further notice, courtesy copies are no longer required and motions shall not be noticed for presentment. Parties shall propose a briefing schedule on opposed motions by email to the Courtroom Deputy, Christina Presslak. The court will entertain requests for oral argument on contested motions, and will be favorably inclined to hear such arguments by newer lawyers. The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced lawyers to actively participate in the proceedings by presenting argument at motion hearings or examining witnesses at trial. Courtesy Copies Courtesy copies are no longer required, unless specifically requested in a particular case. Discovery Motions The court encourages the parties to work out discovery disputes and discourages the filing of discovery motions. In any motion related to a discovery dispute, the movant shall state when and how the movant complied with Local Rule 37.2 . Unless a difficult privilege issue is presented, the court will ordinarily rule from the bench after argument on discovery motions without entertaining briefs. Parties are reminded that there is no "order" in which discovery must occur, and that one party's failure or inability to respond to discovery requests will not excuse any other party's prompt compliance. Parties are advised, further, that the court will not sustain an objection that a particular request is "burdensome" without specifics regarding the effort required to comply with the request, and the number of documents likely to be generated by compliance. Presumption of Public Access to Court Filings Presumption of Public Access to Court Filings The court will not enter protective orders that by their permit the parties to designate material for filing under seal. A party seeking to file any document under seal must show good cause in support of a motion for an order sealing that document. Any such motion shall include a brief description of each document that party seeks to file under seal. The party should be prepared to present copies of each document to the court on the day of hearing. Counsel drafting protective orders are invited to consider adopting language such as this: The parties agree to redact confidential information contained in any materials filed in court and will, if necessary, present unredacted copies of the confidential materials to the assigned judge for in camera review. Settlement Conferences Upon request of all parties, the court will participate in a settlement conference or refer the case to the designated magistrate judge for such a conference. When Judge Pallmeyer conducts a settlement conference, the parties are expected to convene in the courtroom. Individual clients (and principals of institutional clients) are expected to be present in person. Final Pretrial Orders All final pretrial orders are to be filed with the Clerk’s Office with a courtesy copy to the Judge. Source ↗
Motion Practice Until further notice, courtesy copies are no longer required and motions shall not be noticed for presentment. Parties shall propose a briefing schedule on opposed motions by email to the Courtroom Deputy, Christina Presslak. The court will entertain requests for oral argument on contested motions, and will be favorably inclined to hear such arguments by newer lawyers. The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced lawyers to actively participate in the proceedings by presenting argument at motion hearings or examining witnesses at trial. Courtesy Copies Courtesy copies are no longer required, unless specifically requested in a particular case. Discovery Motions The court encourages the parties to work out discovery disputes and discourages the filing of discovery motions. In any motion related to a discovery dispute, the movant shall state when and how the movant complied with Local Rule 37.2 . Unless a difficult privilege issue is presented, the court will ordinarily rule from the bench after argument on discovery motions without entertaining briefs. Parties are reminded that there is no "order" in which discovery must occur, and that one party's failure or inability to respond to discovery requests will not excuse any other party's prompt compliance. Parties are advised, further, that the court will not sustain an objection that a particular request is "burdensome" without specifics regarding the effort required to comply with the request, and the number of documents likely to be generated by compliance. Presumption of Public Access to Court Filings Presumption of Public Access to Court Filings The court will not enter protective orders that by their permit the parties to designate material for filing under seal. A party seeking to file any document under seal must show good cause in support of a motion for an order sealing that document. Any such motion shall include a brief description of each document that party seeks to file under seal. The party should be prepared to present copies of each document to the court on the day of hearing. Counsel drafting protective orders are invited to consider adopting language such as this: The parties agree to redact confidential information contained in any materials filed in court and will, if necessary, present unredacted copies of the confidential materials to the assigned judge for in camera review. Settlement Conferences Upon request of all parties, the court will participate in a settlement conference or refer the case to the designated magistrate judge for such a conference. When Judge Pallmeyer conducts a settlement conference, the parties are expected to convene in the courtroom. Individual clients (and principals of institutional clients) are expected to be present in person. Final Pretrial Orders All final pretrial orders are to be filed with the Clerk’s Office with a courtesy copy to the Judge. Source ↗